“WHEN I SAW THE VERY FIRST STAR WARS FILM AS A CHILD, I KNEW THAT I HAD SEEN SOMETHING SPECIAL.”
NIGEL HUMPHRIES
BEH I ND THE SCENES
For this new series, Nigel experimented with a layered painting style influenced by the classical impasto technique. This Italian word describes a thicker application of paint that allows artists to build up texture. Originally painting in oils on a fine-grain Italian canvas, he used these layers to capture the different textures of his characters. He explains: “They all have different weapons, I’ve been replicating Chewbacca’s fur as best as I can, and there are metal objects – so it’s about bringing out the shine and different colours. This technique also lends itself well to the armour. I like the stormtroopers to look like they’ve just come back from a skirmish, so they’re a bit battleworn.” When asked whether he had a preference for painting the light side or the dark side, the lovable artist had a rather surprising answer! “If I had to choose, I think I enjoy painting the bad guys,” he told us with a grin. “For me, they have great uniforms, and fantastic military crafts and vehicles. That doesn’t mean to say I’ve turned to the dark side!”
EXCLUS IVE Q&A
Nigel swapped his lightsaber for a pen when he visited Castle HQ to hand-sign his limited edition prints. He was even kind enough to stay for a Q&A video for our YouTube channel. Click below to find out more!
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