Star Wars: Bottleneck Gallery's Timed Empire Strikes Back Prints Available Now!
To mark the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, [...]
Inspiration
"I knew going in that I'd want to feature the Empire and Vader prominently," Ferguson tells ComicBook.com about designing his look for the print. "I was very much inspired by the original Tom Jung one sheet from 1980 (pictures below). I wanted to basically do my take on that concept with a looming Vader. However I also wanted it to feel unwise and more graphic, which is where I hit on using the meditation chamber as framing device for the composition. I did maybe 7 or 8 thumbnails before I landed on the one I liked."
Love for Star Wars
This Empire Strikes Back print marks the latest piece from Fergurson for the Star Wars franchise, something he says he'll continue to do until he can't figure out anything new to draw.
"If I couldn't come up with something new that I myself liked I don't think I do it. I just love Star Wars and working in that universe is so much fun... so I keep going back for more. There's so much to take inspiration from."
prevnextOrigin of the Japanese variant
We also asked Fergurson about the origin of the Japanese variants, which was birthed from another original piece of art created for the
"While researching the project I happened to look at the original Japanese posters by Noriyoshi Ohrai and it struck me how graphic and interesting the titles looked, especially when put up next to my poster and the meditation chamber."
Thumbnail designs
Some of Ferguson's thumbnail drawings can be seen below.
