Han Solo was my first favorite Star Wars character. When I was a kid, everybody loved the hero Luke and his cool lightsaber. Me? I loved the scoundrel. Still do. Here’s an ode to the smuggler-turned-Rebel (I don’t own any of the following; all rights belong to the individual artists):
Rarely did I find any art of Han without his trusty blaster at his side.
Princess Leia Organa Skywalker Solo is an iconic figure in Star Wars. I feel like I didn’t appreciate her enough in the early days, but I’m making up for it! She’s a remarkable character, played by a remarkable actress. Here’s some loving fan art for you to peruse (I don’t own any of the following, all rights belong to the individual artists):
This is a great portrait of Leia in repose, with the weight of the galaxy on her shoulders.
etsy.com
This doesn’t really look like her, but there’s something about this painting of Cloud City Leia that speaks to me. Her pride and dignity are apparent here.
There’s so much tragedy in Star Wars, it’s understandable that some fans visualize our favorite characters in better circumstances. What if things hadn’t gone so horribly wrong? Here’s a few scenarios (I own none of the following, all rights belong to the original artists):
The Skywalker family on the beach. I love the idea of Uncle Obi-Wan.
Baby Talk, reddit.com
I think most of us would love to see Ahsoka meet Luke, Leia, and still-innocent little Ben Solo, with a vision of Anakin at his best. You can still see the reluctance on Leia’s face to admire her father.
Skywalker, by Daniel de Almeida
This sweet scene is well within the realm of possibility; one just wishes it could have presaged better times for the Solo family.
littlestarfighter.tumblr.com
The Ben Solo that Should Have Been. Sigh. I love that he’s wearing his father’s dice, and has a good blaster by his side.
Amelia Lola, twitter.com
If only he could have held her…one last time. I love the busted eye lens, so he can look on her with his own vision. More manga emotion.
Subaru, imgur.com
This might actually come to pass, if the Mandalorian Season Two rumors are true. What could be more wonderful than Ahsoka and The Child? The light and depth perception in this painting is incredible.
S. Menyhei, ebaumsworld.com
The amazing talent of Star Wars fans continues to amaze me. If you like what you see here, go to the artists’ websites and show them some love!
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Love has always been an important part of Star Wars, whether romantic, parental, or just the love of friendship. I’ve found a lot of beautiful fan art showcasing romance that I wanted to share here. (I don’t own any of the following, all rights belong to the individual artists).
Obi-Wan and Satine from Clone Wars. My favorite relationship besides Han and Leia.
Promise, by InnoYou on Deviantart.com
Anakin and Padme from the prequels. Love the manga feel.
Takeshi Obata
I’m just getting to know Kanan and Hera from Rebels.
JankaLatechova on Deviantart.com
Han and Leia from the Original Trilogy.
svenjaliv.com
If you’re an Expanded Universe fan, we can’t forget Luke and Mara Jade.
Chris Trevas, galacticacademy.wordpress.com
Though technically not a couple, I believe Cassian and Jyn from Rogue One would have been close given the chance.
sempaiko.tumblr.com
No matter how you feel about Reylo, there’s some gorgeous fan art showing their potential relationship.
Veroon Stejsed
I’m continually stunned by the artistic talent of Star Wars fans, and will continue to share some of my favorites.
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I’m in the middle of an Obi-Wan Kenobi obsession right now, so here’s a fan art tribute (I don’t own any of it; all rights belong to the individual artists):
I love how this one focuses on the love of the master, and the grief of the apprentice.
Injured Qui Gon and Obi-Wan. i.imgur.com
Obi-Wan in his prime during the Clone Wars. I love the pensiveness here.
A More Civilized Age. chibiobiwan.tumblr.com
Satine looking at Obi-Wan with joy and love; Obi-Wan looking weary, of being a General and of war, and perhaps regretting what could have been. “Had you said the word, I would have left the Jedi Order.”
Obi-Wan and Satine, by Ashlee Casey. artstation.com
Obi-Wan alone in the desert fills me with deep sadness. I can’t imagine his loneliness and grief. But Tatooine’s desert was a crucible that burned away everything extraneous, and left wisdom and compassion.
Hermit Obi-Wan Kenobi. avdeevigor.cgsociety.org
That compassion is shown here after he kills Maul, the creature that killed his Master and the woman he loved.
Old Wounds, by Daniel De Almeida. danieldealmeida.artstation.com
I love this character in all his phases; to me, he’s a great Jedi, and a wise human being.
These artists are amazing! If you like what you see, go to their sites to see more and show your love!
There’s so much incredible Star Wars fan out there, I thought I’d show a few of my favorites, with credit to the artists, of course. There’s so much gorgeous art, this may become a weekly thing for me. Enjoy!
This first one got me in the feels–it shows Kylo Ren remembering his childhood friendship with Chewbacca. Ouch–literally and figuratively.
Jenny Dolfen, goldseven.wordpress.com
I like Reylo a lot, but my first Star Wars love story was Han and Leia. This piece is fantastic.
Star Citizen France
I’ve always loved Art Nouveau, and this piece of Leia just sums up her character perfectly.
MeganLara, redbubble.com
Threepio always did remind me of a Victorian gentleman. Priceless.
Terry Fan Illustration
Darth Vader drinking tea in a meadow full of flowers just makes me happy.
Kyle Hagey, kylesgallery.com
This is another great piece that juxtaposes images of evil with beauty. Love it.
Bennett Slater, bennettslater.com
Psychedelic Chewie is just awesome.
Alessandro Pautasso, Curioos.com
Check out these awesome artists for more of their gorgeous work!
Do you have any favorite Star Wars art? Comment below and we’ll talk about it.
