Ralph McQuarrie

American conceptual designer

Ralph McQuarrie Midjourney AI style | Illustrators | Midlibrary
Ralph McQuarrie Midjourney AI style | Illustrators | Midlibrary
Ralph McQuarrie Midjourney AI style | Illustrators | Midlibrary
Ralph McQuarrie Midjourney AI style | Illustrators | Midlibrary
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American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: abstract 3D render
abstract 3D render
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
megacity with futuristic bioarchitecture
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
concept art character design of retropunk steam knight
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: retro fairy-tale illustration
retro fairy-tale illustration
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: haute-couture fashion outfit
haute-couture fashion outfit
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: traditional folk art
traditional folk art
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
bold minimalist logo design for Istanbul city municipal services
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
black-and-white manga comic strip --niji 6
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
cinematic shot from sci-fi movie
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
realistic landscape photograph of quiet dawn --style raw
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: classical 18th-century oil painting
classical 18th-century oil painting
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: creative pattern composition
creative pattern composition
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: photographic portrait of female protagonist
photographic portrait of female protagonist
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
technical infrastructure blueprint schematics
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: typographic composition with large letters
typographic composition with large letters
American conceptual designer | Midjourney SREF style | Prompt: editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
editorial illustration for popular scientific magazine cover
About

Ralph McQuarrie was an American conceptual designer and illustrator, renowned for his work on the original Star Wars trilogy. His visionary designs and illustrations played a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of the Star Wars universe, influencing the look of science fiction in film and media.

Ralph McQuarrie's Midjourney style is characterized by its bold and detailed sci-fi illustrations. The compositions often feature dynamic angles and a strong sense of depth, with a focus on futuristic and epic themes. The color palette includes earth tones and metallic hues, enhancing the mechanical and architectural elements. The style is illustrative and cinematic, capturing expansive alien landscapes and robotic figures with fine brushstrokes and layered textures. This approach reflects McQuarrie's influence on visual storytelling and conceptual design, echoing the adventurous and imaginative spirit of his work.

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Most promising Midjourney styles in our catalog get a special treatment in our Benchmarking Lab—we run each of such styles through a special test, consisting of nine standardized prompts. Want to learn more? Check out our special guide: Nine Prompts, Nine Stories →

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