dimanche, mars 19, 2006  Ralph McQuarrie is my new art hero. After seeing the stuff which he drew and PAINTED (!!!) for the Star Wars films, I am NOT WORTHY.The detail on the Death Star pictures and the lights around the interior of the weird place where Luke duels with Vader must have been coloured with acrylic paint applied with a brush that was approximately TWO HAIRS WIDE - they were THAT detailed. Ad and I loved the amazing way that he created the shading between light and dark (see the background for C3PO on the left) - seamless, soft, perfect. And the lightsabers! Softly aglow with paint: when asked, I hazarded a guess that it was done with a very, very small spray paint nozzle, but even then I can't be sure. The Art of Star Wars exhibition isn't really for everyone - it's really all about the concept art: models, costumes, vehicles, etc - no magic shows or fun rides that you can go on. However, there is a Foley Studio (you know, the sound studio where they record your amateur efforts to 'sound' a film?) - that was fun. Also "The Making Of Star Wars" screening (for Sith, of course), and a dress- up- and- take- pictures booth which I *so* did. I told myself I'd do it if they offered it :), and at $12 for three pictures (one costume, three poses), I thought it was a relatively alright price. It was either be Leia, or Amidala, and I picked the latter since it was visually more fun than all-while-no-buns Leia. ("The buns don't fit la," said the guy manning the camera.) No, I'm not posting pictures. $18 for the whole exhibition, including entry to the Science Centre, running till end of March or thereabouts. If you're a Star Wars fan, just go la. It's fun, just don't expect rides. [The Art of Star Wars] |
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