Suggested Links

Star Wars Links

  • The Force.net

    The largest unofficial Star Wars related site on the net. Very up-to-date with almost anything Star Wars related you can imagine.

  • Star Wars RPG Network

    Specifically focussed on all things RPG, the Star Wars RPG Network is a one stop shop to find virtually all things RPG & Star Wars. Run by Rodney "Moridin" Thompson (who contributed significantly to Saga Edition for WotC) swrpgnetwork is a fantastic resource for all SW RPGers.

  • Star Wars Official Site

    The official website for all things Star Wars. Most current official updates on the web.

SWAG Links

  • SWAG Banners:

    Interested in linking to SWAG? Find a banner or button to use on your site.

  • Star Wars RPG Reviewed Sites:

    A resource of SWRPG websites reviewed and rated by three community members. Visitors can rate sites and leave comments as well.

  • Star Wars RPG Link Archive:

    The ultimate user-submitted SWRPG link archive. Submit your own site or browse the extensive archive for a site.

  • Dick Blick Art Supplies:

    Order art supplies from Dick Blick Art Supplies and help out SWAG.

  • Amazon Store:

    Visit SWAG's Amazon.com Store. Order books, supplies, or other items via Amazon.com and help SWAG.

Tips and Tutorials

  • Renderosity

    A plethora of tutorials for computer-related art. Also has galleries and a section of "free stuff".

  • Portrait-Artist.org

    "Lessons on sketching and drawing faces, tutorials on digital art, an overview of art and drawing techniques, art supplies, book recommendations, anatomy, and much more."

  • Polykarbon

    Tons of great tutorials for drawing in the anime or manga style.

  • Planet Photoshop

    A huge variety of tutorials are available that cover using Photoshop in your artwork process.

  • Knowledgehound

    Links to a wide variety of tutorials from hand drawn cartoons to computer animation.

  • Imperial Uniform Depot

    Information and examples for Imperial uniforms. Not all is necessarily canon, but it should be useful nonetheless.

  • How Do They Do That?

    A large list of links to other sites with various tutorials and tips - from drawing anotomical structures to using colored pencils.

  • FineArt.sk

    A site designed to provide a multitude of anatomy references for artists. These range from 3D computer modeling to more traditional drawing techniques.

  • Figma.com

    Tutorials, tips, and a few small galleries. This site deals with comic and science fiction art and more.

  • Dreamflux Studio

    Tutorials and artwork, primarily of the comic inclination.

  • Comic Art Tool Talk

    Tips and info on creating comic book art. Not the easiest to read, but good info nonetheless.

  • Art of Adi Granov

    Great tutorial on using Photoshop with traditional greyscale or pencil-shaded images. Includes a wonderful gallery.

  • Anticz

    Tutorials and articles covering topics ranging from Animation 101 to drawing the human hand.

General Art

  • Matt Busch

    Website of "one of the top 'entertainment illustrators' of the past decade". Includes an incredible Star Wars gallery as well as many others.

  • Joe Corroney

    Joe Corroney is a fantastic artist, renowned for his works for many published rpgs, including Star Wars, Star Trek, White Wolf, and MIB, as well as works for comic books and trading card games. Joe also has a weekly update in which he shares tutorials, interviews, and frequently asked questions with his fans about his work for Star Wars, as well as the gaming and comic book industry.

  • Jeff Carlisle

    A long time friend and member of SWAG, Jeff Carlisle's Star Wars art is highly regarded, and widely spread through out many professional Star Wars RPG materials. Jeff's work extends well beyond just Star Wars. His works have appeared in such places as Star Wars Gamer, Dungeon, Dragon, Shackled City, Mutants and Masterminds, Polyhedron, and much much more.

  • James A. Cukr

    James A. Cukr (pronounced SOO-ker) is known best for his science fiction paintings, including quite a few pieces that he did for Star Wars Insider magazine. He has a wide variety of images in his gallery available for viewing on his website, and also has original pieces for sale.

  • Elfwood

    Billed as the world's largest site for sci-fi/fantasy art, the site is a massive archive of art.

  • Doug Chiang Studio

    Doug Chiang was Design Director for Episodes I and II. In addition, his site contains beautiful artwork and a handful of tips for other artists.

  • deviantART

    Winner of the 2002 Peoples Voice Webby Award for the Net Art category, this site provides "a central location for graphical artists to display their creations for feedback and exposure."

  • Dave Dorman

    Known for some of the best sci-fi comic covers of the past decade, Dave Dorman is particularly noted for his Star Wars art.

  • Brom

    One of the most well-known fantasy artists out there, Brom has been involved with paintings for everything from novels to RPGs to movies.

3D Texturing & Modeling

  • Millennium 3D

    Site focusing on 3D modeling and textures. Includes some tutorials and free downloads (programs, textures, and more) as well as for-pay content.

Art Supplies

Eclipse's Picks

  • Grendel's Cave

    Grendel's Cave is a multiplayer online RPG game inspired by the Beowulf mythos. The game is (as of this writing) free to play, and a blast. I've been playing this game for nearly 10 years now, and I can't suggest it enough. If you want a truly awesome time eater, give it a try.