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Description When I were a wee nipper I went to see Star Wars at the cinema ( yeah I am that old ) and, as with most people of my generation who first saw it, I was hooked ( although I am not an expert in the wider universe of SW... stopped with Return Of The Jedi with me really) The earliest I can remember drawing anything was drawing scenes from Star Wars, and in particular Darth Vader and his Tie Fighter. I know I am not alone in saying this, but I would credit Star Wars as being the reason I got into drawing. So this is a dedication to good old Darth

WIP - [link]
Closer Helmet WIP - [link]
TIE Fighter Pilot - [link]
Boba Fett - [link]
Stormtrooper - [link]
Scout Trooper - [link]
Ensemble - [link]


Photoshop CS2
Wacom I 2

Thanks for looking

* I may try and do a tutorial on how to get that reflective smooth surface of the helmet at some point, as it is easier than it looks and can look really effective.

*added the codpiece. I intentionally left it out originally but it only served to make that belt look too high.

Sorry, watermark added due to art theft and prints being sold on ebay. I will try and get around to adding my own.

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Comments: 493

christhedragon In reply to ??? [2010-11-14 12:46:48 +0000 UTC]

Looks great! Very nicely done!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to christhedragon [2010-11-14 18:30:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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D4RKST0RM99 In reply to ??? [2010-11-11 23:07:56 +0000 UTC]

WOAH!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to D4RKST0RM99 [2010-11-12 15:39:20 +0000 UTC]

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Zephyr-Love In reply to ??? [2010-11-11 21:38:21 +0000 UTC]

Smashing! I thought this was a photo at first!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Zephyr-Love [2010-11-11 21:45:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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curlyhair In reply to ??? [2010-11-10 10:14:12 +0000 UTC]

It looks almost 3d. Very realistic. Great job on this one

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AndyFairhurst In reply to curlyhair [2010-11-10 18:09:05 +0000 UTC]

thank you very much Nadia!

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The-Purring-Teapot In reply to ??? [2010-11-08 14:44:07 +0000 UTC]

EPIC
just EPIC

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AndyFairhurst In reply to The-Purring-Teapot [2010-11-08 15:52:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Niju

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The-Purring-Teapot In reply to AndyFairhurst [2010-11-08 16:09:20 +0000 UTC]

youΒ΄re most welcome!

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Rita-Ria In reply to ??? [2010-11-08 11:15:46 +0000 UTC]

brilliant artwork

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Rita-Ria [2010-11-08 15:52:32 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Rita

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Rita-Ria In reply to AndyFairhurst [2010-11-09 08:18:33 +0000 UTC]

very welcome - waiting for your BD - to send you some wishes

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Rita-Ria [2010-11-09 10:53:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Rita As for BD...I would rather forget! Getting old now lol

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Rita-Ria In reply to AndyFairhurst [2010-11-09 14:28:02 +0000 UTC]

HA HA HA - but see, there is only ONE way NOT to get old...
so, getting older has it's advantage, too!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Rita-Ria [2010-11-09 15:01:27 +0000 UTC]

very true!!!

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Rita-Ria In reply to AndyFairhurst [2010-11-09 15:15:22 +0000 UTC]

yeah

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pricey9000 In reply to ??? [2010-11-08 09:44:55 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful keep up the good work

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AndyFairhurst In reply to pricey9000 [2010-11-08 10:32:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Pricey

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XiaoDiamaoh In reply to ??? [2010-11-07 13:20:33 +0000 UTC]

One of the greatest Movie Villians of all time! PERIOD!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to XiaoDiamaoh [2010-11-07 13:28:09 +0000 UTC]

Agreed!

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alcuin18 In reply to ??? [2010-11-07 07:51:59 +0000 UTC]

Wow. This is probably the best Vader image I've seen on here. Deeply emotional and thoughtful, great detail, and the background is so appropriate for him. Great job.

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AndyFairhurst In reply to alcuin18 [2010-11-07 12:38:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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alcuin18 In reply to AndyFairhurst [2010-11-08 09:32:23 +0000 UTC]

Welcome.

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Ana-Shadow-Wolf In reply to ??? [2010-11-07 04:04:18 +0000 UTC]

Looks amazing! Very well done, I really loved this!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Ana-Shadow-Wolf [2010-11-07 12:42:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Wolf

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wallace In reply to ??? [2010-11-07 03:49:58 +0000 UTC]

thats a stunning painting..the lighting and material reflections are gorgeous

Would have liked to see a hint of his hands...ready to grab the good ol'lightsaber

Keep em up Andydude!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to wallace [2010-11-07 12:43:32 +0000 UTC]

Vincentdudemyman! I was actually thinking about your latex ladies whilst painting that helmet believe it or not! I left the hands out on purpose because I am incredibly lazy and any excuse to not do hands

Cheers mate

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Designed-One In reply to ??? [2010-11-07 00:07:10 +0000 UTC]

its very good work

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Designed-One [2010-11-07 12:43:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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DarthWill3 In reply to ??? [2010-11-06 20:52:31 +0000 UTC]

He's never been better!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to DarthWill3 [2010-11-06 22:36:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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DarthWill3 In reply to AndyFairhurst [2010-11-06 22:47:01 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Zozanne In reply to ??? [2010-11-06 20:24:14 +0000 UTC]

That's amazing Γ–

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Zozanne [2010-11-06 22:36:48 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks

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Dante-Picasso In reply to ??? [2010-11-06 19:18:15 +0000 UTC]

My new wallpaper. Epic!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Dante-Picasso [2010-11-06 22:36:26 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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bakatron In reply to ??? [2010-11-06 12:48:24 +0000 UTC]

sweet mother of god

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AndyFairhurst In reply to bakatron [2010-11-06 14:12:57 +0000 UTC]

Sour father of Luke

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Snigom In reply to ??? [2010-11-06 03:51:30 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant work that is. I can actually see the sadness and remorse. freakin' awesome!!!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Snigom [2010-11-06 11:56:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks my man Appreciated

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miskis In reply to ??? [2010-11-06 02:47:41 +0000 UTC]

the dark side has cookies!!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to miskis [2010-11-06 11:56:47 +0000 UTC]

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Siberian-Giant In reply to ??? [2010-11-06 01:30:00 +0000 UTC]

I love the reflection details on his helmet. Awesome work!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Siberian-Giant [2010-11-06 11:56:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you S-G

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Handie In reply to ??? [2010-11-06 01:12:48 +0000 UTC]

wow - between my two sons, I think I've seen the whole Star Wars series front to back and back to front about 100 times! It's pretty amazing, when you consider that those movies are from when we were kids...... (ahem...... yeah, that was a LOOOOONG time ago) and yet the special effects and the amazing story will still hold the imagination of children today.

There aren't very many things that stand the test of time like that.

Awesome painting. I'm looking forward to that glossy tutorial - you are SO good at it!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Handie [2010-11-06 11:57:29 +0000 UTC]

Totally agree with you there. And thanks very much

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Mongoose9634 In reply to ??? [2010-11-06 00:49:34 +0000 UTC]

woah sick work ! great to see some posts

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Mongoose9634 [2010-11-06 11:57:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Mongoose

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