Pop Painting : Inspiration and Techniques from the Pop Surrealism Art Phenomenon by Camilla D'Errico (2016, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherPotter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-10160774807X
ISBN-139781607748076
eBay Product ID (ePID)5038569812

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Book TitlePop Painting : Inspiration and Techniques from the Pop Surrealism Art Phenomenon
Number of Pages248 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicIndividual Artists / General, Techniques / Painting, Popular Culture, Subjects & Themes / General
Publication Year2016
IllustratorYes
GenreArt
AuthorCamilla D'errico
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight32.8 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width8.4 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2015-026156
Reviews"Camilla d'Errico's vibrant personalityand beautiful spirit overfl ows into herwonderfully unique and emotionallypowerful art. In Pop Painting, a brightand insightful look into Camilla's artisticmind, she generously shares her heartand creativity with the world, andinspires and encourages with everycolorful page." --BRANDI MILNE, Surrealist painter "Pop Painting is a lovely guideto Camilla's process." --AMY SOL, visual artist
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal751.4
Table Of ContentForeword 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 Top Ten Questions 78 Tips and Tricks 82 CH 10 Step-by-Step Examples 85 Humans 87 Eyes 89 Lips 99 Hair 109 Skin 117 Depth 125 Animals 133 Fur 135 Wings 143 Baby Animals 149 Rainbow Tigers 159 Melting Effects 167 Pools of Color 169 Melting Rainbow 175 Twisting Reality 183 Combining Cuteness 185 Tentacles 193 Cartoons and Caricatures 201 Butterfly Kisses 209 CH 11 Black and White:Paint Drawing 217 Surface Preparation and Underdrawing 218 The Paint Drawing Process 218 How to Paint Straight Lines 221 How to Paint over theCanvas Edges 221 CH 12 Passion to Profession 225 My Art Evolves 226 How I Learned to LovePainting 228 Finding My Creative Homein Pop Surrealism 228 On Being a ProfessionalArtist 231 Approaching Galleriesand Getting Started 231 Presenting Your Portfolio 232 Dealing with Rejection 232 Validate Yourself 234 Afterword 236 Credits 237 Index 238
SynopsisA 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., 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.
LC Classification NumberND1473.D47 2016

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