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From fan art to Star Wars: How Paul Shipper became a Hollywood poster artist
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Film poster artist Paul Shipper, whose career began by sharing fan art online, has worked on major Hollywood franchises including Marvel, Indiana Jones, and Star Wars. Based in Stourport, Worcestershire, Shipper is known for his classic 1970s and 80s illustration style. He is currently collaborating with AMPjam founder Gareth Griffiths on 'We've Been Framed', a charity exhibition in Birmingham featuring original artworks by over 60 international artists fitted into vintage and repurposed frames, with all auction proceeds supporting Edward's Trust.
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- Paul Shipper started his career by sharing fan artwork online, eventually being spotted by people connected to major film studios.
- He has created official posters and artwork for blockbusters including Avengers: Infinity War, Doctor Strange, and Star Wars projects like The Rise of Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
- Shipper's artistic style draws on the tradition of illustrated movie posters from the 1970s and 1980s.
- He is participating in the 'We've Been Framed' charity art exhibition at The Jointworks in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter.
- The exhibition features over 60 one-off pieces created by artists worldwide, designed to fit unusual vintage or repurposed frames.
- All pieces from the exhibition will be auctioned online after October to raise funds for Edward's Trust, a bereavement charity supporting families in the West Midlands.