VaderPainter

Hayden Chistensen and VaderPainter at Skywalker Ranch
Robert E "VaderPainter" Bean
Bob has been designing costumes and props since 1977 when he donned his first home made Darth Vader costume. Since then he has learned a great deal about fiberglass, painting and mold creating. He is recognized the world over for his incredible talents and is highly sought after for his technique to get a professional appearance in the art of costuming.
He initially became well known for his ability to paint fiberglass and plastic armor using automotive paint equipment and supplies. He spent many months perfecting the process he now uses to get the wonderful results when he paints. Thus was born VaderPainter.com; due to the high demand of other costumers requesting his painting services and custom armor modifications.
However he has also branched out into other movie and historical costumes and props. He takes great pride in producing a visually pleasing product for everyone to enjoy. His costume creations can be seen in commercials and print, locally and nationally, interviews, private performances, independent films, charities and much more. He has even been used as a model for Dark Horse Comic illustrators and other officially licensed LucasFilm artists as well as publications for games.
Here is artwork I modeled for by Joe Corroney.
Hi Robert, This is one of the most emotional pieces I've ever done, it was a hard piece to complete and if it wasn't for your excellent costume reference my idea for the composition wouldn't have turned out so successfully.
-Joe Corroney
Here is a poster done by Matt Busch that I modeled for...
Hope all is well with you!
I wanted to give you the heads up that I used you as reference for the new EMPIRE STRIKES BACK poster I did!!!
-Matt Busch
Come join this new Prequel Star Wars costuming group!
Here are some of my costumes...