Pop Painting

Camilla D'Errico

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Informationen zum Autor Camilla d'Errico has gained wide acclaim for her illustrative work, and has been nominated for the Joe Shu...

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Informationen zum Autor Camilla d'Errico has gained wide acclaim for her illustrative work, and has been nominated for the Joe Shuster Award and the Will Eisner Award. She has worked with Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, Hasbro, Disney, Sanrio, and Neil Gaiman, and created her own cult-sensation properties Tanpopo and Helmetgirls. She is also well known for her melting rainbow, big-eyed girl oil paintings, which have made her a hit in the international Pop Surrealism movement. Visit her at camilladerrico.com. Klappentext A unique behind-the-scenes guide to the painting process of one of the most popular artists working in the growing, underground art scene of Pop Surrealism. Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at the painting tools, methods, and inspirations of one of the top artists working in the growing field of Pop Surrealism. For the first time, beloved best-selling author and artist Camilla d'Errico pulls back the curtain to give you exclusive insights on topics from the paints and brushes she uses and her ideal studio setup, to the dreams, notions, and pop culture icons that fuel the creation of her hauntingly beautiful Pop Surrealist paintings. With step-by-step examples covering major subject areas such as humans, animals, melting effects, and twisting reality (essential for Pop Surrealism!), Pop Painting gives you the sensation of sitting by Camilla's side as she takes her paintings from idea to finished work. This front row seat reveals how a leading artist dreams, paints, and creates a successful body of work. For fans of Camilla and the underground art scene, aspiring artists looking to express their ideals in paint, and experienced artists wanting to incorporate the Pop Surrealist style into their work, Pop Painting is a one-of-a-kind, must-have guide. Zusammenfassung A behind-the-scenes guide to the painting process of one of the most popular artists working in the growing art scene of Pop Surrealism. Painting superstar Camilla d'Errico opens up her studio and offers readers an insider scoop on the tools, techniques and inspirations she draws from to create stunningly beautiful, otherworldly works of art. Inhaltsverzeichnis Foreword by Greg Craola Simkins ix Introduction 1 PART 1 CREATING POP SURREALISM CH 1 Pop Surrealism: What Is It? 5 The Evolution of Pop Surrealism 7 Pop SurrealismBe Inspired! 10 CH 2 Originality, Inspiration,and Intuition 13 What Inspires Me 14 Finding Inspiration 14 Using Intuition: Go withYour Gut! 14 Choosing Colors Intuitively 17 Choosing Titles Intuitively 17 Becoming a Better Artist 17 CH 3 Tools of the Trade 19 Paint 20 Drawing Tools 23 Brushes 25 Painting Surfaces 26 Easels 26 Other Helpful Tools 29 Selecting Your Tools 29 CH 4 The Artist's Studio 31 Setup 32 Organization 35 Safety 35 Creative Space: What Is Needed 35 Outer Studio vs. Home Studio 36 CH 5 Sketching, Studies, or Just Doing It? 39 Sketching: Trials and Errors 39 Practice First 40 Do It! 40 CH 6 Composition 43 Juxtaposition 44 What to Do if You Run Out of Room 44 What to Do When Something Is Missing 47 CH 7 Pushing Boundaries 49 Paint with Your Gut, Not Your Head! 50 Dealing with Blocks and Dry Spells 50 Don't Let Failure Get toYour Heart: Move On! 53 CH 8 Evoking Emotions 55 Tapping into Emotions 56 Your Emotions While Painting 56 Getting in the Mood 56 Coloring Emotion 59 Subject Matter and Emotion 59 Expressing Your Emotional Meaning 60 The Power of Emotions 60 CH 9 Blending 63 Blending Basics 64 Blend, Set, Go! 71 Light and Shadows 72 Depth: An In-Depth Look 74 PART 2 PAINTING POP SURREALISM Top Ten Questions 78 Tips and Tricks 82 CH 10 Step-by-Step Exam...

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Camilla d’Errico has gained wide acclaim for her illustrative work, and has been nominated for the Joe Shuster Award and the Will Eisner Award. She has worked with Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, Hasbro, Disney, Sanrio, and Neil Gaiman, and created her own cult-sensation properties Tanpopo and Helmetgirls. She is also well known for her melting rainbow, big-eyed girl oil paintings, which have made her a hit in the international Pop Surrealism movement. Visit her at camilladerrico.com.

Klappentext

A unique behind-the-scenes guide to the painting process of one of the most popular artists working in the growing, underground art scene of Pop Surrealism.

Get ready for a behind-the-scenes look at the painting tools, methods, and inspirations of one of the top artists working in the growing field of Pop Surrealism. For the first time, beloved best-selling author and artist Camilla d'Errico pulls back the curtain to give you exclusive insights on topics from the paints and brushes she uses and her ideal studio setup, to the dreams, notions, and pop culture icons that fuel the creation of her hauntingly beautiful Pop Surrealist paintings.

With step-by-step examples covering major subject areas such as humans, animals, melting effects, and twisting reality (essential for Pop Surrealism!), Pop Painting gives you the sensation of sitting by Camilla's side as she takes her paintings from idea to finished work. This front row seat reveals how a leading artist dreams, paints, and creates a successful body of work. For fans of Camilla and the underground art scene, aspiring artists looking to express their ideals in paint, and experienced artists wanting to incorporate the Pop Surrealist style into their work, Pop Painting is a one-of-a-kind, must-have guide.

Inhalt
Foreword by Greg “Craola” Simkins ix

Introduction 1

PART 1 CREATING POP SURREALISM

CH 1 Pop Surrealism: What Is It? 5
The Evolution of Pop Surrealism 7
Pop Surrealism—Be Inspired! 10

CH 2 Originality, Inspiration,and Intuition 13
What Inspires Me 14
Finding Inspiration 14
Using Intuition: Go withYour Gut! 14
Choosing Colors Intuitively 17
Choosing Titles Intuitively 17
Becoming a Better Artist 17

CH 3 Tools of the Trade 19
Paint 20
Drawing Tools 23
Brushes 25
Painting Surfaces 26
Easels 26
Other Helpful Tools 29
Selecting Your Tools 29

CH 4 The Artist’s Studio 31
Setup 32
Organization 35
Safety 35
Creative Space: What Is Needed 35
Outer Studio vs. Home Studio 36

CH 5 Sketching, Studies, or Just Doing It? 39
Sketching: Trials and Errors 39
Practice First 40
Do It! 40

CH 6 Composition 43
Juxtaposition 44
What to Do if You Run Out of Room 44
What to Do When Something Is Missing 47

CH 7 Pushing Boundaries 49
Paint with Your Gut, Not Your Head! 50
Dealing with Blocks and Dry Spells 50
Don’t Let Failure Get toYour Heart: Move On! 53

CH 8 Evoking Emotions 55
Tapping into Emotions 56
Your Emotions While Painting 56
Getting in the Mood 56
Coloring Emotion 59
Subject Matter and Emotion 59
Expressing Your Emotional Meaning 60
The Power of Emotions 60

CH 9 Blending 63
Blending Basics 64
Blend, Set, Go! 71
Light and Shadows 72
Depth: An In-Depth Look 74

PART 2 PAINTING POP SURREALISM