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Hellish Sci-Fi Helmets

Jeff Hulligan Depicts Star Wars Cast as Skeletal & Toothy Zombies

— May 5, 2012 — Tech
Darth Vader is pretty fearsome as is, but Jeff Hulligan has re-imagined him, along with a consider amount of Star Wars characters, as a skeletal zombie to ensure viewers fully wet their pants in the presence of the fallen Jedi. R2-D2, C-3PO, a Storm Trooper, a Rebel pilot and Boba Fett have all been given similar treatments and the resulting images are badass to the bone. They’re so intimidating in fact that you’ll never think of C-3PO as a prissy robot servant ever again.

Jeff Hulligan rendered these images on what appears to be worn out pages from a book. He drew each iconic sci-fi character using inks and finished them off with watercolors. The overall old vibe of each picture helps accentuate the gloom that surrounds the visually striking series.
Trend Themes
1. Skeletal Zombie Art - Opportunity for artists to explore dark and macabre reinterpretations of iconic characters.
2. Mixing Traditional and Digital Art Techniques - Potential for artists to combine traditional ink and watercolor techniques with digital rendering to create unique and haunting visuals.
3. Revitalizing Established Franchises - Chance for artists to bring new life to well-known characters by presenting them in unexpected and unsettling ways.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Illustration - Artists can tap into the demand for alternative and edgy interpretations of popular characters for various purposes, including prints, merchandise, and exhibitions.
2. Publishing - Publishers can explore collaborations with artists to produce dark and reimagined artbooks featuring beloved franchises, appealing to fans of both sci-fi and horror genres.
3. Entertainment and Media - There is an opportunity for production studios and content creators to incorporate darker and grittier versions of well-known characters in films, TV shows, and video games for a fresh and unsettling take on familiar narratives.
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