Artists Allied

Latest News & Updates:


4/28/06: Gould at Minnesota MicroCon
Star Wars Artist Grant Gould will be at the MicroCon convention this Sunday, April 30th at the Minnesota Fairgrounds! If you're in or around the area, swing on by and check out this exciting one-day show. Like Yoda, it's small, but powerful...
Click here for more info!


4/26/06: Dorman, Hodges, and Staggs at Dallas Comic Con
Meet Star Wars artists Dave Dorman, Tom Hodges, and Cat Staggs at this weekend's Dallas Comic Con (April 29-30)!
Click here for more info!


4/21/06: Drawing Watto
Star Wars illustrator Cynthia Cummens explains her easy steps to draw Watto in this new Star Wars Kids feature.
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4/12/06: StarWars.com Artist Profile: David Rabbitte
Artist David Rabbitte is now featured at the official site. When Star Wars illustrator David Rabbitte first laid eyes on a peculiar press kit from 20th Century Fox, he knew his life would be forever influenced by images of bizarre alien creatures and dazzling spaceships.
Click here to check it out!


4/11/06: Drawing an Ewok
Star Wars illustrator Amy Pronovost explains her easy steps to draw an ewok in this new Star Wars Kids feature.
Click here for more!


4/04/06: Artzybasheff Anthology Available Thru Ken Steacy Publishing
KEN STEACY PUBLISHING is very excited to announce the recreation of Boris Artzybasheff?s 1954 anthology AS I SEE! This collection of fantastical imagery from the undisputed master of anthropomorphism is available at last after having been out of print for over half a century. His hilarious but pointed observations on the effects of technology on the human condition resonate to this day, and a write-up in the May issue of WIRED magazine underscores Artzybasheff?s cultural relevance and popularity. Please click on RECREATIONS in the sidebar of our website to order your copy, available only through KSP:
Click here to visit www.kenspublishing.com!


4/01/06: Hodges Featured On Wizard's "On The Rise" List
Star Wars webstrip illustrator Tom Hodges has been featured on Wizard's newest list of artists to watch for. The cover to Tom Hodges' Convention Sketch Book cleverly reads, "One dry marker away from unemployment." Well, we're pretty sure this StarWars.com artist is going to have to stock up on markers real soon.
Click here to read more!


3/28/06: Hey, Where Are The New Interviews?
Just wanted to let you all know that we're just taking a short break from the Spotlight Interviews -- Terri and Grant are both very busy people right now -- but rest assured they'll be back shortly! :)


3/20/06: Drawing Aayla Secura
Star Wars illustrator Cynthia Cummens explains her easy steps to draw Aayla Secura in this new Star Wars Kids feature.
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3/03/06: Hodges' Latest: "Evasive Action: Prey"
Starwars.com has announced its next daily webstrip entitled "Evasive Action: Prey," written by Paul Ens and illustrated by Tom Hodges. The story continues the adventures of fugitive Jedi Padawans Drake, Ekria and Zonder. You can read all about it on the official website,
right over here!


3/03/06: Artists Allied's Spotlight on Matt Busch
Our new Spotlight feature interview is now online: Star Wars Artist Matt Busch, interviewed by Terri Hodges! Click on the "Spotlight" button at the top of the page to check it out
or click here!


2/28/06: Cynthia Cummens Interviewed @ TheOneRing.net
With the excitement of the One Ring Celebration (ORC) 2006 and the release of Topps' new "Lord of the Rings: Evolution" card set, TheOneRing.net sat down with fan favorite Star Wars & Lord of the Rings illustrator Cynthia Cummens for a little Q&A.
Click here to check it out!


2/26/06: PreOrder Matt Busch's New Independent Movie, CONJURE!
Star Wars illustrator Matt Busch has a new movie coming to DVD called CONJURE! It also stars fellow Allied Artist Sarah Wilkinson, and has tons of Star Wars references, including a cameo by Anthony Daniels! You can Preorder the DVD, and get entered to win Star Wars original art by Busch
by clicking here! You can also find out more about the movie and download the trailer over at www.ConjureTheMovie.com!


2/24/06: Artists Allied's Spotlight on Matt Haley
Our new Spotlight feature interview is now online: Star Wars Artist Matt Haley, interviewed by Terri Hodges! Click on the "Spotlight" button at the top of the page to check it out
or click here!


2/23/06: New Essential Aliens Book Featuring Trevas
The official site has given a first look at Star Wars artist Chris Trevas' artwork for the new Essential Aliens book.
Click here to check it out!


