From rural Wales to the walls of collectors worldwide. Episode nine features pen and ink illustrator Richey Beckett, whose meticulous line work has defined artwork for Metallica, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Labyrinth, and HBO’s Game of Thrones.

We dive into the iconic movie posters of the ’80s, influences, and how VHS-era artwork shaped an entire generation. Richey breaks down why posters shouldn’t replicate the film or the moment, but the idealized version of it.

He walks us through his Game of Thrones piece, the story behind his “Moth Into the Flame” Metallica poster; growing up with fantasy art; and why some of the best gig posters exaggerate reality instead of copying it.

Check out Richey’s work: richeybeckett.com | IG: @richeybeckett

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