David Bigler » Illustration http://www.davidbigler.com Web Designer and Artist Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:37:02 +0000 en hourly 1 Final Empire at 30 Daily Drawing, May 31, 2010: In Search of Han http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/final-empire-at-30-daily-drawing-may-31-2010-in-search-of-han/ http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/final-empire-at-30-daily-drawing-may-31-2010-in-search-of-han/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 20:34:16 +0000 David Bigler http://www.davidbigler.com/?p=955 Continue reading →]]> It’s hard to believe I’ve already spent an entire month doing one drawing a day from The Empire Strikes Back! Today is the last day of the month, and all of the Star Wars films have been released over Memorial Day weekend. So today I’ve drawn the final shot from the film: Luke and Leia watching Lando and Chewie blast off in the Millennium Falcon to plan Han’s rescue.

It’s been quite a ride, and I hope you’ve enjoyed my month-long celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back!

Drawing of Luke and Leia at the end of The Empire Strikes Back

Drawing of Luke and Leia at the end of The Empire Strikes Back

The Empire Strikes Back, the second Star Wars film (and greatest film of all time) turned 30 on May 21st, 2010. I’m doing one drawing a day throughout May, 2010!

]]> http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/final-empire-at-30-daily-drawing-may-31-2010-in-search-of-han/feed/ 3 Empire at 30 Daily Drawings May 30: Obi-Wan never told you what happend to your father… http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-30-empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-30-obi-wan-never-told-you-what-happend-to-your-father/ http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-30-empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-30-obi-wan-never-told-you-what-happend-to-your-father/#comments Mon, 31 May 2010 04:49:22 +0000 David Bigler http://www.davidbigler.com/?p=951 Continue reading →]]> Well, I’ve made it to the next-to-last day of daily drawings from The Empire Strikes Back. So I thought this was a pretty appropriate choice for today: The end of Luke and Vader’s battle.

Drawing of Vader telling Luke a dark secret

Obi-Wan never told you what happened to your father.

The Empire Strikes Back, the second Star Wars film (and greatest film of all time) turned 30 on May 21st, 2010. I’m doing one drawing a day throughout May, 2010!

]]> http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-30-empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-30-obi-wan-never-told-you-what-happend-to-your-father/feed/ 0 Empire at 30 Daily Drawings May 29: But you are not a Jedi yet. http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-29-but-you-are-not-a-jedi-yet/ http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-29-but-you-are-not-a-jedi-yet/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 04:18:49 +0000 David Bigler http://www.davidbigler.com/?p=948 Continue reading →]]> As we quickly head towards the ending of The Empire Strikes Back, I decided to take a moment to capture the first clash of lightsabers between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. Painted in Photoshop CS5.

Drawing of Luke and Vader's epic lightsaber battle

The Force is with you, young Skywalker. But you are not a Jedi yet.

The Empire Strikes Back, the second Star Wars film (and greatest film of all time) turned 30 on May 21st, 2010. I’m doing one drawing a day throughout May, 2010!

]]> http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-29-but-you-are-not-a-jedi-yet/feed/ 0 Empire at 30 Daily Drawings May 28: Boba Fett Leads Luke to Vader http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-28-boba-fett-leads-luke-to-vader/ http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-28-boba-fett-leads-luke-to-vader/#comments Sat, 29 May 2010 01:53:04 +0000 David Bigler http://www.davidbigler.com/?p=944 Continue reading →]]> I finally caved in and drew Boba Fett today. But I’d argue that by this point in the film, Luke is the more important character since he’s working his way towards Darth Vader. So there.

Drawing of Boba Fett with Luke's reflection

Boba Fett leads Luke to Vader

The Empire Strikes Back, the second Star Wars film (and greatest film of all time) turned 30 on May 21st, 2010. I’m doing one drawing a day throughout May, 2010!

]]> http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-28-boba-fett-leads-luke-to-vader/feed/ 0 Empire at 30 Daily Drawings May 27: Han in Perfect Hibernation http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-27-han-in-perfect-hybernation/ http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-27-han-in-perfect-hybernation/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 23:26:47 +0000 David Bigler http://www.davidbigler.com/?p=941 Continue reading →]]> Today’s ‘Empire at 30′ drawing is of Han in Carbonite, where he’s apparently in ‘perfect hibernation’. Unfortunately, I cannot melt him out of this drawing. Whoops – sorry Han!

