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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

AndyFairhurst In reply to ??? [2010-11-05 13:22:34 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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nerdsman567 In reply to ??? [2010-11-05 01:00:16 +0000 UTC]

MOST. EPIC. DARTH. VADER. PIC. EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The FORCE is with you, my friend!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to nerdsman567 [2010-11-05 13:22:43 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks indeed

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speedy-brady In reply to ??? [2010-11-05 00:59:44 +0000 UTC]

I can hear the awesome music in my head looking at this.
Good work!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to speedy-brady [2010-11-05 13:22:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much speedy

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McLovin-Irish In reply to ??? [2010-11-05 00:59:32 +0000 UTC]

Simply awesome, outstanding job. The effects of the different textures are brilliant.

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AndyFairhurst In reply to McLovin-Irish [2010-11-05 13:23:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much indeed

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McLovin-Irish In reply to AndyFairhurst [2010-11-05 23:43:59 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome. I love it

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idaniphotography In reply to ??? [2010-11-05 00:56:52 +0000 UTC]

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AndyFairhurst In reply to idaniphotography [2010-11-05 13:23:20 +0000 UTC]

Bless you

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projectvxn In reply to ??? [2010-11-05 00:56:12 +0000 UTC]

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AndyFairhurst In reply to projectvxn [2010-11-05 13:25:05 +0000 UTC]

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itseebitsee In reply to ??? [2010-11-05 00:51:41 +0000 UTC]

I'd be ever so grateful for the reflection tutorial! I had to look twice because I thought this was a screenshot!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to itseebitsee [2010-11-05 13:25:57 +0000 UTC]

I will set about 'trying' to do one next week Never done a tutorial before really. Thanks for looking

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itseebitsee In reply to AndyFairhurst [2010-11-05 15:05:50 +0000 UTC]

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FeuerKnight In reply to ??? [2010-11-05 00:43:42 +0000 UTC]

ZOMFG IS DARTH VADER!!!! THE TRUE MASTER OF THE DARK SIDE OH AWESOME ARTIST WHO MADE THIS PIC I SALUTE YOU!!!!!!!!
AMAZING EPIC ART!!!!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to FeuerKnight [2010-11-05 13:26:06 +0000 UTC]

haha thank you very much

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FeuerKnight In reply to AndyFairhurst [2010-11-05 21:00:30 +0000 UTC]

OO (dies due to Vader's awesomess)

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MelissaGambino In reply to ??? [2010-11-05 00:39:28 +0000 UTC]

^-^

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AndyFairhurst In reply to MelissaGambino [2010-11-05 13:26:11 +0000 UTC]

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SimonWeaner In reply to ??? [2010-11-05 00:35:16 +0000 UTC]

oh man, this is awesome even gave me shivers as I saw the helmet! Great work!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to SimonWeaner [2010-11-05 13:26:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Glad you like

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fishtankbabe In reply to ??? [2010-11-05 00:25:27 +0000 UTC]

The reflections on the helmet are amazing

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AndyFairhurst In reply to fishtankbabe [2010-11-05 13:26:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks very much!

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kecharagrl In reply to ??? [2010-11-05 00:22:22 +0000 UTC]

I'm "that Old" too. very well done.

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AndyFairhurst In reply to kecharagrl [2010-11-05 13:26:41 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for looking

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Holy-Pirate In reply to ??? [2010-11-05 00:14:36 +0000 UTC]

Long live the Empire

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Holy-Pirate [2010-11-05 13:27:10 +0000 UTC]

Empire rules! Thank you

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i8ny In reply to ??? [2010-11-05 00:08:42 +0000 UTC]

I Love it!!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to i8ny [2010-11-05 13:27:21 +0000 UTC]

Oh good thanks

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Soul-Daemon In reply to ??? [2010-11-04 23:48:09 +0000 UTC]

'I find your lack of faith disturbing...'

the cloak looks perfect in this! love all the little details on the retro armour

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Soul-Daemon [2010-11-05 13:27:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I added a bit more to it

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Soul-Daemon In reply to AndyFairhurst [2010-11-06 07:05:23 +0000 UTC]

looks cool i cant wait to play force unleashed2

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Soul-Daemon [2010-11-06 11:57:44 +0000 UTC]

Me too! Loved the first one but felt it was too short

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Soul-Daemon In reply to AndyFairhurst [2010-11-09 20:30:40 +0000 UTC]

Most games seem to be too short these days

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AndyFairhurst In reply to Soul-Daemon [2010-11-09 20:44:46 +0000 UTC]

yes they do. I think the money they cost I expect them to last forever

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pariahdecss In reply to ??? [2010-11-04 23:43:15 +0000 UTC]

amazing amazing work - well done

the force is strong in this one

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AndyFairhurst In reply to pariahdecss [2010-11-05 13:27:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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rodriguis In reply to ??? [2010-11-04 23:29:06 +0000 UTC]

Oh my...its impressive! I liked the light effects on his helmet.

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AndyFairhurst In reply to rodriguis [2010-11-05 13:27:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Tony

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krayzpaki In reply to ??? [2010-11-04 23:24:30 +0000 UTC]

really really nice. i like how it shows him as powerful, but vulnerable\alone as well. Just this powerful being that succumbed to trickery and lost it.

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AndyFairhurst In reply to krayzpaki [2010-11-05 13:28:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you and very well put

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rickinator In reply to ??? [2010-11-04 23:17:53 +0000 UTC]

This looks amazing!!!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to rickinator [2010-11-05 13:28:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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rickinator In reply to AndyFairhurst [2010-11-05 13:47:46 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure.

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goRillA-iNK In reply to ??? [2010-11-04 23:16:15 +0000 UTC]

Impressive, most impressive.
You're training is now complete.


I friggin love it. YEAH!!!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to goRillA-iNK [2010-11-05 13:24:02 +0000 UTC]

lol thank you

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goRillA-iNK In reply to AndyFairhurst [2010-11-06 23:01:21 +0000 UTC]

You're Welcome!!!

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blackstrike In reply to ??? [2010-11-04 23:10:28 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work! So much detail! And even with mask and helmet you managed to portray emotions - that is truly masterful feat!

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AndyFairhurst In reply to blackstrike [2010-11-05 13:23:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much indeed

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