Brian Rood is a much admired Star Wars artist. Especially by another Star Wars artist Robert Bailey. But he has many other influences too. Here's a piece by Brian on top and Robert below. Another one ...

One look around Brian Rood's basement studio and you might call it a fan cave. And it is. But this fan created his own decor. Rood is a fine artist. The 42-year-old lives in the Toledo area and works ...

We have seen quite a few steampunk creations here at Geeky Gadgets, although this one has to be one of the coolest so far, the Steampunk Stormtrooper Helmet. This awesome steampunk stormtrooper helmet ...

?I have such respect for the men and women that serve and this is a great way for me to pay tribute to them,? said Rood. ?Working with the Army has been a terrific opportunity for me to learn more ...

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Rood, who has been working with Lucasfilm "for the better part of 13 or 14 years," says he loves being able to "dabble in a lot of different cultures with the Star Wars films." For example, he says, ...

Area artist Brian Rood created this "Star Wars" poster. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Rood works from his home studio in Temperance, Mich. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image A painting of ...