Drawing of Han Solo in Carbonite

Han Solo in Carbonite

The Empire Strikes Back, the second Star Wars film (and greatest film of all time) turned 30 on May 21st, 2010. I’m doing one drawing a day throughout May, 2010!

]]> http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-27-han-in-perfect-hybernation/feed/ 0 Empire at 30 Daily Drawings May 26: Darth Vader – Surprise Guest http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-26-darth-vader-surprise-guest/ http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-26-darth-vader-surprise-guest/#comments Thu, 27 May 2010 00:26:36 +0000 David Bigler http://www.davidbigler.com/?p=936 Continue reading →]]> One of the coolest moments of the entire Star Wars saga is captured in my drawing for today – Darth Vader’s surprise appearance on Cloud City. I think we were all shocked when Lando opened the dining room door!

Drawing of Darth Vader deflecting Han Solo's blaster

Darth Vader deflects Han Solo on Bespin

The Empire Strikes Back, the second Star Wars film (and greatest film of all time) turned 30 on May 21st, 2010. I’m doing one drawing a day throughout May, 2010!

]]> http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-26-darth-vader-surprise-guest/feed/ 0 Empire at 30 Daily Drawings May 25: Ghost of Obi-Wan says ‘Don’t Go, Luke!’ http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-25-ghost-of-obi-wan-says-dont-go-luke/ http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-25-ghost-of-obi-wan-says-dont-go-luke/#comments Wed, 26 May 2010 03:59:33 +0000 David Bigler http://www.davidbigler.com/?p=931 Continue reading →]]> Today’s ‘Empire at 30′ daily drawing features the ghost ‘Force Spirit’ of Obi-Wan Kenobi as he tries to warn Luke away from ending his training to go rescue Han, Leia and the kids Chewbacca and C3PO.

Drawing of Obi Wan Kenobi's Ghost

Obi Wan Kenobi's Ghost

The original title for this one was ‘The power of Obi-Wan compels you!’ but I ditched the idea.

The Empire Strikes Back, the second Star Wars film (and greatest film of all time) turned 30 on May 21st, 2010. I’m doing one drawing a day throughout May, 2010!

]]> http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-25-ghost-of-obi-wan-says-dont-go-luke/feed/ 0 Empire at 30 Daily Drawings May 24: Bespin, the Cloud City in the Lando System http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-24-bespin-cloud-city/ http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-24-bespin-cloud-city/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 23:45:35 +0000 David Bigler http://www.davidbigler.com/?p=925 Continue reading →]]> Today’s ‘Empire at 30′ daily drawing sees our heroes Han, Leia, Chewbacca and C3PO approach Bespin, the Cloud City in the Lando System.

Art of Bespin, the Cloud City in the Lando System

Bespin, the Cloud City in the Lando System

The Empire Strikes Back, the second Star Wars film (and greatest film of all time) turned 30 on May 21st, 2010. I’m doing one drawing a day throughout May, 2010!

]]> http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-24-bespin-cloud-city/feed/ 0 Empire at 30 Daily Drawings May 23: Your weapons, you will not need them. http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-23-your-weapons-you-will-not-need-them/ http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-23-your-weapons-you-will-not-need-them/#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 23:01:18 +0000 David Bigler http://www.davidbigler.com/?p=920 Continue reading →]]> Luke finds himself in some trouble of his own in this scene I selected to draw from The Empire Strikes Back for today’s ‘Empire at 30′ daily drawing.

Drawing of Vader in the Cave on Dagaboh

Luke discovers something about himself on Dagobah

The Empire Strikes Back, the second Star Wars film (and greatest film of all time) turned 30 on May 21st, 2010. I’m doing one drawing a day throughout May, 2010!

]]> http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-23-your-weapons-you-will-not-need-them/feed/ 0 Empire at 30 Daily Drawings May 22: This is No Cave! http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-22-this-is-no-cave/ http://www.davidbigler.com/art/illustration/empire-at-30-daily-drawings-may-22-this-is-no-cave/#comments Sat, 22 May 2010 23:00:06 +0000 David Bigler http://www.davidbigler.com/?p=915 Continue reading →]]> So after the bounty hunters are sent out to find Captain Solo and company, Han finds a way to hide from the Imperial fleet: By fling the Millennium Falcon inside of a giant space slug! But they didn’t know that at first. (^_^)

Drawing of the Space Slug from The Empire Strikes Back

This is no cave! Says Han Solo

The Empire Strikes Back, the second Star Wars film (and greatest film of all time) turned 30 on May 21st, 2010. I’m doing one drawing a day throughout May, 2010!

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