Lucas and Frazetta

I have this crazy theory that I want to run by some like-minded individuals. Tag, you're it.

This is George Lucas and Frank Frazetta. Notice Lucas's sweater.

There are a bunch of photos of Lucas in that sweater around the time of the Star Wars pre-/production, here's one:

So. When exactly did Lucas visit Frazetta? Before or after Star Wars came out?

If before, was he trying to recruit him for the film? Or maybe for a poster? The Style A poster is certainly reminiscient of Frazetta's iconic poses after all.

It's kind of a longshot, but there's something plausible about it in my mind, even though I've never heard it talked about before.

Heilemann said:

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I am totally digging that sweater. I want one!!

Yeah, I've been trying to figure out what print it is, but I can't make it out.

Frank Frazetta’s work made such an impact that director George Lucas asked him to do some work on the Star Wars films. Unfortunately retaining rights was equally important to Lucas and he refused to allow Frazetta to keep any of his originals and so Frank turned him down.

http://www.stainlesssteeldroppings.com/category/the-artisan-series

George Lucas later claimed that Frazetta's artwork for Buck Rogers was the inspiration for the Star Wars Saga.

http://www.arthistoryarchive.com/arthistory/fantasy/Frank-Frazetta.html

Tom Jung's Style A poster is definitely made to resemble Frazetta's work. Don't know if Lucas approached Frazetta to do poster work though.

You sir are my hero today, thanks :)

I really wish I could find a first-hand source on Lucas and Frazetta.