Collectors and fans alike have a chance to own one-of-a-kind Star Wars art pieces while giving to a good cause with The Empire Muggs Back. Lucasfilm asked artists, comic book creators, toy designers, and celebrity fans armed with markers, paint brushes and glue guns to transform blank which were auctioned by The Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Starwars.com chats with artist Steven Daily about his process for turning a blank Hasbro Mighty Muggs figure into a special tribute to a Chewbacca fanboy.
What did you choose to do for your Mighty Muggs art piece?
Comic-Con was coming up, and I had done this drawing of a girl with a Boba Fett helmet on before and I thought it would be funny to do a fanboy in Underoos.
What was your step-by-step process? What materials did you use?
I gessoed the parts and began to do a rough painting in acrylic. I added detail and highlights. Then I did a varnish of liquin to seal it.
What were some of the challenges you faced while making your art piece?
Being a 2-D painter, it's always a challenge to paint 3-D objects. I always want to overkill the lighting and shadows but on 3-D there is already lighting and shadowing.
Why do you think Star Wars fans will love The Empire Muggs Back project?
Me personally, I like to see what the artists come up with using this blank shape. It's interesting to see their interpretations of our favorite characters from Star Wars. Thanks for letting me be a part of such a fun show.
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