Star Wars: Return of the Jedi

Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Concept Illustration for A-Wing, c.1983 by Ralph McQuarrie (Graphite, ink, and colored pencil on paper). Collection of Trent Claus. This page illustrates the hand-drawn Ralph McQuarrie A-Wing fighter thumbnail sketches from McQuarrie's Star Wars: Return of the Jedi Portfolio. These thumbnail concept sketches show the A-Wing from the front, side, and bird's-eye views. McQuarrie was well-known for creating small study compositions in the development of his artwork.