Two magazine covers dating from the 70’s – these alien worlds were painted by Kazuaki Saito for the long running Japanese publication “SF Magazine”.
Art taken from a larger post over at pinktentacle.com
Thanks to draw at drawingsilence.com for putting me on to these…
Hey Kie, Thanks for the link to my site. What I find interesting about these images is the relationship between the abstract and the realistic elements within them.
Comment by draw — April 10, 2009 @ 12:35 am
These illustrations just draw me in. I want to buy this pub. Super nice!
Comment by Jem N' Tonic — April 10, 2009 @ 3:38 am
Nice!
The second illustration is similar to “Neonn Genesis Evangelion” aliens (famous SF japan anime: huge aliens with abstract designs).
Comment by Jerom — April 10, 2009 @ 8:25 am
Hey, no worries for the link Draw – cheers for suggesting Saito’s work in the first place…..
Yeap it’s super-cool stuff….. I think the bright backgrounds are great – looks like Bleach on ink! or similar – Great Colours anyway.
Even though these date from 1971 I’d never tag them retro as they still look so fresh!
Comment by Kie — April 10, 2009 @ 8:25 am
They are really amazing!
Comment by franco brambilla — May 27, 2009 @ 2:46 pm
Agreed on that
Comment by Kie — May 27, 2009 @ 4:34 pm