STAR WARS Concept Artist Ralph McQuarrie has Passed Away
Artist Ralph McQuarrie passed away on Saturday March 3rd at the age of 82. For those of you that didn't know, McQuarrie worked on the Star Wars films with George Lucas, and basically designed the whole look and style of that universe. He also worked on several other classic films such as Raiders of the Lost Ark and E.T.
We've lost an incredibly talented and imaginative artist, but his work will live on forever in the amazing films that he's helped create throughout the years, some of which are some of the greatest movies ever made.
Here's tribute to the artist that was posted on McQuarrie's official website...
It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Ralph McQuarrie.
People say you should never meet your heroes. Ralph was the exception to that rule. We were all fans of his amazing art long before we were blessed with his friendship. But once you got to know Ralph it was impossible not to become a fan of Ralph the man.
Ralph was a very special person for many more reasons than his undeniable brilliance with a brush. He was an especially kind, sensitive, deep, modest, funny and fascinating gentleman. And as fine a role model as any one could have wished for.
His influence on design will be felt forever. There's no doubt in our hearts that centuries from now amazing spaceships will soar, future cities will rise and someone, somewhere will say...
"that looks like something Ralph McQuarrie painted."
One final word... I just want to thank McQuarrie for all of the wonderful and timeless art he's created over his career.