Hi guys! I’m Tasha, Camilla’s operations coordinator- her helper and executive llama extraordinaire. I get to share the cool news and projects Camilla works on here on the blog, and we’d like to share a Camilla project I’ve put together. I’ve hand-painted one of Camilla’s No Ordinary Love statues in a different colorway I’m calling “Attempted Murder”, patterned after Camilla’s painting “Aida”.
I’ve repainted the statue from top to bottom in the new palette, with little sculpted mice and eggs in her hair. The original No Ordinary Love statues are Blue & White – even the white crows have blue tinting in them.
Camilla is an amazing artist and mentor, and it’s a pleasure to get to share how her work inspires the painting I do. This one-of-a-kind colourway will be with me at my Designer Con booth #911 in Pasadena this weekend, November 8-9 at the Pasadena Convention Center. If you’re in the area, swing by and say Hi!
If you haven’t collected your own No Ordinary Love statue yet, we have a few here on The Camilla Store. Does Camilla inspire you to make new artwork too? Show us at info@camilladerrico.com !
The Camilla team have been working hard on redesigning and relaunching Camilla’s website and eStore. Camilla’s new site features easy to navigate Image Galleries, a functional Calendar of Events, and a brand new eStore. Our Camilla eStore Shipping Team are pleased to announce that we have switched postal services to a more economical option – USPS First Class shipping. Previously, Priority Shipping was the only option that would allow for Tracking #s for shipments. Now USPS has ammended First Class shipping to include tracking numbers. This has reduced shipping costs internationally by up to 50%.
New Apparel
Disassembled Tears Leggings
Camilla and LA-Based Designer Poprageous have teamed up to produce hand-made designer leggings. Find your size here, quantities are limited!
Camilla releases a new limited edition designer clothing line with both mens and womens tops printed with Camilla artwork. Each top is an American Apparel top screenprinted or DTG-Printed in Los Angeles – 100% made in the USA. These tops are limited edition releases in very low quantities – some less than 5ea. These shirts will be made and shipped after the order period closes Nov 30. Please allow 3-5 weeks production & shipping time. Find yours here.
Hand Signed Prints and Books
A wide selection of hand-signed Camilla prints are now available on The Camilla Store. These prints come from Camilla’s conventions she attends, and are made available for the eStore in limited quantities a very few times a year. You can browse hand-signed prints, books, and artbooks with sketches inside, here.
New Signed Prints have landed at The Camilla Store
Sketched Books
Camilla has drawn sketches inside a very limited number Helmetgirls artbooks on the eStore here. The sketches inside are all different, and limited in number. These signed and sketched books and signed prints will not be included in Camilla’s Black Friday sale.
An example of a Camilla sketch
New Prints
Camilla has released some new prints for the first time online. Now you can add Bittersweet Swirl, Bubs, Maleficent and more to your collection. Browse prints here.
Black Friday Sale
Starting November 29th at 12AM EST Camilla is running a Black Friday Sale on prints- regular Mini Prints will be 2-for-30$ with the code 2FOR30. If you’d like more than 2 prints, each additional mini print is 25% off. The sale will be on for 24hrs, for all of Black Friday Nov29th.
Kuro and Specter plush will be marked down to 5$ea – that’s 50% off!
Shipping costs internationally have been reduced by up to 50% with our change in shipping methods. This is great news for faraway fans wanting to add Camilla prints and books to their collections while still having a tracking# for shipments. If you have questions about shipping please email us at store@camilladerrico.com
Due to their limited nature, signed prints and fine art prints will not be included in the Black Friday Sale. You can still find and pick one up here.
Camilla d’Errico’s No Ordinary Love statue, released by Dark Horse Comics, was nominated in the Designer Toy Awards under Outstanding Production. Thanks to your votes and support, Camilla’s first fine art statue is a Finalist in the category! Other finalists include Coarse Toys, Kaws, Kidrobot x Parra, and more. You can view the finalists in the Outstanding Production board-voted category here.
Camilla’s No Ordinary Love Statue, inspired by her painting of the same name, is a limited edition run of only 950 pieces worldwide. If you have not added one to your collection yet, you can find them here on Camilla’s eStore while they last.
The Designer Toy Awards ceremony will take place during New York Comic Con. You can find Camilla in the NYCC Artist Alley, where she will have new prints, her comics and artbooks, and a selection of merchandise and special items.
If you have questions about the DTA or Camilla’s table at NYCC, drop us a line at info@camilladerrico.com
Custom Vinyl Kuro Sighting
Speaking of super cool awesome designer toys- Sculptor and Toy Customizer Matt Anderson was spotted working on one of Camilla’s vinyl Kuro toys. Matt has sculpted Kuro’s head into an octopus, with two big tentacles coming off from the two lobes on the back of Kuro’s head. This Kuro is on display at Matt’s Solo Exhibition at SubUrban Vinyl Gallery here, for more of Matt’s work you can follow his Facebook or Instagram @mattacustoms
Camilla d’Errico’s No Ordinary Love Statue is nominated in the 2013 Designer Toy Awards, and she needs your help to win!
