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Robert-Shane — Darth Vader - seeing red

Published: 2010-11-10 22:29:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 26500; Favourites: 483; Downloads: 2707
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Description There are lots of pictures of Darth Vader around. But I don't think many of them make the most of the character and end up with him looking like he's just standing waiting for a bus. So I wanted to draw him in an original, almost comic-book style - and try to make him look really evil and menacing.

This is a completely original piece drawn in Photoshop with a Wacom tablet.

Hope you like!
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Comments: 93

Robert-Shane In reply to ??? [2010-11-15 14:58:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for looking!

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tpexr [2010-11-12 08:31:47 +0000 UTC]

epic!

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Robert-Shane In reply to tpexr [2010-11-12 21:50:24 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Ninja!

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graphite220 [2010-11-11 23:26:11 +0000 UTC]

this!!!

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Robert-Shane In reply to graphite220 [2010-11-12 21:49:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Dee. You have a great talent yourself - in particular your Sade picture is perfect!

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graphite220 In reply to Robert-Shane [2010-11-13 00:42:00 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome...and thank YOU...much appreciated!!!

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gaucelm [2010-11-11 23:00:33 +0000 UTC]

"Standing waiting for a bus"... HAHAHAHA!!!! This is so funny!

Now he reminds me of when he was in that Duracell bunny commercial.

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Robert-Shane In reply to gaucelm [2010-11-12 21:46:44 +0000 UTC]

merci!

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Raphaero In reply to ??? [2010-11-11 21:12:13 +0000 UTC]

I love the effect and the lighting. Details are great too. In my mind, the "mouth" (lower part of the face) is too low.

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Robert-Shane In reply to Raphaero [2010-11-11 22:03:11 +0000 UTC]

The 'mouth' grill on Darth Vader's mask actually projects out quite a bit - Ralph McQuarrie's design influence was a dog's snout. So when viewed slightly angled downwards - like how I've drawn it - I think the perspective would make it appear lower than if viewed straight on.
Thank you for the thoughtful comment though - I appreciate you taking the time to look at my picture.

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Raphaero In reply to Robert-Shane [2010-11-12 13:37:02 +0000 UTC]

I understand perfectly what you said. But however, it appeared strange to me, the first time I saw it.

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bogmonster [2010-11-11 20:11:23 +0000 UTC]

VADER: Where the hell is that bus?!!!!

seriously, though. great job and accurate observation about most vader pics.

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Robert-Shane In reply to bogmonster [2010-11-11 20:20:55 +0000 UTC]

Haha! glad it's not just me on that then!

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Ruihq In reply to ??? [2010-11-11 18:42:20 +0000 UTC]

really nice man!

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Robert-Shane In reply to Ruihq [2010-11-11 19:59:17 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. Glad you like it!

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Ruihq In reply to Robert-Shane [2010-11-11 23:19:46 +0000 UTC]

you'r welcome budy!

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DarthWill3 In reply to ??? [2010-11-11 15:51:48 +0000 UTC]

All hail Lord Vader!

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Robert-Shane In reply to DarthWill3 [2010-11-11 19:56:00 +0000 UTC]

Indeed! They don't come any meaner.

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TheZoxe In reply to ??? [2010-11-11 14:20:56 +0000 UTC]

Impressive!!! Good colours !!!

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Robert-Shane In reply to TheZoxe [2010-11-11 19:54:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Luca!

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quartervirus-archive In reply to ??? [2010-11-11 05:26:14 +0000 UTC]

You definitely got the evil and menacing down pat. Love it!

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Robert-Shane In reply to quartervirus-archive [2010-11-11 19:51:34 +0000 UTC]

Evil and menacing is what Darth Vader does best!
Really impressive gallery btw - extremely well put together

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quartervirus-archive In reply to Robert-Shane [2010-11-12 01:25:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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kamkam2828 In reply to ??? [2010-11-11 03:58:17 +0000 UTC]

wow, this is really good! I don't see how this is not like getting a gazillion favs!

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Robert-Shane In reply to kamkam2828 [2010-11-11 19:46:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Kamkam. I like it and so do a bunch of people here - so I'm happy. And a quantity vote isn't necessarily a quality vote!

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IntoTheCaramelFrappe In reply to ??? [2010-11-11 03:06:22 +0000 UTC]

Every well drawn, I admire such talent you've expressed into this!! Absolutely wonderful texture along with fine toning, the image clear to see with well-shaded outlines. The creativity is great as intended, and I am impressed with this!! Well done, 10/10 of course!!

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Robert-Shane In reply to IntoTheCaramelFrappe [2010-11-11 19:42:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! but... only 10/10 ?
I was hoping for 11/10 !

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IntoTheCaramelFrappe In reply to Robert-Shane [2010-11-11 20:33:42 +0000 UTC]

No Problem, it seriously was worth going over your art!! I really admire it and hope you continue to make submissions because yours is worth seeing ^_^

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Robert-Shane In reply to IntoTheCaramelFrappe [2010-11-11 22:03:56 +0000 UTC]

Very kind. Thanks again!

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StingRoll [2010-11-11 01:55:24 +0000 UTC]

Awesome... just awesome.
Love what you have done with Vader here and the red lighting just makes him look all the more evil.

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Robert-Shane In reply to StingRoll [2010-11-11 19:37:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Simon. I thought the red lighting would help set this off. I'm a big fan of the red/black/white combo - except, of course, in a World War 2 context!

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StingRoll In reply to Robert-Shane [2010-11-12 01:24:08 +0000 UTC]

I concur, it works very nicely.

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brunomazzini In reply to ??? [2010-11-11 01:55:22 +0000 UTC]

OUTSTANDING!

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Robert-Shane In reply to brunomazzini [2010-11-11 19:31:45 +0000 UTC]

Thanks man. I remember seeing your At-At picture from a few days ago - great work!

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brunomazzini In reply to Robert-Shane [2010-11-11 20:37:37 +0000 UTC]

thank you sir!

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Robert-Shane In reply to brunomazzini [2010-11-11 22:05:17 +0000 UTC]

No problem - that picture is very effective and stuck in my head (I also remembered seeing your version of the cover for John Byrne's Superman #1!)

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brunomazzini In reply to Robert-Shane [2010-11-12 15:19:13 +0000 UTC]

thanks!!

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franklando In reply to ??? [2010-11-11 01:23:09 +0000 UTC]

Impressive. Most Impressive.

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Robert-Shane In reply to franklando [2010-11-11 19:29:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. Almost as impressive as the amount of Lego stormtroopers you have!

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franklando In reply to Robert-Shane [2010-11-12 01:01:26 +0000 UTC]

Haha, thanks dude! And you're very welcome!

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KR-Whalen [2010-11-10 23:48:29 +0000 UTC]

Nice work.
Love the lighting.

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Robert-Shane In reply to KR-Whalen [2010-11-11 19:27:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the compliment. The lighting is everything in this piece - so I'm glad I got it right. Congrats on an amazing gallery btw!

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