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Anakin rejects his master. Not a Star Wars fan? Then let me explain. Anakin was once a Jedi hero until the Dark Lord Palpatine turned him to the dark side and Anakin killed hundreds personally and millions by command, having become a Sith Darth and taking the name “Vader.” Years later he discovers he has a son and attempts to turn him to the dark side for his master. His son, Luke (after a lightsaber battle which took Vader’s mechanical hand), rejects Palpatine (now Emperor) much to Palpatine’s surprise, as he had foreseen Luke killing his father, Darth Vader (Anakin) and becoming Palpatine’s new Darth, Palpatine rejecting Vader. Palpatine now rejects Luke and tries to kill him with dark side energy bolts. Vader had been connected to his son for some time now and the suffering of his son for the sake of the light side awakens the old Anakin who rejects the dark side and so rejects his persona of Darth Vader, once again becoming Anakin and rejecting his master, Palpatine. He saves his son by lifting Palpatine, who is locked in dark hatred bent on killing Luke and unable to defend himself, and throws him into the reactor below where he vaporizes. Emperor Palpatine’s rejection from Luke and then Anakin results in his destruction – ultimate rejection.
It’s really quite simple. Isn’t it?
1 hour research and drawing, 4 hours in PhotoShop. Click it!!!
44 Responses to “Illustration Friday – Rejection”
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Is that what’s going on? I totally missed all that.:)
Love the art!
LOL AWESOME!
Wow, my first reaction was the same as alina, awesome.
Mike- great image, and just to make sure I’m getting it- the theme of the image is some sort of rejection?… Just kidding- Fantastic picture, very in depth explanatory notes. I give you full marks all around.
Oh yeah, sadly it happened. This is a very strong illustration, great expressions too.
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome! Return of the Jedi is one of my all time faves! My friend and I once debated that the emperor was played by a different actor in Empire Strikes Back (I said yes, he said no) His friend agreed with me and even said a woman played the part (voiced by a man). But her scene was replaced by Ian McDiarmid when the DVD went out. hmmm, yet another example of rejection.
I like your version so much much much much better than the movie. Great action and imagery.
When did Vader become so cute? I’m so impressed by the short amount of time you spend on your illustrations, it makes me want to work faster!
OMG, my son is not even five, and it will totally dig your illustration Mike!! I can’t wait to show him, faboo job!!
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I did not mean to say my little guy is an “it”, I think my hands type faster than my brain can think, an my brain was still on your illo…sorry my little Owen…
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GREAT! I think you used the word “reject” at least 8 times – too funny! Have you seen the Star Wars stamps? Your illo is fabulous as usual and more so with the accompanying notes :)
Wow! Amazing once again. Darth IS pretty cute here.
Very humorous–I love it! (I still don’t follow whole thing even though I’ve seen it a bazillion times.) My six year old son immediately identifed each of the characters.
That is fabulous. The emperor’s Picasso-esque head. Luke looking like a spanked 9 year old. The texture of Vader’s legs and arms is very nice.
The lightning looks more like smoke to me, though.
Five hours AND you did two things for IF?
Bah!
;)
Wow.. you must “really” be a fan of star wars to go back to “Jedi” for an illustration friday image :o
Good texture btw.
Great idea!! Ilove that scene of the film. Yo did it very well :)
anakin has a son? i’ve seen only one episode of star wars in which anakin was still a little boy. great illo as always, mike! and your vader is cool! love all the little details.
wow. another awesome illo. i like how you did research on it as well. very cool idea.
This is really cool. I dig the character design, and how the whole illu is unified. Great job!
Nice work :)
Haha, my brothers would love this! (we’re huge star wars fans!!) I love the style of it, you’re pieces are always so awesome! And by the way, thanks for commenting on my blog
great illustration! you always get great ideas!
Mike, you are a little too good at photoshop. Nice…I’m seething with jealousy.
Ahhh, this is a cute and gentle rendition.
Mike just found this…
http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Main_Page
Its a Wookipedia!
Everybody loves starwars…Did I tell you good Job?
Well, everyone should love Star Wars! Except for episode 2. That one sucked.
Well Mike I must admit that Star wars ain’t my favorite movies! But then again it doesn’t mean I didn’t enjoy your as-great-as-always illo! it’s full of feelings though I didn’t know anything at all about the story, I still enjoy your magnificent power of drawing. I “study” your every work and believe me I’ve learned alot just by looking at them!
love love love love this….*sigh* i love star wars…i was just at celebration 4…(n fact i have the tee on today!) haha
good times..your work rocks…
Thank you, everyone!
Yeah, Jay and KD… I guess I was a little heavy-handed with the “rejection” referrences. :)
JC, I think Lucas played with these movies a lot – he was never satisfied and wanted to keep changing them but the fans wanted him to leave them alone. Fans tend to make up their own continuum and don’t like change.
Great comments, Arkonbey. I’ll work on those energy bolts.
Tina, Vader IS cute! You need to watch this scene again. His character is so manacing throughout the series but in this scene, through the magic of lighting, acting, music and close-ups, he looks sweet, confused and sad, even though it’s the same mask! The weirdest thing!
To everyone who said they’re not big fans, yeah, I took a risk with this nerdy idea, but the story of Anakin Skywalker is awesome.
Wonderful illustration! The cowering Luke on the ground is just perfect. Nerd power!
As alway, nice piece!
Oh, awesome!! Great take on the theme!
amazing and extraordinary!
Wow, my head is spinning from trying to follow the story but anyway…fabulous illustration! George Lucas should hire you pronto!
Yes! Fantastic!!
How could anyone not be a Star Wars fan? If by some freakish chance there are some poor misguided jedi out there, this illo will most certainly turn them back to the light side of the force. Or at least into a wookie. Grrroooowl..
Thank’s for your comment on mondayartday.
i like your pictures very much.
My compliment.
USES THE FORCE !
ok so my 8yr old son and i do illustration friday together and i told him the theme this week and i couldnt think of anything i wanted to do but i told him he could maybe draw somone taking a shot with a basketball and missing … you no rejected… but he is like the ultimate star wars fan. he has everything star wars including legos and most of those cheapy burgerking toys.. all this to say he likes your illustration friday.. oh i do too. :)
Very nice style..but you ignored the subtle importance of the ewok…typical…
Ewoks scare me. I prefer these more gentle father-son excursions. I think they went on to win the potato sack race right after they aced the Emperor toss.
You Rock! LOVE your work.
Nice stuff man. The Vader/Emperor image is sweet!
Hi! … I really admire your work…a lot! Also wanted to thanks you for your comments on my work, as i’m just a beginning, all your comments are more than appretiated…i’ve a lot to learn…but i guess i can! Thanks!…and congratulations!
I don’t want to offend anyone but I have never really been a fan of Luke Skywalker. I have just always thought that he was sort of a wuss. I think that you hvae captured that very well here.
Nice work all around. I am always fascinated by photoshop work and great research.
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