George Lucas has been quoted as saying that Star Wars was designed with kids in mind. It’s no knock on the saga that it is a galaxy envisioned through the eyes of a child: we’ve all beheld it with child-like wonder. Some artists can capture that wonder and give us a peek into what _really_ happening in those scenes crowded by grown-ups and hi-tech. Today’s artist is a maestro of child-like wonder and her works will leave you feeling as giddy as a kid when you see them. Weaving magic ain’t kids’ stuff – it’s hard than it looks. But Asia Ellington specializes in weaving magic and fans of her work are so grateful for the chance to see the magic through fresh eyes!
Featured last year in Voyage LA, Asia Ellington is a freelance illustrator who lets her “culture, passion for character design, fashion, film, musical theater, and pop culture” inspire her work. You can feel the golden age of Hollywood in her work while still sensing her playful spirit. Please join us in saluting Asia Ellington!
Asia Ellington is a Character Designer and Visual Development artist born and raised in the Bay Area, California, and is currently a Character Designer for various unannounced projects at Disney Television Animation. She got her first start drawing officially licensed Star Wars art through the Topps Trading Card sketch program in anticipation for The Force Awakens release. She uses her love for film, history, vintage fashion, and pop culture to influence her personal work and style. Coming from a family just as equally in love with all things Disney and Star Wars, she has always drawn and surrounded herself with her favorite characters from a galaxy far far away. Asia is also a member of the 501st legion (Golden Gate Garrison) and enjoys trooping with her family at conventions and charity events, and lifting the spirits and hopes of those in need.
What drew you to illustrating Star Wars as a subject?
“The endless amount of creativity and wonder. It’s always blown my mind to see the amount of innovation and creativity that’s gone into every film in their sets, costumes, visual/practical effects, props, etc. For as long as I can remember Star Wars has been a great outlet of fun and escapism that not only teaches us to live to our full potential, but also that we can go after any goal we set our minds to no matter the odds, and examine how it reflects our own history and how to stand up for what’s right in the real world.”
Please feel free to check out more of Asia’s work on Instagram and Twitter @asiadraws, or asiaellington.com
While Asia is not currently selling any work she does occasional charity sketch commissions to help donate to many human rights causes. Links and resources for how to help others including (but not limited to) the NAACP, ACLU, Black Lives Matter, the Yemen Humanitarian and Hunger Crisis, Native American COVID-19 Relief, and Homeless Black Trans Women Fund, can also be found on her Instagram.
Asia’s motto : “Continue to stay strong, listen, and have hope.”
- Website: https://ellingtonasia3.wixsite.com/website
- Email: ellingtonasia@yahoo.com
- Instagram: @asiadraws
- Facebook: @asiadraws
- Twitter: @asiadraws
Many thanks to our partners at Jedi News, Fantha Tracks, Rebel Scum, Force.Net, and Bantha Bricks for supporting SWAM 2020 and sharing our posts. What a great way to share the magic of the art community! Check them out and see just how big the galaxy really is!
