Despite what you might have heard recently, Star Wars fans are still some of the best people in the Galaxy. Just recently, Lucasfilm has taken steps to spotlight the best and brightest among us with a new, exciting contest.
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Showing posts with label Fan Art. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Lucasfilm Announces 'Star Wars Fan Awards'
Despite what you might have heard recently, Star Wars fans are still some of the best people in the Galaxy. Just recently, Lucasfilm has taken steps to spotlight the best and brightest among us with a new, exciting contest.
Thursday, October 19, 2017
Fan Artists Collaborate On Amazing 'Star Wars Rebels' Season Four Artwork
The fourth and final season of Star Wars Rebels is upon us! "Heroes Of Mandalore", the hour-long season premiere, aired on Disney XD earlier this week, starting off the final set of episodes that will wrap up the hit animated series' story. In accordance with all the bittersweet excitement surrounding the new episodes, fans of Rebels just did something truly amazing to celebrate the last season.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Video: 'Drawing Every Live Action Star Wars Film Ever'
Fan art has always been a huge part of Star Wars fandom, and talented artist continue to put their talent on display through countless pieces of Star Wars art. James Raiz is one of those artist, and he has made a habit of sharing his breathtaking work with the world through YouTube and social media as "The Box Office Artist".
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
StarWars.com Launches 'Rebels' Fan Art Contest
By: Dominic Jones
While we're still basking in the afterglow of the Star Wars Rebels Summer movie event "The Siege of Lothal," and eagerly awaiting the return of the series this fall, StarWars.com has a fun event for all the fan artists out there. Lucasfilm announced the "Star Wars Rebels Season Two Fan Art Contest" today, encouraging fans to submit their interpretations of the characters from Star Wars Rebels. There will be three winners, one grand prize winner who will receive $200 US at Dark Ink, and two runner up winners who will receive $100 US at Dark Ink each.
The contest runs until August 31st and is open to fans in the US and Canada. Submissions must remain PG and cannot contain anything from outside the Star Wars universe (brands, characters, etc.).
Here is the official description of the contest from StarWars.com,
The Ghost crew. Ahsoka Tano. Darth Vader. Star Wars Rebels has changed a galaxy far, far away forever, and StarWars.com is celebrating the upcoming second season of the hit animated series with a new contest: We want you to channel your inner Sabine and create the best Star Wars Rebels art you can!
In the official Star Wars Rebels Season Two Fan Art Contest, you can creatively express your love of the heroes, villains, and creatures of the show — and enter for the chance to win cool prizes that would make Vizago jealous. Submit your entries from July 1 – August 31, 2015.
We’d wish you luck, but in our experience, there’s no such thing as luck.
In the official Star Wars Rebels Season Two Fan Art Contest, you can creatively express your love of the heroes, villains, and creatures of the show — and enter for the chance to win cool prizes that would make Vizago jealous. Submit your entries from July 1 – August 31, 2015.
We’d wish you luck, but in our experience, there’s no such thing as luck.
Saturday, August 16, 2014
Artist Juan Fernandez Draws Episode VII Stormtrooper
Deviant Artist Juan Fernandez has been inspired with recent leaks depicting a new Episode VII stormtrooper design, and has painted two fantastic pieces of the new armor.
Thank you, Juan, for sending us these great designs! Hopefully there are more to come.
Source: Juan Fernandez
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
May the 4th: Lucasfilm Star Wars Art Show
By: Dominic Jones
Lucasfilm has announced cool plans for an art show happening this weekend in Los Angeles, California. The art show will features artists from across the Disney empire, including Lucasfilm, ILM, Marvel, and Pixar, providing their own unique take on a Stormtrooper helmet. Each artist was provided with a blank helmet (pictured above) and will present their own design on the helmet. The show is presented by Lucasfilm and Neff. Neff CEO Shaun Neff told StarWars.com,
"As a lifelong Star Wars fan, it's been a dream of mine to
collaborate with Lucasfilm. Teaming up with some of the most prominent street artists from around
the world, we are thrilled to work alongside The Walt Disney Company --
to reimagine such an iconic piece of cinematic history as the
Stormtrooper."
The show takes place at the Robert Vargas Gallery, located at 620 Main Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013. The show runs from May 2nd - 4th and hours are:
Friday, May 2: 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 3: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 4: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 3: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 4: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
If you're in the LA area be sure to check this out! (And if you happen to take some pictures, feel free to share them with us on Facebook!)
