Glyn Dillon - Concept Artist

Defining Stormtroopers for this generation

Hello friends,

I’m heading to LightBox Expo this coming week, so I wanted to talk about a concept designer that I love.

Glyn Dillon is a concept artist who had a big hand in the costume design for The Force Awakens, Rogue One, Solo, and Rise of Skywalker. Specifically the many cool designs for Stormtroopers.

If you have looked through any of the “Art of” books for these films then you will be familiar with his name.

In this interview he talks about his creative experiences as a kid, and young adult How his older brother, (Preacher comic artist Steve Dillon) inspired his love of Star Wars and art.

Glyn goes into his experiences on the films working with directors and costume folks. If you are interested in concept art for live action films, or just interested in the creative pre-production processes of Star Wars, then this is one to listen to.

Glyn shares how his best work comes when his ego can stay out of the work because he knows that his work is not the final product. Get on with the work, enjoy the work, be present in the time you have.

Also, he talks of needing to take breaks between projects and setting up a painting studio for himself.

Creative Director, Ash Thorp, is the host of The Collective Podcast, which has interviewed lots of folks in this creative space, so make sure you explore more of his podcast as well.

Take care, and keep creating,

Ed