Star Wars has enchanted the minds and hearts of several generations with its stories and characters. Children from the 1970s are now sharing their love for the franchise with their children and grandchildren and its more than likely that will continue for the next 40 years.
The love for Star Wars has led to some beautiful pieces of art from fans who come up with great ideas, including genderbent characters. These characters present a what-if scenario: what if many of your favorite characters in the franchise were the opposite gender? These pieces of art show the creators' passion and talent!
A Young Skywalker Begins Her Training On Dagobah
The first of a few pieces by artist Shorelle, this piece depicts a female version of Luke Skywalker training with Master Yoda on the swampy planet of Dagobah from The Empire Strikes Back.
Combining a pleasing art-style with beautifully contrasting colors makes for a glimpse at a scene that some fans will wish they could see brought to life. The dark and muted background, as well as the glimpse of Master Yoda, also displays respectable attention to detail that is rarely ever shown in a piece like this.
The Dark But Conflicted Daughter Of Han Solo
According to the Pinterest post, Isaiah Stephens on DeviantArt graces us with this beautiful depiction of Ben Solo AKA Kylo Ren in a female form, based on what looks like Kylo Ren's appearance in Episode VII: The Force Awakens.
The dark background and garb of Kylo Ren mixed with the vibrant red of her lightsaber provide an iconic image that even cosplayers have been seen replicating in the past. The artwork also does a swell job portraying the inner conflict that was delivered throughout the sequel trilogy.
The Closest Fans Will Ever See Of A Live-Action Genderbent Star Wars Movie
This piece was one that recently went viral: it was created using FaceApp and it shows what Luke would have looked like in A New Hope if she were an adorable farmgirl. It gives Luke an appearance that has an uncanny resemblance to Elizabeth Olsen. The picture was originally posted on Twitter by a user that was unfortunately deleted for reasons unknown; a shame as fans can thank the user for gifting the world with an interesting "What If" version of these iconic movie scenes.
Their Love Is Eternal, Even When Gender Swapped
Another piece by Shorelle depicts the romance that spans the stars, with a female Anakin Skywalker embracing her loving husband - a male version of Padme Amidala who is sporting the necklace that his wife made for her all those years ago.
The colors, the expressions of the characters, and the softer art style help this piece display a lot of emotion, which is more than what fans experienced in the prequel trilogy. Many would agree: this is a beautiful piece of fan art from Shorelle.
She's Not So Bad For A Scoundrel
From artist Mirelle Ortega comes a gender-swapped incarnation of everyone's favorite smuggler: Han Solo wielding her DL-44 blaster. It's a familiar yet dynamic pose for the character done in a more cartoonish style that almost resembles something from Genndy Tartakovsky's work.
The hair flowing in the wind, along with the use of shading and colors, makes this one of the more beautiful female Han Solo depictions out there. It's simplistic yet very effective in nearly every way.
Leaders Of The First Order, As Well As Lovers
In this concept of a gender-swapped reality by Elithien, the upper part of the art depicts the hatred Kylo Ren and General Hux have for one another, much like in the movies, only now they are beautifully illustrated women.
However, down below, these two appear to have an unrequited love, which is sure to make fans of the sequel trilogy ponder and rethink the banter between the two characters. Elithien went out of their way to give fans a wonderful piece perfect for Pride Month.
The Jedi Sisters And Heroes Of The Clone Wars
This artwork by HolyVarus on DeviantArt almost resembles something you'd see in the more recent Marvel Comics, with the dynamic poses and details of our heroines. The characters featured here are another genderbent incarnation of Anakin Skywalker alongside her master and best friend, Obi-Wan Kenobi in her female form.
The detail of the characters is very refined and impressive. It's sure to make fans want to read a full comic series starring these ladies.
Darth Vader Makes For An Elegant Yet Powerful Villainess
Here is yet another female Anakin from Telthona on ArtStation, only this time depicts it Anakin after that fateful battle on Mustafar, trapped in that robotic body of Darth Vader.
With a satisfying mix of blues, greys, and blacks, this image of Darth Vader on the bridge of a Star Destroyer has as much a visually pleasing background as the detail on Vader herself. Vader is also depicted as someone who is both graceful yet imposing at the same time: a Sith one would not want against them.
From A Farmgirl On Tattooine To Rebel Commander
Shorelle is at it again with an interesting piece that shows two different periods in a female Luke Skywalker's life: on the left, one can see the scene from A New Hope when Luke stares longingly into the two suns of Tattooine, a young girl seeking adventure.
On the right side, one can see a more hardened Luke from the events of Empire Strikes Back, showing not only the passion Shorelle has for this character but also that this Luke is becoming a woman, making this a truly effective piece of art.
The End Of Lady Skywalker's Journey
Shorelle has already proven to be a talented artist, but it's time for the evolution of female Luke Skywalker to end. Here, they have depicted the final confrontation between Lady Luke and Darth Vader in the climax of Return Of The Jedi.
Her growth as a Jedi and as a woman has come to an end - she is now a Jedi like her father before her. Her determination to redeem her father is depicted in this well-illustrated piece that shows her as the bright beacon of hope in the darkness surrounding her.