2/23/06: Gould's GrantGoBoom 2006 Sketchbook
Star Wars artist Grant Gould has a cool new sketchbook available.
Click here to check it out!


2/22/06: Drawing Greedo
Star Wars illustrator Cynthia Cummens explains her easy steps to draw Greedo in this new Star Wars Kids feature.
Click here for more!


2/21/06: Cummens & Gould @ The Midwest Nonsport Card Show
Star Wars artists Cynthia Cummens and Grant Gould will be at the Chicagoland Midwest Nonsport Trading Card Show on March 11 and 12th. Hot off the release of Topps' "Lord of the Rings: Evolution" set, they'll be offering personal sketch cards and other original artwork.
Click here for continuing updates and more info!


2/17/06: Artists Allied's Spotlight on Tom Hodges
Our new Spotlight feature interview is now online: Star Wars Artist Tom Hodges, interviewed by Terri Hodges! Click on the "Spotlight" button at the top of the page to check it out
or click here!


2/16/06: Ken Steacy's Publishing Company
Star Wars artist Ken Steacy has recently rebranded his publishing company, and now you can check out the new and improved website --
www.kenspublishing.com


2/16/06: Tom Hodges, Master of the Mando Art
Explore Mandalorian culture, costumes, language, and see exclusive artwork in this new online supplement written by Bonnie Burton and illustrated by Star Wars webstrip artist Tom Hodges.
Hyperspace members: to check it out click here and here!


2/15/06: Mike Lemos' New Blog
Artist Mike Lemos has a new blog --
mlemos.blogspot.com


2/15/06: "Make A Yoda Doll" featuring Cat Staggs
Jedi Masters are fairly tricky to locate on this planet, but with some craft supplies, a needle and thread -- and some patience -- you can make your own cuddly Yoda felt doll. It's easy to make, plus it's fun! Just print out the pattern made by Star Wars artist Cat Staggs (article written by Bonnie Burton).
Click here to check it out!


2/13/06: "Champions of the Force" Art by Trevas
Hasbro revealed the new packaging art by Chris Trevas for the upcoming "Champions of the Force" miniatures at Toy Fair this weekend. Rebelscum has photos of the box art and Wizards of the Coast display. This latest line of Star Wars miniatures will be released later in the year. Trevas also designed several of the figures which have yet to be unveiled.
Click here to check it out!


2/13/06: Benjamin's Art Pimpn' Sketch Book
Star Wars artist Ryan Benjamin has a cool new sketchbook available.
Click here to check it out!


2/10/06: 25th Anniversary ESB Poster by Busch Now Shipping
StarWarsShop.com is now shipping the 25th Anniversary Empire Strikes Back poster! This premium printed lithograph is 24" X 36" on thick cover stock with a deluxe aqueous coat. Each poster is signed and numbered by Artist Matt Busch.
Click here to check it out!


2/10/06: Artists Allied's Spotlight on Jeff Chandler
Our new Spotlight feature interview is now online: Star Wars Artist Jeff Chandler, interviewed by Terri Hodges! Click on the "Spotlight" button at the top of the page to check it out
or click here!


2/10/06: Be a Star Wars Artist: Portfolio Review Tips
Considering how many e-mails we get from people asking how they can become official Star Wars artists, I thought this would be a handy link to share. Big thanks to Lucasfilm's wonderful Bonnie Burton for pointing it out to me! :)
Click here to check it out!


2/03/06: Artists Allied's New Art Blog!
We've created a new art blog for the official artists of this site. They're invited to post finished stuff, sketches, whatever they want. It'll be a cool way for fans to see some new art and a great site to keep bookmarked -- you never know who's going to show up! To check it out, click on the button at the top of this page,
or else you can click here!


2/03/06: Artists Allied's Spotlight on Tommy Lee Edwards
Our new Spotlight feature interview is now online: Star Wars Artist Tommy Lee Edwards, interviewed by Terri Hodges! Click on the "Spotlight" button at the top of the page to check it out
or click here!


2/03/06: Cummens & Martinez @ Collectormania Feb. 11-12
Star Wars artists Cynthia Cummens & Randy Martinez will be guests at Collectormania in Manchester, England, February 11 & 12. They will be accepting sketch commissions all weekend and will be conducting drawing workshops. They hope to see you there!
Click here for more info!


2/02/06: Brent Woodside Featured @ StarWars.com
Known for his Revenge of the Sith sketch cards, Star Wars Kids illustrations and how-to-draw tutorials, the latest entry in the Star Wars Artist Series offers an in-depth interview with Brent Woodside:
Click here to check it out!


