Marko Manev is a phenomenally-talented graphic designer with a unique style and an impressive clientele list. Officially-licensed and often commissioned, Manev creates rich, vibrant visual experiences using silhouettes and subtle shading. However, his most recent work for Solo: A Star Wars Story (these gorgeous variant IMAX posters) isn’t his first time creating stunning Star Wars silhouette artwork.
Playing with color and texture, Manev creates incredible visual landscapes with every piece of art he designs. Notably, his composition, lighting effects, and smart use of shapes elevate his designs to an epic scale. Moody and unmistakable, Marko Manev’s artwork is utterly impressive.
Not to mention, Manev’s list of clients and brands include some heavy hitters: Lucasfilm, 20th Century Fox, Paramount, Disney. His style is distinctive and desirable, so it is no wonder studios would officially-license and commission his artwork. In fact, magazines like Wired and The New Yorker have commissioned Manev for his unique style.
Nevertheless, Manev still finds time to work on personal passion projects. One, in particular, is an ongoing series of film-noir style Star Wars silhouette designs. These designs evoke a sense of awe: Selective focus, depth of field, and beautiful lighting techniques make for highly stylized, atmospheric scenescapes.
Let’s take a closer look at these spectacular Star Wars silhouette designs by Marko Manev.
“Marko Manev is an illustrator, graphic designer and a conceptual mixed-media artist. He has a bachelor of fine arts degree and has worked as a graphic designer in advertising for a number of years. Currently he works as a freelance artist and specializes in digital illustration for film, TV shows, games and various pop culture properties. His clients include Marvel, Lucasfilm, Disney, 20th Century Fox, Wizards of the Coast, Wired Magazine, The New Yorker, Variety and many others. Marko is available for commission work.”
In conclusion, Star Wars is awesome, Marko Manev is awesome, and YOU are awesome for checking out our list!
After all, you could have taken a Buzzfeed quiz for the billionth time. But, how many quizzes can you take before you accept that you’re not a Han Solo, you’re more of a Plo Koon?
Either way, you should waste more time with us and check out these amazing Last Jedi Illustration by Devin Doty!
Be a lot cooler if ya did
We send nothing but the good shit. Once a week. That’s it.
Stay up-to-date with all of the design and creative news, resources, and inspiration by signing up for the CreativesFeed newsletter!