Brian Rood

Brian Rood is a professional illustrator in the entertainment industry, most known for his photo-realistic watercolor and mixed media paintings from the Star Wars™ saga. He has spent the better part of the last two decades working primarily in a galaxy far, far away…

His work for the Star Wars™ franchise can be found on everything from fine art reproductions to illustrated storybooks for Lucasfilm and Disney publishing. He has spent the last seven years creating over 1000 new illustrations for the most extensive storybook retelling of the Star Wars™ trilogies to date. His Lucasfilm and Disney publishing projects can be found in bookstores worldwide, and his work has also been used in a special Star Wars™ anniversary edition of Time Magazine.

Brian’s artwork has been commissioned and used by nearly every major licensor of Star Wars™ merchandise. He also assists in creating new artwork for Lucasfilm’s style guides.

Brian’s fine art reproductions for Disney, Marvel, and Lucasfilm have been a staple throughout the Disney Parks for the past decade. He enjoys meeting collectors at special events at Walt Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Ships.

Brian Rood’s original paintings are in private collections worldwide. When he’s not busy creating new artwork, he spends time with his wife and two children in Southern Michigan.