A highlight was corresponding with my contacts at Lucas Films. As far as preparing, we were supplied with some references from the great folks at Lucas Films, and I also used scenes from the movies as my guide. Another challenge was with the rendering of the Death Star and various cruisers because they needed to be simplified yet include enough detail.

We decided that one print should be set in space, and the other would focus on scenes that took place on the surface of the planets. An initial challenge was determining how the prints should be designed. I have watched these films so many times that I knew what scenes would be the most fun to include. Tell us about the experience.Īs soon as I heard this was in the works, I knew I wanted to be involved. You’ve had the fun job of designing our Star Wars™ print series (a first for Reyn Spooner). This can be very challenging at times, but once that is figured out, I’m able to start painting which is the most relaxing part of the process for me. We’re limited to using 15 colors, including black and white. Once the layout is finalized, a color palette is developed. Research, research, research! There is usually something visually that speaks to me, and a layout will start to come together in my mind and then on paper (or, in my case, on the tablet). What is your creative process behind an original print? My first print was Hula Nodders, which I understand is going to be re-issued later this year! Anything I didn’t understand, I asked Tim.

This was in August of 1997, and I began freelancing at Reyn’s a few weeks later. Prior to our meeting, I did a little research about textile illustration, repeats, and screen printing.

It turned out to be for Reyn Spooner and my interview was with Tim McCullough. I was working freelance (editorial illustrations, greeting cards, package design, t-shirt graphics, and a children’s book) when I saw an ad looking for a textile artist and was intrigued. My background is in design and illustration. Read our interview below on how she got into designing for Reyn Spooner and her experience bringing Star Wars to life. We caught up with Carole, the artist behind our Star Wars™ prints and many others, who is celebrating her 20th anniversary with Reyn Spooner. At Reyn Spooner, a major point of pride is our original prints created by our team of talented artists.

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