All of June we are celebrating those stellar pioneers of the visual arts, those people who help us see Star Wars through new eyes and with wildly beautiful variety! Today we shine a spotlight on Erich Ehrlich from the 501st Star Garrison in Texas. He has done SO much supporting Star Wars fan clubs, event,s campaigns, and causes with his stunning designs!
Eric considers himself to be one of the lucky ones who grew up with the original trilogy. He was seven years old when “A New Hope” came out and it has been a source of creative inspiration ever since. As a kid growing up amidst a backdrop of challenging situations, Star Wars served as way to imagine, escape, dream, and find hope. It still has that power for him. Eric studied fine art and creative communications at the Art Institute of Dallas and has spent the last 30 years as a designer, creative director and brand storyteller for many iconic brands including LEGO, Disney, VISA, Keebler, Coca-Cola, and AT&T. In 2015 Eric fulfilled a lifelong dream of being a Stormtrooper when he joined the 501st Legion and that opened a new door for new opportunities to combine his love of design with his love of Star Wars. Over the past 5 years Eric has worked with Rancho Obi-Wan, The Make-A-Wish Foundation, and The Peter Mayhew Foundation as well as the 501st Legion, Astromech Builders and Rebel Legion clubs. He is most grateful to have found an avenue that allows him to celebrate his love of Star Wars and passion for helping others. It was through the 501st Legion Eric and his husband Zylo met Albin and. Eric recently had the honor of creating the logo art for the R2-KT Global Ambassadroid Group.
In addition to designing for a galaxy far, far away, Eric enjoys creating multi-media artwork that includes watercolor, gouache, charcoal, and photography. His work has been featured in gallery shows in both Dallas and Chicago.
Eric, his husband and their two corgis, Hux and Korben, live in Dallas, Texas
Creative Links:
Website: ericehrlich.com
If anyone is interested in a commission they can email Eric directly at eehrlich70@gmail.com or check out his gallery at RedBubble:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/eguy1970/shop?asc=u&ref=acco
Social: Instagram account e1970
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