adamqd Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 "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." We Lost a Legend yesterday, Ralph McQuarrie, sadly passed away aged 82, after a 15 year struggle with Parkinson's Disease. Many of you will know of him, but those who dont, every time you see Star Wars, and any piece of merchandise, the very look and feel of that Galaxy far far away was brought to life if not envisioned by Ralph, Apart from George himself, we've lost perhaps the most influential person involved with the Star Wars Saga. he also did concept art for BSG, Star Trek, Back to the Future, Indiana Jones, E.T among others. Rest in Peace. Ralph McQuarrie Remembered, by George Lucas Ralphmcquarrie.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blix Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 That's sad news, but he will be immortalized through his artwork which encapsulates the Star Wars universe and is inspiring to many young artists today. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purifier Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 His artwork caught my eye when I first saw it on the cover of a book called Star Wars: Splinter Of The Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster. I've always enjoyed his artwork. R.I.P Ralph McQuarrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pho3nix Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astor Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 His illustrations for Star Wars are beyond compare, but I love his drawings for Battlestar Galactica just as much. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pho3nix Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Just changed my wallpaper to this: Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynk Former Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 The end of an era... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Indeed it is. RIP to the man responsible for the look and feel that made the OT so groundbreaking and memorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamqd Posted March 5, 2012 Author Share Posted March 5, 2012 Just changed my wallpaper to this: Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) amazing. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shem Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Ralph McQuarrie was amazing! RIP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scorge Posted March 6, 2012 Share Posted March 6, 2012 This is terrible. He was amazing in artwork and all the stuff he did. Sad he had to die R.I.P. Ralph McQuarrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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