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Published: 2012-08-23 13:57:59 +0000 UTC; Views: 77914; Favourites: 2071; Downloads: 14616
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I'm not the first to think up the idea of mashing Star Wars and Aliens together - but the two go together so well I had to draw another crossover. (My other piece features Darth Maul.)For this one - I thought up the idea of Darth Vader going to check out some unusual liferform readings in his Star Destroyer's cargo hold... and finding an Alien queen.
The title for this has a double meaning. First because I think the two characters would be fairly evenly matched in a fight. Second - because of the parallels between the character design - both are shiny black evil monsters. So I've emphasised this in the composition and lighting. I also picked up on a few helpful comments about the 'gritty' feel of my last piece - so I kept a limited colour palette for this one too.
I've drawn Darth Vader attempting to use his 'force choke' on the Alien queen (would that work?). I did this intentionally because it's an ambiguous pose. I wanted him to look like he might even be reaching out to the Alien - perhaps sensing a kindred spirit. I thought that added something to this as a piece of 'art' that would be lost if this was just another battle scene.
This is an original depiction of George Lucas's and HR Giger's characters. My initial sketch for this was drawn on a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 using the bundled Photoshop Touch. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the digitizer pen is - and the fact that you can export PSD files to complete your work is great too. I finished the piece in Photoshop using a Wacom pad. I used Google Sketchup to build a 3D wireframe for the background which I then imported to Photoshop to colour.
I'm really, really pleased with this. Hope you like it too!
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wont he be able to just force crush em' or slice it in half?
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He could try... but the Alien Queens are strong, fast and have a lot of nasty weapons (double mouth, claws, tail, acid blood) - so it wouldn't be an easy win!
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Vader: "Now, I'll show you my freaking Force. No wait, it doesn't affect this thing. OH S***"
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What a impressive and beautiful piece of art.
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Thank you very much - very kind of you to say so
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As cool as this is... the Alien Queen really isn't evil. Think of her like a wild bear in a forest and you walk into her territory. Her aliens are like the raccoons and opossums and boars that can be found there.
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I like that analogy... although I think there is something more menacing about the Alien species because they have an unfortunate tendency to obliterate anything they come into contact with!
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Hi my friend, long time I've not been around to see your amazing posts and here I come back to see this marvelous painting. I have to congratulate you for you have done an incredibly great job once again. The mood is perfect, and the pose of the characters suggests the moment before the storm. I definetely love that; Keep it up Rhyme
"Why do we fall ?"
"So we can learn to pick ourselves up."
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And very nice to see you back Igor. I had been wondering where you were! I'm glad you were pleased to find this on your return!
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Man everything you do only inspires me that much more!
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I've been thinking on this - and I reckon I get as much inspiration out of you as you do from me! After all - I guess we're both here because we want to share our art, and appreciate the art of others. And I always get a sense of enthusiasm and drive from you which is definitely inspirational!
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Darth Vader Vs. The Alien Queen (Part One) Written By Mike Rivera
Vader admired the silence for the moment. Staring throughout the windows of the Executor; the galactic stars twinkled without saying a single word.
In space, no one can hear you scream.
It was a terrifying thought; lingering within his black helmet. But one he could come to respect. A catchphrase interrupted.
βLord Vader,β said Admiral Piett arriving with haste, βThe specimen has escaped.β
βWhat do you mean, escaped?β asked the sith lord, as he turned.
βThe Xenomorph specimen number 1138 has accidentally broken free from the laboratory.β Admiral Piett said, sweat dropped from his face.
βAre there any casualties?β
βItβs possible my lord, we have lost several signal communications from a few men.β
βWhy hasnβt Decontamination Alarms gone off?β Vader asked, as he made his way off the bridge.
βSeveral Storm troopers are investigating as we speak. Shall I send a transmission to the Emperor my lord?β
βNo-leave that to me. I shall deal with this, myself.β Vader turned the corner, his black cape of death followed behind him.
More than ever, Adimral Piett understood the definition of fear.
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Thanks very much!
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Darth Vader Vs. The Alien Queen (Part One) Written By Mike Rivera
Vader admired the silence for the moment. Staring throughout the windows of the Executor; the galactic stars twinkled without saying a single word.
In space, no one can hear you scream.
It was a terrifying thought; lingering within his black helmet. But one he could come to respect. A catchphrase interrupted.
βLord Vader,β said Admiral Piett arriving with haste, βThe specimen has escaped.β
βWhat do you mean, escaped?β asked the sith lord, as he turned.
βThe Xenomorph specimen number 1138 has accidentally broken free from the laboratory.β Admiral Piett said, sweat dropped from his face.
βAre there any casualties?β
βItβs possible my lord, we have lost several signal communications from a few men.β
βWhy hasnβt Decontamination Alarms gone off?β Vader asked, as he made his way off the bridge.
βSeveral Storm troopers are investigating as we speak. Shall I send a transmission to the Emperor my lord?β
βNo-leave that to me. I shall deal with this, myself.β Vader turned the corner, his black cape of death followed behind him.
