A Tribute to Drew Struzan 1947-2025

Movie magic We celebrate the artist whose brushwork led to a golden age in film posters

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For over 40 years, Drew Struzan painted our cinematic heroes. But his talent for also capturing the emotion of a film shaped our childhood dreams.

From the quiet strength of Indiana Jones to the shock of Marty McFly, Drew's art spoke to generations of movie goers and aspiring artists alike, many of whom you'll find comments from on these pages, singing their praises for an artistic and, in many cases, personal hero.

The ImagineFX team wishes the very best for Drew's family.

I cannot emphasise how unbelievably gifted the legendary artist, Drew Struzan, was. His iconic movie posters, capturing the likeness of our favourite actors, using textures and palettes that conveyed the mood of visionary directors, was phenomenal. And all designed in an exciting, joyous composition that is so incredibly hard to accomplish.

I tried to emulate his dynamic work for my gift to the Spiderwick film crew back in 2008 only to learn how complicated his art was and how alive, energetic and effortless he made it look.

Godspeed, Drew. You've inspired so many.

Tony DiTerlizzi

With the passing of Drew Struzan, the prolific movie poster illustrator leaves behind a legacy of iconic film visuals from Star Wars to Indiana Jones and beyond.

Lucasfilm

Just heard Drew Struzan passed away. His incredible work has given me and countless others so much awe, joy and inspiration!

I had posters of his work as a teen, I began using colour pencils because I thought he used them too. Always inspired by him. RIP Drew Struzan.

Karla Ortiz

When I was in high school my ambition was to be an illustrator of album covers, so my artistic heroes were Roger Dean, Derek Riggs, etc., but above all of them was Drew Struzan... R.I.P.

Staz Johnson

RIP Drew Struzan, best of the best.

Jeff Simpson