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 Post subject: RIP Ralph McQuarrie
PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:16 pm 
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 Post subject: RIP Ralph McQuarrie
PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:24 pm 
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Fuck. First Shelly and now Ralph, too? This day sucks.

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 Post subject: RIP Ralph McQuarrie
PostPosted: Sat Mar 03, 2012 11:38 pm 
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Damn. I remember reading The Art of Star Wars and just being blown away by his matte painting. He really was the best in the industry.


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 Post subject: RIP Ralph McQuarrie
PostPosted: Sun Mar 04, 2012 2:36 am 
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I had the portfolio with the paintings in that obit. His work was just awesome. RIP

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 Post subject: RIP Ralph McQuarrie
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:18 am 
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I had that art of Star Wars book when I was young. Always loved his work. RIP.


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 Post subject: RIP Ralph McQuarrie
PostPosted: Tue Mar 06, 2012 4:10 pm 
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I also loved his work. I thought his paintings hinted at worlds more exotic and fascinating than even what was presented in the films.


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