Superior Artwork's Tribute To Drew Struzan

Some cliche someplace mentioned that ‘a picture is worth a thousand words.’ This has confirmed to be the case for me and particularly in the case of fan artwork. I’ve all the time sought out nice fan artwork and have needed to share it with as many individuals as potential. “Awesome Art” is the outlet for that keenness. On this column, I’ll showcase the kick-ass art work of some nice artists, with the hopes that these artists get the eye they deserve. That’s the purpose. If in case you have any questions or feedback, and even recommendations of artwork or different nice artists, be at liberty to contact me at any time at [email protected].

This week we misplaced an absolute titan of the film artwork business. I’m after all speaking about the nice Drew Struzan.

I nonetheless keep in mind the primary poster of his I noticed. It was so unimaginable to me, and it immediately created an unforgettable reminiscence. I used to be seven years outdated, and through a faculty discipline journey we went to The Grandview Cinema in Port-Aux-Basques, Newfoundland. Proper there on the theater wall with “Coming Soon” written above it, was the poster for Indiana Jones and the Final Campaign. Upon my first sight of this poster, I used to be instantly transported to a brand new world of surprise, artwork, and creativeness.

I didn’t realize it then, however that day I used to be launched to a person who would develop into my favorite artist of all time. Like so many others, I knew Drew’s work lengthy earlier than I ever heard his identify. And like so many others, I used to be all the time awe struck once I noticed a brand new poster created together with his artwork.

Not like immediately, with the web, a number of trailers, and behind the scenes reveals concerning the subsequent huge blockbuster, usually instances the film poster was the primary time you even heard of the film. It was the poster’s job to peak your curiosity and promote you on that film, and Drew’s posters all the time did that. His posters all the time appeared to be related to the entire finest films, and even when the film wasn’t the very best, you’ll be able to wager it wasn’t due to the poster.

Drew was an inspiration not solely to myself, however seemingly everybody who creates poster artwork. Practically each artist I’ve ever interviewed for Superior Artwork has cited him as one in every of, if not their largest, inspiration.

I consider I heard it mentioned finest this week when a type of artists famous, “Drew could take you on an epic journey in one painted image.” I couldn’t have mentioned it higher myself.

On this week’s column we’re going a barely completely different route, by celebrating and honouring Drew Struzan. I’m honouring Drew the easiest way I understand how – by letting his superb work communicate for itself.

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