Emperor Skywalker / Darth Vader
Original request from Thespius http://www.swagonline.com/node/5120 - "I need a depiction of Anakin/Vader, had he not been burned on Mustafar. He's the Emperor (inspired by the alternate ending in ROTS video game) so I'd like something formal, but not like Palpatine's dress robe. Also I was thinking shorter kept hair and wisp of grey. That's all I have, other than that him wearing a version of his Vader armor would be nice, and I'd like his lightsaber in view."
I love alternate visions, and this dovetailed with my own ideas about 'what if' in SW. This version shows Anakin wearing an Imperial interpretation of the various Sith influences around him. It has many elements of all the Sith costumes we've seen in the movies.
Pencil drawing and digital painting
Note: Original pencil drawing and a detail closeup of the face are included in my corresponding sketchbook blog http://www.swagonline.com/node/5216
Man i love this pic i also am a big alternat visions fan check out star wras iffinties nh, esb, rotj.all r nice I like esb my self. As always thank you to the artist.
Wookiedave
I'm at a lost for words... it's just wow. Thanks Pete, I thought it would never be picked, and here you've made it better than I could of imagined.
I LOVE that pattern and its colors. Amazing job.
Boshuda
Boshuda
Very nicely done! He's very regal, yet very Vader. At first glance I thought it was supposed to be Luke. You're impression of an older Anakin really makes him look like Luke's father.
This is amazing. I didn't request this though, I think you mean Thespius. Once again Great Job though, he looks just like an older anakin.
Excellent artwork and a job well done. You are good.
Kia kaha
No problem, I used this to pitch the campaign I've been working on to my players, and it was a hit.
Agreed with everyone...hehe...is he evil?
You should now be able to edit pete!
Eclipse
Wow, I love this. I saw whoever posted the request for this awhile ago and I was hoping someone would pick it up. I wish I could be creative and draw like this. Unfortunately, I currently only know how to sketch things I see in front of me, not things I think of. Great work!
OMG! Man this is AWESOME!!!
A great design! I love the look, keeping with the Vader and the Emperor from Revenge of the Sith.
"Attachment is the path to the Dark Side. So if you'll be so kind as to stop fondlin' yer lightsaber, I'll feel a might better."
- The Book of Gunn.
Love it. You've taken the concepts of both worlds, both Palps and Vader, and made a very credible mix. Wouldn't have imagined it any other way.
You know what? If Dark Horse chose to make an Infinities-comic based on this, I'd buy *TWO* copies. Love the Vader'ish chestplate.
And the unassuming pose, too; no grand gestures are needed when you're Darth Vader. Armor or not. Would probably miss the voice, though.
There is a LOT of spam on this. Which is horrible. Because this is indeed an incredible piece of work. I love how he looks like Anakin AND Luke.
I was a fan of that alt ending on that game. Excellent work.
The GM knows the will of the force.
Removed the spam, not sure how I missed that.
Eclipse
They had it semi disguised as an actual comment. So obnoxious. But aaaaah now I feel cleansed. ;)
"I don't want this stunted slime in my sight again! "
The GM knows the will of the force.
A great piece of work, back where it belongs.
This Is honestly wonderful! Anakin looks simply stunning in this depiction! So amazing. ^^
Still Hunting Holocons~
As the admin for SWAG, I love having the bonus of being the first to comment on truly AWESOME pieces. This is amongst them, consider it featured.
(and welcome back pete!)
Eclipse