Upon entering the world of Star Wars art, one man...more than any other, designed an Empire. This fact is irrefutable and if you don't know the name commit it to memory, it's Ralph McQuarrie. When studio heads had no idea if Lucas could ever make his film fly, McQuarrie stepped in and gave a galaxy far, far away it's style and furthermore it's grand scale. He was the man gave menace to Darth Vader, rendered Lightsaber duals and also Cantina & Millenium Falcon in the Port of Mos Eisley. He was a somewhat forgotten hero of my childhood, when thinking back now I'd trace and copy his work. As a full fledged professional artist I've grown to appreciate him even more. Working on Star Wars art myself I do my best to imbibe my work with his spirit. While I've had a chance to render several Darth Vader's this one pays the closet homage yet.
http://www.ralphmcquarrie.com/
With Bad Intentions Always,
Gothic Hangman
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