Retro Style Minimalist Star Wars Travel Posters by Justin Van Genderen on Imagekind

Forest Moon of Endor by Justin Van GenderenStar Wars is one of the most iconic franchises in the history of cinema.  The futuristic galaxy, combined with traditional concepts, has led it to become of the highest grossing film franchises of all time.  Due to its popularity, there is a significant amount of artwork surrounding it.

Justin Van Genderen has created some of the most beautiful minimalist Star Wars travel poster series. Check them out! Whether you’re a die-hard Star Wars fan or not, I am sure you’ll appreciate these retro style travel posters advertising a galaxy far, far away.

Enjoy the posters!

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Out of this World #2 – Nebulae Tutorials and Inspiration

thumbAlright, well it’s time for part two of our “Out of this World” series.  This time, we’re going to look at the best nebula tutorials and images out there on the web.  Nebulae are notoriously difficult to create, because they come in varying shapes, sizes and colors.  It is for this same reason that designers love to create them, because the possibilities are almost endless.

Here’s the best tutorials and inspiration for nebulae.  Hopefully you like it, and if you have a comment or addition to our list, be sure to leave a comment.

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Out of this World #1 – Planet Tutorials and Inspiration

Perhaps one of the most popular forms of digital art out there is that of space art.  The concept of existence beyond Earth stirs the imagination of many.  Movies such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Apollo 13, Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, and more, only further the interest in this particular genre of art.  There are many techniques for creation, from 3D rendering to digital matte painting.  However, good advice on the subject is often difficult to find.  Luckily, Presidia Creative has compiled a list of the best tutorials, resources and inspiration for aspiring space artists.  This post will be broken into several parts, so here is the planet tutorial, resource and inspiration list.

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