{"product_id":"pop-painting-isbn-9781607748076","title":"Pop Painting","description":"\u003cb\u003eA 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith step-by-step examples covering major subject areas such as humans, animals, melting effects, and twisting reality (essential for Pop Surrealism!), \u003ci\u003ePop Painting\u003c\/i\u003e 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, \u003ci\u003ePop Painting\u003c\/i\u003e is a one-of-a-kind, must-have guide.Foreword by Greg “Craola” Simkins ix\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 1 CREATING POP SURREALISM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCH 1 Pop Surrealism: What Is It? 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Evolution of Pop Surrealism 7\u003cbr\u003ePop Surrealism—Be Inspired! 10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCH 2 Originality, Inspiration,and Intuition 13\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat Inspires Me 14\u003cbr\u003eFinding Inspiration 14\u003cbr\u003eUsing Intuition: Go withYour Gut! 14\u003cbr\u003eChoosing Colors Intuitively 17\u003cbr\u003eChoosing Titles Intuitively 17\u003cbr\u003eBecoming a Better Artist 17\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCH 3 Tools of the Trade 19\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaint 20\u003cbr\u003eDrawing Tools 23\u003cbr\u003eBrushes 25\u003cbr\u003ePainting Surfaces 26\u003cbr\u003eEasels 26\u003cbr\u003eOther Helpful Tools 29\u003cbr\u003eSelecting Your Tools 29\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCH 4 The Artist’s Studio 31\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSetup 32\u003cbr\u003eOrganization 35\u003cbr\u003eSafety 35\u003cbr\u003eCreative Space: What Is Needed 35\u003cbr\u003eOuter Studio vs. Home Studio 36\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCH 5 Sketching, Studies, or Just Doing It? 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSketching: Trials and Errors 39\u003cbr\u003ePractice First 40\u003cbr\u003eDo It! 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCH 6 Composition 43\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJuxtaposition 44\u003cbr\u003eWhat to Do if You Run Out of Room 44\u003cbr\u003eWhat to Do When Something Is Missing 47\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCH 7 Pushing Boundaries 49\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaint with Your Gut, Not Your Head! 50\u003cbr\u003eDealing with Blocks and Dry Spells 50\u003cbr\u003eDon’t Let Failure Get toYour Heart: Move On! 53\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCH 8 Evoking Emotions 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTapping into Emotions 56\u003cbr\u003eYour Emotions While Painting 56\u003cbr\u003eGetting in the Mood 56\u003cbr\u003eColoring Emotion 59\u003cbr\u003eSubject Matter and Emotion 59\u003cbr\u003eExpressing Your Emotional Meaning 60\u003cbr\u003eThe Power of Emotions 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCH 9 Blending 63\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlending Basics 64\u003cbr\u003eBlend, Set, Go! 71\u003cbr\u003eLight and Shadows 72\u003cbr\u003eDepth: An In-Depth Look 74\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART 2 PAINTING POP SURREALISM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop Ten Questions 78\u003cbr\u003eTips and Tricks 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCH 10 Step-by-Step Examples 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHumans 87\u003cbr\u003eEyes 89\u003cbr\u003eLips 99\u003cbr\u003eHair 109\u003cbr\u003eSkin 117\u003cbr\u003eDepth 125\u003cbr\u003eAnimals 133\u003cbr\u003eFur 135\u003cbr\u003eWings 143\u003cbr\u003eBaby Animals 149\u003cbr\u003eRainbow Tigers 159\u003cbr\u003eMelting Effects 167\u003cbr\u003ePools of Color 169\u003cbr\u003eMelting Rainbow 175\u003cbr\u003eTwisting Reality 183\u003cbr\u003eCombining Cuteness 185\u003cbr\u003eTentacles 193\u003cbr\u003eCartoons and Caricatures 201\u003cbr\u003eButterfly Kisses 209\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCH 11 Black and White:Paint Drawing 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSurface Preparation and Underdrawing 218\u003cbr\u003eThe Paint Drawing Process 218\u003cbr\u003eHow to Paint Straight Lines 221\u003cbr\u003eHow to Paint over theCanvas Edges 221\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCH 12 Passion to Profession 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMy Art Evolves 226\u003cbr\u003eHow I Learned to LovePainting 228\u003cbr\u003eFinding My Creative Homein Pop Surrealism 228\u003cbr\u003eOn Being a ProfessionalArtist 231\u003cbr\u003eApproaching Galleriesand Getting Started 231\u003cbr\u003ePresenting Your Portfolio 232\u003cbr\u003eDealing with Rejection 232\u003cbr\u003eValidate Yourself 234\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfterword 236\u003cbr\u003eCredits 237\u003cbr\u003eIndex 238\"An essential guide for artists and anyone interested in contemporary art.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—HENRY CHAMBERLAIN, \u003ci\u003eComics Grinder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Camilla d’Errico’s vibrant personality and beautiful spirit overflows into her wonderfully unique and emotionally powerful art. In \u003ci\u003ePop Painting\u003c\/i\u003e, a bright and insightful look into Camilla’s artistic mind, she generously shares her heartand creativity with the world, and inspires and encourages with every colorful page.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—BRANDI MILNE, Surrealist painter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003ePop Painting\u003c\/i\u003e is a lovely guideto Camilla’s process.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—AMY SOL, visual artist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCamilla d’Errico\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Pop Manga Sketchbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePop Manga Cute and Creepy Coloring Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePop Manga Drawing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePop Manga Mermaids and Other Sea Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePop Manga Coloring Book\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePop Painting\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePop Manga Dragons and Other Magically Mythical Creatures\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBest of Pop Manga Coloring Book, Pop Manga Beauties and Beasties Coloring Book,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePop Manga\u003c\/i\u003e, which she co-authored with award-winning writer and director Stephen W. Martin. She has worked with Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, Hasbro, Disney, and Sanrio. 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 Art movement.\u003cb\u003ePop Surrealism: What Is It?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Art movements are created in hindsight—we reflect on what happened and that’s how we are able to label and identify them. For those artists like myself, Mark Ryden, Audrey Kawasaki, James Jean, Camille Rose Garcia, and others, working within the movement, creating art before there was even a label, we didn’t pattern our art after something that we saw, but rather created it on the precipice of defining the style, giving the movement its foundation. My fellow Pop Surrealists and I actively created the art without being consciously aware of what we had to do in order to be Pop Surrealists. \u003cbr\u003e People ask me whether I like being labeled as a Pop Surrealist, whether I like being defined in such a way. I don’t mind it at all, because I don’t limit myself to it. I create art for myself; whether or not it fits within the confines of the definition of Pop Surrealism is up for interpretation. However, I believe that artists within the movement dictate what Pop Surrealism is, simply by breaking boundaries and continuously creating new and diverse art.","brand":"Watson-Guptill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300787507429,"sku":"NP9781607748076","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781607748076.jpg?v=1767734960","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/pop-painting-isbn-9781607748076","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}