We let visionary digital artist Android Jones (Andrew to his mum) lead the way this issue, giving him charge of the ImagineFX cover, whilst inside he explains his new rules of digital art - an inside peek at Android’s unique approach to his singular art. As we're announcing the second year of ImagineFX's Rising Stars competition, it seems a perfect time to offer you top tips from the professionals on how to perfect your portfolio. Theories abound in James Gurney's detailed yet approachable workshop about choosing the right reference for your painting, whilst we welcome back Marta Dahlig with her tutorial on painting a female character that's anchored in realism.
