Illustrator Tim McDonagh Updates Star Wars Galactic Atlas with New Content
Illustrator Tim McDonagh, a longtime Star Wars enthusiast, was commissioned by Egmont Publishing in 2016 to create the Star Wars: Galactic Atlas, a 100-page large-format reference book. In 2023, he updated the atlas to include locations from newer films and series like The Last Jedi, The Rise of Skywalker, Ahsoka, and Andor. McDonagh's detailed, hand-drawn illustrations, inspired by comic books and graphic novels, feature a worn-down palette to match the franchise's aesthetic. The project originated from his Star Wars doodles on Instagram, leading to a test image for Tatooine. The updated atlas has received positive feedback, including a high Amazon rating and an entry for McDonagh on Wookieepedia.
Key facts
- Tim McDonagh illustrated the Star Wars: Galactic Atlas for Egmont Publishing in 2016 and updated it in 2023.
- The atlas includes locations from classic and newer Star Wars media, such as The Last Jedi and Ahsoka.
- McDonagh's illustration style is hand-drawn with pencils, pens, and markers, then digitally enhanced in Photoshop.
Entities
Artists
- Tim McDonagh
Institutions
- Egmont Publishing