Ralph Mcquarrie dead at 82

[Figuremod73]

McQuarrie had an background in N.A.S.A. technical illustration if I remember correctly. He was BIG part of what made Star Wars look so cool. I didnt have the whole portfolio but I did have one print from ROTJ of the Emperor using the force on Luke.
One of things I use to stare at was the corridors from the death star. They actually looked like they could go on past what he had painted.
Did he ever do any more movie work?
You'll be missed Mr. McQuarrie

[Nostalgiabuff]

RIP Mr. McQuarrie

[Sowth]

Sad news indeed. No Ralph McQuarrie = No Star Wars Universe as we know it.

[Gorn Captain]

I believe that his vision of SW was actually more of an influence on the actual look than George Lucas' initial input.
McQuarrie more or less created the looks of Stormtroopers, etc...

[Bruce Banner]

An unrivalled visionary and a true master has passed.
RIP.

[megoscott]

Me too. I wore out that SW Portfolio, it fascinated and inspired me. He was a vastly important artist to countless other artists. He made great work and had a great life, can't ask for more than that.

[rche]

rip Mr. McQ.
some of my favorite things from my bookshelf were my portfolios for the SW and ESB movies along with the sketchbooks. I used to spend a good amount of time staring at the things that almost were and filling in the spaces around the edges of the pics with my imagination.

I was SUPER happy when Hasbro honored Ralph with the series a few years back and, although I am a little over the 1:18 modern Star Wars world, I would not want to give those up for anything.

Thank you sir for the amazing drawings and inspiration.

[Toyman_Chris]

May the Force Be With Him.....

Couldn't have said it better....

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May The Force Be With Him.....

[4NDR01D]

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