A native of California, Iain McCaig grew up in British Columbia, Canada, before training at the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. Having lent his creative talents to the Star Wars galaxy for almost three decades, some of his most iconic designs include the villainous visage of Darth Maul, the royal regalia of Queen Amidala, and, most recently, the legendary look of The High Republic publishing initiative.
Star Wars Insider caught up with the artist, writer, filmmaker, and storyteller, to learn about his Star Wars career and sources of inspiration.
Star Wars Insider: What were your earliest childhood inspirations?
Iain McCaig: My family were all storytellers, full of tales and never-ending bedtime stories.
I grew up amidst a dragon’s horde of books and comics, television and movies, stacks of Famous…