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DescriptionIt's pretty incredible to watch Daxiong work. The shapes and form pour from his hand as if desperate to be released onto paper.I was increasingly intrigued by the art I was seeing when I reached out a few months in advance to set up a commission for #SDCC2024. He said he likes to work large so we agreed to 18x24. Even at this massive size, the paper can barely contain all the energy and detail. Sculpted chaos, but it makes sense somehow. You can follow Austin on Instagram and catch him at a show near you. Social/Sharing |
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Michael Weigant 
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/4/2024
This must be fantastic in person,really like this ML,congrats!
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 9/4/2024
Great technique on this inspired take on Vader. Love the background homage to The Great Wave of Kanagawa..
Kavi H
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/4/2024
super cool and highly inspired looking piece! it has the feeling of lost art that was recently discovered. i quite enjoy seeing eastern influence on Star Wars visual design (Star Wars Visions / anime and the Manga books they have done so far etc.). Great idea and great piece!
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 9/4/2024
Having spent a significant portion of my childhood in Japan, I have a natural fondness for all things Japanese. The blending of multiple genres here (and not just the two most obvious) is both bold and brilliant. The color choices are exquisite and the details are a feast for the eyes. Magnificent piece.
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
3 - Posted on 9/4/2024
If there's a Vader universe
Please make some noise (noise)
Give me Daxiong (sign)
Miss Padme’s mine
If there's a point to losing love
Repeating pain (why?)
Sand’s all the same
I hate this place
Stuck at the Budokan
Don't believe in Samurai
This must be a massive size
There's got to be force, got to be force
Sick Daxiong lead and line
Intensive chokes, they paralyze
The manga art as advertised
There's dark of the force, been here before
Ooh (ooh, ooh)
Life's better in Nippon
Guo brings this blossom
Of floating away
Ooh (ooh, ooh)
Fine drawing Darth saving
It's Anakin’s making
I always say
I'll be Vader in Nippon
Daxiong’s what matters
Dreaming of Nippon, oh
R Berman
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 9/4/2024
Daxiong was doing a lot of black and white work previously but this year has turned his attention to color. 18x24 is a good size to hold his ideas.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 9/4/2024
Cool how the Japanese imagery is melded with Vader...including how the cherry blossoms are surrounding the Death Star! Almost looks like they're propping it up! Also tons of muted colors - at 18x24 I'm sure they look that much better in person. Congrats, man!
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 9/4/2024
His design certainly has always felt like it might've been inspired by the look of Japanese samurai, so this is a great idea and the execution worked nicely!
Benedict Judas Hel
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/4/2024
I'm betting Vader is really hating neing surrounded by so much color!
Eranga Devasurendra
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 9/5/2024
He absolutely nailed the assignment. Particularly like the incorporation of the Great Wave in the imagery. The disparate elements come together so well!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/5/2024
Funny, I never noticed the similarities between Darth Vadar's armor and Samurai armor before. The Helmet, of course, is pure Samurai. The long robes, once belted, are very Samurai as well. And the way Vadar wields his light saber is totally Samurai! What a splendid commission by Dazlong and Austin Guo! Love the image of Vadar, standing samurai-proud. Beautiful background as well, with the Cherry trees, the Japanese-syle waves and the Japanese castle towering over all. Love the color here as well. Nothing too bright, all the color are subdued and intentional. Phenomenal work of art!
Anthony T
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/5/2024
Very cool piece. I like the addition of the death star in the background.
S Riz
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 9/5/2024
A great idea for a commission especially since the samurai was the inspiration for Vader!
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/11/2024
Holy crappola, simultaneously a graceful nod to the old Japanese design influences on Vader, and tremendous modern art.
Imagine in that immortal voice, " 私はお前の父親だ"...
Jeffrey Wedding
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 9/12/2024
Moon at twilight
a cluster of petals falling
from the cherry tree
--Masaoka Shiki
Epic and beautiful.
Jason Hussa
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 9/18/2024
Such a great piece, M L. We all know that "evil samurai lord" (or something along those lines) was one of the essential design brainstorms George Lucas handed to Ralph McQuarrie when the latter was conceiving the visual look for the character, and it is -super- cool to see this perfect fit of a "throwback" take by a new (and -very- exciting) artist. Fantastic color choices, and the Death Star hanging above Vader (as if the Dark Father himself wasn't imposing enough) is icing on the cake. Love the waves crashing, powerless, at Vader's feet. Even the elements themselves have no chance here.
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