Jenny Dolfen, a self-trained artist in Jülich, Germany, has drawn since she learned how to hold a pencil. From that early age, she’s been attracted to the worlds of fantasy, from J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth to George Lucas’ galaxy far, far away.

Here, Jenny brings the new generation of Star Wars characters to life with watercolors. May the 4th Be With You!

How did the last installment in the saga, The Force Awakens, rekindle your love for Star Wars?

For several years, I lived and breathed Star Wars. When Episode I came out, my then-boyfriend (now husband) and I were stoked for it. We drove to London to see it in May, rather than wait until August when it opened in Germany. We got the last two tickets for the Royal Box at the Odeon! We loved the film.

But it dawned on us when we…