Rise of Darth Vader

This painting is currently on display at the Riverside Renaissance Center for the Arts in Millville, NJ.

I attempted to do this painting several years ago. But, I abandoned the painting for numerous reasons.

The antique frame required quite a bit of repair.

Darth Vader Pez Dispensers were used to give the frame a little more dazzle.

I had to visit three different stores to get enough Darth Vader heads.

The Rise of Vader

Oil on Masonite Board

A painting for the Philadelphia Cartoonist Society Exhibit in at the 

River Renaissance Center for the Arts in Millville, NJ. 

More in the information on the exhibit  can be found here:

PCS in Millville

Work in Progress

Always near,  during the painting of this artwork, I keep the pencil sketch, the painting study (behind the line drawing) and copy of the inspirational painting, The Return of Spring.

I did a great deal of research on the costumes of the storm trooper and Darth Vader.