Drew’s studio sits in the back corner of a Zen garden in Pasadena. He had recently retired, from a mature, long paced career as a commercial illustrator. He was also a new grandfather of a 4 month old boy, who along with Drew’s wife is sitting in the chair and spends many hours in the studio entertaining Drew. On the table, under the window, sits a 6 shooter, holster and photograph of his role model, Roy Rodgers, who was also a family man. Drew now enjoys painting and sculpting personal work, like the image of his wife at 4 years old in front of a ’55 car (see at 3 o’ clock).
Drew has painted album covers, advertising, collectibles, and book covers, but he is best known for his extensive movie poster work. Popularly known by his signature first name on his work, he is one of the industry’s most recognized artists, having provided artwork for over 150 movie posters, including many of the best-known films of all time. As a favorite artist of film directors, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Drew has created distinct and indelible images for many of their film releases. Indiana Jones’ fedora and whip, hangs from one wall as a memory from past movie projects.
The Studio Tour 