You can follow Dominic on Twitter: @DominicJ25
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Fan Art: Erik Stitt's Episode VII Poster
Check out fan artist Erik Stitt's awesome concept poster for the upcoming Star Wars Episode VII, aptly titled: Star Wars Episode VII
Details:
Star Wars Episode VII (titled)
Acrylic Paint and Colored Pencil on
20 X 30 Gessoed Board
Copyright 2014 Erik Stitt
Check out more Erik's art on his webiste: http://erikstittart.blogspot.com/
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Star Wars Episode VII (titled)
Acrylic Paint and Colored Pencil on
20 X 30 Gessoed Board
Copyright 2014 Erik Stitt
Check out more Erik's art on his webiste: http://erikstittart.blogspot.com/
Monday, April 29, 2013
May the 4th: A SAGA IN THE STARS: A Tribute to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Fans in the LA area are encouraged to check out this awesome event celebrating May the 4th. The event will feature over 60 artists displaying their art as well as fun events like a costume contest and a live lightsaber duel! For more info check out the press release below:
A SAGA IN THE STARS: A Tribute to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE • SELECT PREVIEW BELOW • over 60 artists •
don't miss event
MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU!
The Force is strong with Nucleus in LA as the gallery presents one of its biggest tribute exhibitions yet in honor of the Star Wars franchise. Welcoming a diverse group of international talent celebrating their favorite Star Wars characters and moments, join the gallery as it transforms into a galaxy far, far away with a collection of original works inspired by this saga in the stars. Learn more
OVER 60 ARTISTSSHAG • Ana Bagayan • Nimit Malavia • TADO
Allen Williams • Justin Gerard • Ralph Mcquarrie & many more
SELECT PREVIEW
OPENING RECEPTION
Join us Saturday, May 4, 7:00PM-11:00PM
$5 Admission, Open to Public, All-Ages ,No RSVP
FREE Admission for those in Star Wars-themed costume
OPENING RECEPTION HIGHLIGHTS
- Live Lightsaber Duel
- Costume Contest
- Artists in Attendance
- Live Dj
- Star Wars-themed refreshments
- & More to be announced
Prior to the opening reception, collectors and non-local fans can sign up here to view the featured works in an online gallery. The online gallery will be made public at midnight May 4th here. The exhibit will be on display at Gallery Nucleus through May 26, 2013.
VENUE ADDRESS:
Nucleus
210 E Main St
Alhambra, CA 91801
626-458-7482
(15 mins outside of downtown LA)
FOR ADDITIONAL INFO PLEASE EMAIL US
Images by John Malloy, Caitlin Hackett, Jeremy Wilson, Mattias Adolfsson, Chris B Murray, SHAG, Cynthia Sheppard
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Star Wars Celebration Europe II Artists Announced
By: Dominic Jones
A staple of any Star Wars Celebration (or any convention in general) is the fantastic art show that displays the top talents from the world of licensed Star Wars artists. And Star Wars Celebration Europe II will be no exception. The official Star Wars Celebration website announced the artists who made the cut and will have their work on display at Celebration and will be selling exclusive art prints. The artists are:
- Steve Anderson
- Drew Baker
- Paul Ballard
- Spencer Brinkerhoff III
- Matt Busch
- Lin Zy Busch
- Richard Chasemore
- Joe Corroney
- Doug Cowan
- Hugh Fleming
- Hans Jenssen
- Ken Lashley
- Erik Maell
- Jason Palmer
- Brian Rood
- Tsuneo Sanda
- Joshua Smith (Hydro74)
- Shea Standefer
- JAKe (Jake Steel)
- Chris Trevas
- Malcolm Tween
- Jerry VanderStelt
- Christian Waggoner
Congrats to all the artists on the list and we can't wait to see what you'll have in store for us this July.
Star Wars Celebration Europe II takes place from July 26th-28th at the Messe Essen in Essen, Germany. Buy your tickets here.
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Chalk Artist Eric Maruscak Coming To Celebration VI
Eric Maruscak, a chalk artist renowned for his work work at many different events will be at the Orange county convention center this this Summer, hard at work on another amazing chalk drawing during Celebration VI. He will begin creating his masterpiece on Thursday, August 23rd in the Celebration experience exhibit hall and continue through Sunday afternoon. CVI attendees will be able to view his progress throughout the four day period. Star Wars fans may remember Eric from Celebration V where he created a fourteen foot tall and nine foot wide mural that revealed Savage Opress for the first time. Could we anticipate another character revealed through his art work this year? Time will tell.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Fan-Art: Katie Cook and Grant Gould
Fanart, like fanfiction, is a broad and often intimidating realm for one to navigate. The Star Wars fandom has so much fantastic artwork for it out there, it's almost hard to grasp. Today I'll show you two fantastic and quite famous fan-artists, whose art in general and for Star Wars in particular is becoming more well known across our galaxy.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The SWU Podcast Episode 12 | 11/29/2011
In this episode, Star Wars fan artist Chase joins hosts Chris and Jordan in a discussion about the Clone Wars episode Kidnapped. Chase talks about his Star Wars collection and art and the hosts read this week's news headlines and announce the winner of the SWU Facebook page logo contest.
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