‘Star Wars’ concept artists Ralph McQuarrie dies, aged 82 – his top ten paintings…

Legendary concept artists Ralph McQuarrie died on Saturday, aged 82. For so many film makers of my generation, his artwork fired the imagination and adorned our teenage bedroom walls. And his work was instructive for personally, as it showed how a stunning artwork could bring a story vividly to life, all before a frame of film was shot – a powerful tool when communicating your vision to investors, actors, sales agents. And so I present to you my top ten favourite and iconic Ralph McQuarrie paintings.

ABOVE –  The Empire Strikes Back

ABOVE – Cloud City – The Empire Strikes Back

ABOVE – The Empire Strikes Back

ABOVE – The Empire Strikes Back

ABOVE –  Star Wars

ABOVE – Return Of The Jedi

ABOVE – Return Of The Jedi

ABOVE – Star Wars

ABOVE – Star Wars

ABOVE – Star Wars

Ralphs passing is a reminder to us all to chase the dream now, not one day, some day, for that day may never come…

Onwards and upwards

Chris Jones, Film Maker and Author

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