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I love the idea of droids sitting for their portraits like our ancestors would in the olden days. It requires a lot of patience to stand perfectly still while one is immortalized in paint… such a contrast to today’s selfie culture.
Sixty Portions
mixed media on vintage canvas
81 x 60cm (24 x 32 inch)
Watch the reel of this artwork being painted
Original painting : My own collection
Available as printable digital download.
What if Rey sold BB8 for the sixty portions she was offered? Life on Jakku is a struggle… except for the wealthy! I imagined this painting hanging in on the walls of a wealthy scrapper’s ship… boasting to the less fortunate, that not only do they have exotic foods and flowers imported from a neighboring planet, but a state-of-the-art droid to amuse them over brunch.
This sort of still life painting can seem a bit cliche nowadays. But at their peak, these 17th-century Dutch still life arrangements were full of hidden meanings intended to cause the viewer to reflect on life and consumerism. The art ranged from indulgent spreads displayed on finery which was a way of displaying ones wealth, to more humble paintings featuring simple, wholesome local produce to show one’s morality. A partially eaten piece of food or a broken glass served as a reminder of mortality and the fragility of life.
This was a pleasure to paint in this rough style... you can watch me paint it here.
“The Guardian : K-2SO”
mixed media on vintage canvas
28 x 35 cm (11 x 14 inch)
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Original painting : My own collection
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When I came across this vintage oil painting, I knew this little girl needed a guardian. K-2SO seemed like the perfect choice, being the perfect balance of sweet and sinister himself. So Cassian told him he had to! I love thinking of irritable K-2SO walking along the beach with this little girl, criticizing her choice in seashells, complaining about sand in his gears… and wondering what they are thinking as they look on the satellite tower on Scarif. You can watch me paint this here.
"Thousands of Probe Droids Searching the Galaxy"
mixed media on vintage board
28 x 35 cm (11 x 14 inch) illustration board
48 x 56cm (19 x 22 inch) frame
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Original - SOLD
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When I found this painting, I really liked how the artist had looked at the landscape and was true to what she saw. The branches on the trees aren’t uniform, you can tell she was wanting to capture that particular view in that moment. I enjoyed adding in this probe droid searching this beautiful corner of the galaxy for the rebel scum. You can watch me paint this here.
Portrait of A Probe Droid
18 x 24cm oval watercolour on paper
33 x 23 cm oval vintage frame with domed glass
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Original : SOLD
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There is something really beautiful about an imperial probe droid. They are the baddest looking droids… and they sure know how to strike a pose! Loved painting this droid’s portrait… I love the idea of droids sitting for their portrait like our ancestors would in the olden days. It requires a lot of patience to stand perfectly still while one is immortalized in paint… such a contrast to today’s selfie culture! You can watch me paint this here.
Portrait of a Droid : IG-11
18 x 24cm oval watercolour on paper
33 x 23 cm oval vintage frame with domed glass
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Original - SOLD
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IG11 was another of my fav droids, for his contrast in character from loveable to absolutely terrifying! He had us all in tears while watching The Mandalorian, and with such a memorable face, wanted to paint his portrait as well. (I’d like to paint his statue in an upcycled painting at some point, just haven’t found the right piece yet.) You can watch me paint this here.
Portrait of a Droid : K-2SO
18 x 24cm oval watercolour on paper
33 x 23 cm oval vintage frame with domed glass
Watch the artwork being painted
Original painting : Available
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I love cheeky K-2S0. He won our hearts in Rogue 1, and has been the favourite droid in our household ever since. Was a delight to paint his portrait, and he tolerated standing still for me long enough to do some sketch studies as well. (Cassian told him he had to.) You can watch me paint this here.
Portraits of Droids Collection
pencil & paint drawing on antique paper in vintage frames
A close up look at the portrait collection
Originals - One left!
Not available as prints or digital downloads.
I love the idea of droids sitting for their portraits like our ancestors would in the olden days. It requires a lot of patience to stand perfectly still while one is immortalized in paint… such a contrast to today’s selfie culture!
To add to the vintage feel, I drew and painted these sketches on antique paper sourced from a hundred year old photo album All but one of the frames were collected from local thrift stores… cleaned, repaired with new glass or backings.
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