More than ever, Adimral Piett understood the definition of fear.
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Fantastic work! Very imaginative and evocative writing. I especially like the way you included some 'in' gags - like the reference to specimen "1138" and using recognizable phrases like "leave that to me...".
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Darth Vader Vs. The Alien Queen (Part Two) Written By Mike Rivera
Two Storm troopers slowly patrolled the halls of the Imperial Laboratory. Even from behind their helmets, their visions were blinded by the infested corridors with heavy mist. Their blasters, ahead of them, ready to fire at anything that moved. Emergency lights of red decorated the interior.
βBlast! Iβm still not getting a signal from the others.β said second Storm trooper.
βYou think itβs really true what they say-about the lower levels of the Executor?β
βYou mean the experiments in the laboratory? The Monsters? My Mommy told me thereβs no such thing as monsters.β
βStay frosty trooper, Iβm serious.β
βWait!β shouted the third trooper, βOver here look!β
A Storm trooper lay helplessly on his back, his gun dropped to the side, his helmet melted away.
βWhatβs that clinging on his face?β
βNot too sure,β said the Storm trooper, kneeling down for a close examination, βIt Looks like some kind of corellian-spider.β
βImpossible, thereβs no such thing,β said the Storm trooper, βWe better call for back up. I have a bad feeling about this.β
βI think this trooperβs still alive.β
βWe need to keep moving.β
Something loomed over from the ceiling. A slushing crack penetrated through the Storm troopers chest plate. Blood gushed from the trooper flesh; a pointed long spear sent bones and armor to pop.
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Darth Vader Vs. The Alien Queen (Part Three) Written By Mike Rivera
Mechanisms breathed from Darth Vaderβs mask; through the sliders doors of the laboratory; his mind felt a tremor in the force. Corpses of fallen Storm troopers dedicated soldiers of the galactic empire were all dead. Yet Vader sensed life lurking within the lower levels of the Executor.
He ignited his sith blade; the lighter saber shouted a threatening beam of red.
From under the sith lordβs heels, he crushed the dead remains of the crab looking-parasitoids that stood in his way. Paintings of blood illustrated against the confided walls. He went further on. Suddenly, the flashing red lights of the laboratory, lit back to normal. The mist still voyaged in the air. He was getting closer to his prey. In the past, he often wondered why the Emperor needed such creatures to aid his master in their quest of galactic order.
Transparent slime dripped on to the side of the sith lords shoulder armor.
The Queen is here.
A warning hiss, two enormous black legs, made the Xenomorph Queen stand approximately twenty feet tall at the hip. Her four twin sets of arms, stretched outward.
Vader took a step back, his light saber to his side. He concentrated with the dark side of the force to enable himself to communicate through Beast Language. He lifted his arm, his fingers struggling to grasp the Alienβs emotions.
For a moment, the Queen froze. Her face fixed on Vader; until suddenly, the creature was resistant to the sith lordβs power.Vader needed another plan.
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I love the thought you put into this.
Now, I must admit, I am not a Star Wars fan, but in all honesty, lightsabers would be the ultimate weapon against the aliens.
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Thanks. I'm just glad people have been prepared to give the image a look and let their own imaginations do the work about what's happening and what might happen next. For that reason - this might be the most 'artistic' piece of art I've ever done!
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Trying to strangle a xeno is like trying to crush a steel pipe...with floss.
Really do love the ambiguity of this piece; it adds a nice and refreshing depth to it.
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Thanks very much. Trying to do 'ambiguous' is risky - cos you're relying on the viewer to give the image some time and thought - but it seems to have worked with this one judging by the different interpretations people have given it.
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HO yeah! Ho yeah! HO YEAAAAAH!!! 8D
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I dont think this is a far figth just see the pose vader is already killing the queen and the match didnt even start xD
So you are the artist behind the moul art hum?
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I don't actually think this is a fight. I think they both recognize that they're both alike and would probably team up to take on the rebels!
And yep I did the Maul vs Aliens piece. Hope you like that one too.
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YEA!! show him the power of the dark side!!!!!!
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Awesome! Added to favourites!
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Cool! Thanks for support
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BADASS! This is one hell of a pic, awesome work!
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Welcome and keep up the great work!
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Check his galley for any other pieces he might have tooken. Am I saying that right? Tooken, Taken?
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Thanks again. I looked - and no other pieces by me - but lots of other stuff that I doubt the creators know about
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You did contact dA's profile, right?
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Yeah - but still waiting. I guess they must be busy. Will try again!
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K just checking, was about to do the same thing, but for his page. People REALLY need to credit other artists if they show their work on their page.
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You're absolutely right. I'm always pleased if someone likes my work and I've no problem with them sharing it - but only if they credit me. Otherwise it doesn't help me and it's basically just stealing. I think some people don't realise that these images don't just 'appear' - they take a lot of hard work - so it's really upsetting if someone just takes it. I'm so glad there are people like you on here!
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