Matt Yuricich, the passing of a Hollywood legend

Matt painting a Matte from Bladerunner

May 28th, 2012 marks the passing of a dear friend and a Hollywood Legend. Matt Yuricich was one of the greatest Matte Painters the movie industry has ever seen, and his Oscar winning talents span decades of incredible motion picture masterpieces. I met Matt at Apogee in early 1987 and he was hidden in a dark back room of the shop painting away for a small show the company had going on.. I didn’t know much about his history but I did know he did the paintings for Blade Runner and Ghostbusters… It took a while for him to ease in to a conversation but I quickly found out that he was as big of a fan of Ding Dongs as I was.. It was an odd ice breaker but from there on he would always ask if I had anymore when I would walk by, HAAA! He was at the shop for about two months and it was always a treat to watch him work when I could sneak over. He was a gentleman, an artist and a very funny man. I always remembered those days of working with one of my idols and his passing is a sad one indeed.. Years later I found out he worked on Hitchcock’s “North by Northwest” and it was a thrill to find out that he did all of my favorite paintings from the film..

Below is a link to a tribute page put together by NZpete from a couple of years ago and he has really put together an awesome array of Matt’s work from the beginning to the end. Goodby Matt and thanks for sharing your talents with us both on and off the screen. God’s speed my friend.  

http://nzpetesmatteshot.blogspot.com/2010/10/matts-mattes-photo-tribute-to-career-of.html

the road warrior, the 30th anniversarry

article to follow after memorial day,, off to Wonderfest so hold on lots to come for this one

Annie, and Deadmen don’t wear plaid, the 30th anniversarry

article to follow

the Road Warrior cover art

Howdy all,  this Monday marks the 30th Anniversary of one of my all time favorite movies, “THE ROAD WARRIOR.”  I was racing the clock to get this art work done, printed and mailed so I could get the May 21st Post Mark from Burbank…just made it and got them in the mail today.  I usually draw the art for the Motion Picture covers but this time I was only allowed time for a photoshop montage.  Here are the two versions created, and I would love to get some feed back on which version works best….

Thanks

version 1

version 2

wyoming

Howdy all, I’m now a Wyoming resident and so love my new home.  I made the long drive last weekend and was so happy to be back with my family again after a long separation because of my working in LA and my wife and daughters being in WY.  So glad to be home and so love the small town life.

Yesterday I saw two ranch trucks drive down our road in a 24 hour span. The town of  Torrington is for the most part closed today because it’s Sunday and everyone is at church.  The sun is shining, there is NO WIND, and there is nothing even remotely similar to Los Angeles anywhere to be found…Nothing is locked up behind glass at Walmart, there are mirrors in all the restrooms and there is no gang scratch or graffiti anywhere.  Vacant farm houses are intact and not looted and everyone says hi or waves as you go by.  Teenagers working at the fast food places are all very nice and happy; American flags and signs of patriotism are everywhere.  The military folks in and around town are not scoffed at or looked down upon.  There are families everywhere doing things together.  I see people of all ages in restaurants taking a moment or two to pray before they eat…

Well I could go on and on so in short I’ll say that this place is perfect, just like the small towns I grew up in, in Arizona.  So With all that said, I’m settled in and got my computer set up and I HAVE INTERNET at home again! (editor’s note… YEA!)  So tomorrow starts day one of the return of the blog and the beginning of a look back at the Summer movies of 1982.  Have a great Sunday and Mother’s Day all.

John

rebirth of the blog

Howdy all, the blog has been dark for a while due to the incredibly busy and long hours at work…. It all ends next Friday the 10th so don’t get used to the dark just yet,, the blog will be back once work is through.

 

Stay Tuned

Merry Christmas 2011 from the eaves family

 

 

To all my friends here on the blog, my entire family and I wanted to wish everyone that visits here a very Merry Christmas.  This March will be the third year of Eavesdropping with Johnny, and it has been such a pleasure to have met so many new friends and post so many artifacts from the world of Trek and beyond.  The last year has been a busy one and there have been few posts, but with the coming of 2012 the blog will be up and running hopefully as regularly as it was in the first years.  Lots of stuff to scan n post will be coming, and I’m looking forward to more special StarShip designs named after some of the readers here.

 

Christmas is a special day in the Eaves home, and we are all so very thankfull for all the friends and family that we have so close to us and for the gift of Gods’s son Jesus who was born on this day.  Thank you, Lord, for this and all You do for us.  A very special Merry Christmas to all the brave men and woman who serve in the US Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy, and the Coast Guard for your service and sacrifice in keeping us here at home and those abroad safe and free.

 

 The Shepherds Worship the Savior: Out in the fields, an angel of the Lord appeared to the shepherds who were tending their flocks of sheep by night. The angel announced that the Savior had been born in the town of David. Suddenly a great host of heavenly beings appeared with the angels and began singing praises to God. As the angelic beings departed, the shepherds decided to travel to Bethlehem and see the Christ-child. There they found Mary, Joseph and the baby, in the stable. After their visit, they began to spread the word about this amazing child and everything the angel had said about Him. They went on their way still praising and glorifying God. But Mary kept quiet, treasuring their words and pondering them in her heart. It must have been beyond her ability to grasp, that sleeping in her arms—the tender child she had just borne—was the Savior of the world.

bat’leth, swordplay

Howdy all does anyone out there have a bat’leth and does sword play with one,,, I have questions about how they handle,, If you do give me ago and let me know how I can reach you!!! thanks.

The neglected blog

Sorry all for the poor year of entries and lack of Star trek stuff,,,, Crazy year with the family move to Wyoming and lack of time to get new stuff scanned to post,,, brighter days ahead with more of what you love as soon as the world slows down abit… OK sorry for all the hold ups and so look forward to getting back to posting.. OK have a great week and don’t forget this Thursday marks the 45th anniversary of Star Trek.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Da Man, Mr. John Michael Eaves!!! ::applause::

Yes. As it has been pointed out previously, it IS indeed Mr. Eaves’ birthday today!  Here is a little tiny birthday gift to my buddy, John.  I hope to have more new headers, but for today…well, here’s a new one I promised you MONTHS ago.

With love and thanks from me and all your blog friends…HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!  Hope you’re enjoying your day!

Deanne