Moebius, History's Slickest Artist

     When I first saw Moebius' artwork I was impressed but maybe not as impressed as I am now. Probably because his artwork is so effortless. Anyways just always looking for more inspiration.

From the 40 days dans le Désert B

From the 40 days dans le Désert B

From a run of prints Moebius did with Geof Darrow, La Cité Feu, or City of

From a run of prints Moebius did with Geof Darrow, La Cité Feu, or City of

Commissioned by Hermès(A perfume company) for an ad campaign named Voyage d’Hermès, it was never run unfortunately.

Commissioned by Hermès(A perfume company) for an ad campaign named Voyage d’Hermès, it was never run unfortunately.

From page 3-4 of Harzakc

From page 3-4 of Harzakc

Another from Voyage d’Hermès

Another from Voyage d’Hermès

Moebius created a gatefold cover for a french compilation : Jimi Hendrix/1 Are You Experienced, Axis: Bold As Love

Moebius created a gatefold cover for a french compilation : Jimi Hendrix/1 Are You Experienced, Axis: Bold As Love

Another for the same compilation

Another for the same compilation

 

I also uploaded a couple of his comics that partially inspired Heavy Metal.

Arzach

Arzak

I snaggle-toothed them from a now defunct website. I realize that it is certainly copy written material but I look at it more as a source of inspiration. If you really dig it I'm sure you will go and purchase the book. Also he is now dead so any profits are not going to him anymore so, I feel better about it. Well, that's my rationale anyways, enjoy.