http://imgur.com/gallery/8Sk6X







(yeah I know it's a bowcaster I was just copying the title of the image)

That's the greatest thing I ever saw.

The squirrel would obviously knaw through the reigns in it's mouth what is this?

I have no flippin' idea, I think I saw it on reddit or digg or slashdot or some other boring site I browse at lunch.

This needs to be a short film NOW!

You're assuming the squirrel is wild and wouldn't want to help Chewbacca

I'd wager the artist was using mind altering drugs at some point during his process.

And because I used the masculine pronoun, I'd also wager the artist is a man. I dont know many woman who are preoccupied with starwars AND nazi's.

Phffft... I call that a slow tuesday.

In 1995.

I agree. In fact I agree so strongly, I'd put THIRTY DOLLARS on the fact that not only is the artist a man, but his name is Tyler.

Mary Tyler Moore? >_>

Words: Bonnie Burton
Art: Tyler Edlin

When I first came across this epic piece of fan art of Chewbacca riding a giant squirrel into battle against the Nazis all I could think was “This is Wookiee-tastic!”

I tracked down the artist Tyler Edlin to chat about his masterpiece and its back story.

What is your art background?

I attended a 2 year certificate program at the Art Institute of Boston At Lesley University. I also have experience in photography and hold a Bachelors degree in design.

What is the story behind that awesome piece of art depicting Chewbacca riding a giant squirrel into battle against Nazi soldiers?

I asked my friend Gary what he would like a for a wedding present. At first he said Chewbacca riding a giant squirrel into battle against an unseen force living in the shadows.

He added, “give him long flowing fur and his mount should look adorable. He should be riding to expected death on a last charge.”

Eventually he settled on him battling Nazis. So there is the finished a product a wedding commission.

Who do you think the Nazis are more afraid of — Chewie or the giant squirrel?

Well the one Chewie’s mowing down seems to be [afraid of him]. I think if the Nazis had flame throwers it would be a different story.

What has the reaction been about the art?

Very positive and funny. Some says it’s the most perfectly absurd piece of art they have ever seen. Some have said their heads have exploded from its epicness. Others just put in a loud Chewie roar, “AAARRRRRRRRRRRwg!”

What’s your favorite part of this piece?

The randomness. Or how the squirrel seems so happy in contrast to Chewie’s expression.

Are you a big Star Wars fan yourself?

Absolutely when I was younger I could watch Ep. 5 and 6 over and over again.

Why do you think fans love to re-imagine Star Wars in their own art?

Star Wars inspires every facet of society. It’s a lush, rich universe we all like take a part of for ourselves.

If George Lucas saw this piece of art, what would you say to him?

Thanks. Is your art department hiring by any chance?

I'm a little disappointed he wasnt expressly asked about drug use.

It needs to be a big budget blockbuster directed by Stephen Speilburg with a score by John Williams and a script by the Coen brothers.... Yah....

Chewie is now my new wallpaper.

My old one?

this needs to be on the side of a van

CM shared this in IRC and I figured it was appropriate for this thread

Wow, I changed my wallpaper yet again. I ****ing love zelda! (Even Majora's mask) This appears to depict a majority of the games. How did you come to discover this extravagant piece of art? The King of Red Lions from wind waker is so majestic.,,

I saw that linked off reddit or digg or something a week or two ago. I thought it was rad, too.

I found it on imgur (browsing their gallery), so it probably came from reddit. I have no idea as to its absolute origin.

It's off the Japanese artist-blog-community-site pixiv.

I wish I have this level of talent.

I've never seen the Zelda thing before, that's epic.

my wallpaper is black.

I used to have an alt art pic of the master sword as my background. It looked a lot like this one...




Then I switched to a cheaply fan made J. Scott Campbell desktop, which led to another fan made one of one of my favorite characters he ever made, Roxy/Freefall... also included.

This.

However, if i plug my usb drive in, it changes the wallpaper on whatever computer I'm on to this:

that's so bad

If by bad you mean the slang term "bad" that means "awesome".

Firefly sucked

i think by bad he means poorly done.

yeah, firefly's awesome that poster is so so bad -_-

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Well Nathan Fillion doesnt look right in that poster. Like there's too much distance between his eyes or something.

SiliC, was that their goal? To have the worst costumes ever?

i hope so

you guys just don't understand the vintage vibe