2/01/06: Ask a Star Wars Artist!
You may be familiar with our Spotlight interviews, but now you - the fans - have a chance to ask your own questions! This is your chance to get answers from some of your favorite Star Wars artists!
Click here for more info!


1/31/06: Cat Staggs 2006 Sketchbook
Star Wars Artist Cat Staggs is now taking pre-orders for her first-ever sketchbook! They're available thru her web store (see link) for $10. It will be a 24-page book containing new sketches as well as some favorites from movies, television, and comics.
Click here to order!


1/27/06: Artists Allied's Spotlight on Randy Martinez!
Our new Spotlight feature interview is now online: Star Wars Artist Randy Martinez, interviewed by Terri Hodges! Click on the "Spotlight" button at the top of the page to check it out
or click here!


1/25/06: Hodges' Mandalorian Art Featured In "Insider" #86
StarWars.com announces upcoming Star Wars "Insider" issue #86 featuring an article about Mandalorians written by Karen Traviss and featuring artwork by illustrator Tom Hodges.
Click here for more, and a sneak peek at the art!


1/25/06: "Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic #1" In Stores!
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Dark Horse Comics is completely relaunching its Star Wars publishing line. "Knights of the Old Republic" is the first of many new titles to come. It's set 4,000 years before the rise of the Empire, and features artwork by Brian Ching and covers by Travis Charest.
Click here for more!


1/20/06: Artists Allied's Spotlight on Russell Walks!
The second installment of our new semi-weekly "Spotlight" feature is now up: Star Wars Artist Russell Walks, interviewed by Terri Hodges! Click on the "Spotlight" button at the top of the page to check it out
or click here!


1/19/06: Drawing Kit Fisto
Star Wars illustrator Amy Pronovost explains her easy steps to draw Kit Fisto in this new Star Wars Kids feature.
Click here for more!


1/16/06: Kalman Andrasofszky Interviewed @ PopThought
PopThought's Alex Ness interviewed rising talent and Star Wars RPG artist Kalman Andrasofszky.
Click here to check it out!


1/14/06: Artists Allied's First Feature Interview -- Spotlight on Cat Staggs!
With our new site design comes a new semi-weekly feature: artist interviews, conducted by our very own Terri Hodges! For our first installment, Terri focuses on Star Wars Artist Cat Staggs. Click on the "Spotlight" button at the top of the page
or click here to check it out!


1/12/06: Hughes 'Purge' Cover Production Sketches
Rebelscum has a cool feature on the various stages of Adam Hughes' "Star Wars: Purge" comic one-shot cover.
Click here to check it out!


1/08/06: Hodges & Staggs @ Texas Sci-Fi Collectors Expo
Star Wars artists Tom Hodges and Cat Staggs will be doing on-the-spot commissions and selling various pieces of artwork at the Texas Superhero & Sci-Fi Collectors Expo (Jan. 14-15).
Click here for more info!


1/04/06: Grant Gould Featured @ StarWars.com
Having burst onto the Star Wars scene as a Revenge of the Sith sketch card artist, the latest entry in the Star Wars Artist Series offers an in-depth interview with Grant Gould:
Click here to check it out!


1/03/06: Drawing Plo Koon
Star Wars illustrator Russell Walks explains his easy steps to draw Plo Koon in this new Star Wars Kids feature.
Click here for more!


12/19/05: Cynthia Cummens @ NonSportsCardInfo.com & ORC
Star Wars (and LOTR) Sketch Card Artist has been featured in an article at
NonSportsCardInfo.com! She will also be at The One Ring Celebration in Pasadena, CA on January 20-22, 2006. She will be participating in The Iron Artist Challenge as well as teaching kids how to draw their favorite Lord of the Rings characters. Click here for more info!


12/15/05: SkyHookEntertainment.com
Star Wars illustrator David Rabbitte has a new website.
Click here to check it out!


12/15/05: Drawing Chewbacca
Star Wars artist Cat Staggs explains her easy steps to draw Chewbacca in this new Star Wars Kids feature.
Click here for more!


12/12/05: Tom Hodges' 2006 Sketchbook
StarWars.com webstrip artist Tom Hodges is taking orders on his new 2006 sketchbook "One Dry Marker Away from Unemployment." It will feature sketches from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Batman, Harry Potter, Wonder Woman, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars and a few other surprises.
Click here to check it out!


12/09/05: Howard Shum Talks "Gun Fu" @ Newsarama
Shum's latest "Gun Fu" adventure hits stores in March, and Newsarama caught up with him to ask a few questions.
Click here to check it out!