Jenny Dolfen, a self-trained artist in Jülich, Germany, has drawn since she learned how to hold a pencil. From that early age, she’s been attracted to the worlds of fantasy, from J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth to George Lucas’ galaxy far, far away.
Here, Jenny brings the new generation of Star Wars characters to life with watercolors. May the 4th Be With You!
How did the last installment in the saga, The Force Awakens, rekindle your love for Star Wars?
For several years, I lived and breathed Star Wars. When Episode I came out, my then-boyfriend (now husband) and I were stoked for it. We drove to London to see it in May, rather than wait until August when it opened in Germany. We got the last two tickets for the Royal Box at the Odeon! We loved the film.
But it dawned on us when we saw it again at the German premiere just how much it had let us down. Within a very short time, my interest in Star Wars just died. We watched the next two movies the way we’d watch other blockbusters — we just weren’t invested anymore.
We thought our Star Wars days were behind us, and we were mildly hopeful for The Force Awakens. We took our kids to see it on opening weekend. I remember walking away with the distinct feeling that this was Star Wars again, but it didn’t fully hit me until rewatching the movie just how much I loved it. We all loved it.
I remember walking away with the distinct feeling that this was Star Wars again . . .
Of the new generation of characters, who is your favorite?
I loved all of them almost equally at first. Rey is one of my favorite female characters ever. I knew I’d love Finn and Poe. What totally surprised me, though, was how much I loved Kylo Ren.
I never fall for the baddies. In trailers, I saw pictures of him but forgot him immediately — a faceless badass villain to go on boys’ pyjamas. But he turned out to be a very complex character that truly drew me in in a way that other villains never do.
Watch timelapse videos of Jenny painting some of these pieces on her YouTube channel.
Visually, he’s cool to draw — from his amazing costume with long, trailing cloth to his jug ears. All the main characters are fun to draw. The costumes of Kylo Ren and Rey just scream Art Nouveau for me, so they got the treatment.
What’s the story behind your site name, GoldSeven?
It’s named after a pilot character who defects from the Empire and joins the Gold Squadron. She flew as Gold Seven. She’s in the Y-wing you see flying away from the exploding Death Star. Her name was Samica Trey, and she still holds a very special place in my heart.
Browse Jenny’s work on her blog or visit her Etsy shop.
So cool 🙂
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The Finn watercolor is by far my favorite! And May the Fourth be with You Too!
– Anette
https://maythefourthbewithyoupartyblog.com
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Beautiful artwork. Star Wars will always be a fan favorite. Great job!
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What a beautiful art style. Thanks for sharing!
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These are fantastic. I feel the same way about Kylo! He’s complex and you can’t help but feel for him. I also love the actor who plays him. Awesome guy!
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i love starwars
may the forth be with you
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outstanding work
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Wow! the depth and detail of this work this is powerful for me since my poetry is formed from visual impulses, I feel a poem coming on nice post.
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Beautiful art pieces! So jealous of anyone who can use watercolours…
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BROVO.. May the 4th be with you! ❤
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Brilliant!
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Truly amazing!!
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Beautiful style and great post! Watercolour is one of ny favourite mediums at present 🙂
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MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU
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Wow, that’s SERIOUSLY amazing. This isn’t my wordpress account, but hey I love your content so when I get home I’m so common over!
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wow!
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Nice.
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Great work, very talented. 😊
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Amazing pictures! May the fourth be with you!
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Very nice
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Fantastic drawings. They capture the the strength of the dark side well. Enjoy today, the Revenge of the 5th.
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Just amazing!
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really nice work. i usually use graphite or charcoal.
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Incredibly Beautiful Pictures Cheri!
Looks like the Artist may have used watercolor or colored pencils with mineral spirits.
Maybe pastels.
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I went to the Artist’s website it looks like she uses gouache.
Thanks again for the post.
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Yes, her website has lots of information about her process, etc. in the FAQ pages in her menu. Glad you enjoyed the post!
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beautiful artwork
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I love this 🙂
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Ah so pretty. I love fan art :’)
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Classic!! Super great illustrations XD Thanks for sharing!!
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You are an amazing talent. And have left me somethin I RARELY am – speechless. Truly astonishing work.
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So cool☺
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Amazing ☺
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SO COOL
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This is some awesome art. Is the lady who is doing this art writing her own books and stories because if not she is not utilizing her talents just doing other people’s characters? I wish I had the ability to create awesome art work like this. I have written two book and it would be so cool if I could draw all my own characters in a large comic book.
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cooooool
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It’s nice!!
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I am as well a huge fan of Star Wars. And I find the drawings stunning.
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Wow! So nice.
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I. Love. This.
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Oh my word so cool! Got to love Star Wars!
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