You can cast your vote for Camilla’s No Ordinary Love Statue under Outstanding Production on the DTA’s websitehere.
Registering an account is quick and easy, and voting can be done every 24hrs. Your support voting will help Camilla’s first fine art statue achieve even more industry-wide recognition and appreciation!
Camilla’s No Ordinary Love Statue is the first 3-Dimensional fine art statue adaptation of one of her paintings of the same title “No Ordinary Love”, and very dear to Camilla’s heart.
The Designer Toy Awards, and corresponding awards ceremony held during New York Comic Con, celebrate the brightest contributions to the art toy world. Designer art toys bring artists of all walks and mediums together through their love of artwork. Fellow Nominee in Best Customizer, Ardabus Rubber, has kindly contributed Camilla’s beautifully designed Nominee seals. Our d’Errico super-llama helper Tasha is also up in the DTA for Break-Through Artist. Your help with voting for Camilla and artists you support is much appreciated!
Camilla’s No Ordinary Love Statue, a collaborative effort with Gentle Giant Studios and produced by Dark Horse Comics has been nominated for the Designer Toy Awards Outstanding Production piece of 2012!
The Designer Toy Awards, run through Clutter Magazine, recognize the best and brightest artists and contributions to the designer toy and art toy world. Held during the weekend of New York Comic Con in NYC, the DTA are a fabulously well attended and lively event bringing together artists and industry professinals from all over the world. It is an honour for Camilla’s first art statue adaptation from one of her paintings, No Ordinary Love, to be recognized at this level.
Last years’ winner for the designer toy awards Outstanding Production category was Tara McPherson’s art statue Lilitu. A marvellously crafted sculptural art piece in an edition of 200 pieces.
Tara McPherson’s Lilitu – Outstanding Production 2011
This year we will be asking for your support in helping vote for Camilla’s No Ordinary Love Statue, and show how your Love of Camilla’s artwork is anything but Ordinary! When voting opens in the summer time we will announce it here and on our newsletter here. Or visit the Designer Toy Awards site directly here.
Camilla’s recent nomination is joined by our d’Errico Studios MegaLlama helper Tasha Zimich, who has been nominated in the Designer Toy Awards for Breakthrough Artist! We remember Tasha cut her teeth on painting designer vinyl with painting some of Camilla’s DIY Vinyl Kuro Toys. Tasha has kept painting toys, and has since participated in exhibitions and artist series regularly. Here’s a quick look at how far Tasha has come along from 2011 to now. Keep it up Tasha!
Camilla’s No Ordinary Love Fine Art Statue, a collaboration with Darkhorse Comics and the highly acclaimed Gentle Giant Studios, is now internationally available!
The No Ordinary Love Statue stands 8″ tall, meticulously hand-painted to perfection in an edition of 950 pieces worldwide.
Camilla’s first bold step into 3D Art creation has been a new and exciting challenge. “As my first statue, and first 3-D render of one of my paintings, it was all a series of firsts for me. I spent a great deal of time going over the details to get the right look. With a series of still images of the 3-D model I was able to visualize so much more of the girl than I had even conceived. Now I had to think about what the back of her dress looked like, what her hair shaped into…it was really neat to imagine her in 3-D space. I’ve never had that before with my paintings.”
Camilla discusses more about the Statue release in her new interview with Darkhorse Here
Each statue comes numbered with a signed & numbered certificate of authenticity.
Where can I get one?
Camilla’s No Ordinary Love art statues are available direct from Camilla’s eStore Here. Every order through Camilla’s eStore directly supports her artmaking, and she appreciates every one!
The statue may also be ordered through most Comic Book Shops and Hobby shops internationally; Ask your local shop to order through Previews Diamond Direct today.
If you have any questions or would like to know more about Camilla’s Fine Art Statue, please drop us a line at store@camilladerrico.com
It’s almost August, and that means some exciting Canadian Conventions coming up! Camilla will have tables at both Fan Expo Toronto (Aug 23-26) and Cos & Effect Vancouver (Aug 24-26). Two shows in the same weekend!
Cos & Effect Vancouver
C&E is at the University of British Columbia. It’s a Cosplay and Alternative Fashion convention, bringing together Steampunk, Lolita, Anime & Gaming cosplay, and hobby enthusiasts. We may see some Camilla inspired Helmetgirls walking around the show again.
Camilla will be attending Cos & Effect Vancouver in person, find her at Artist Alley table #11 for signings and photos.
Camilla will also have booth#160 in the Cos & Effect Dealer’s Room for books, toys, clothing, and merchandise.
Find Camilla at Booth#11 in Artists Alley
Find Camilla’s super-helpers at Dealers Room booth#160
Artist Alley Hours:
Friday 4pm-8pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-8pm
Our super e-store coordinator Tasha will be covering Camilla’s booth for Fan Expo in Toronto Aug 23-26. Fan Expo is Canada’s largest Comics & Entertainment Expo.
Fan Expo’s Dealers hours are
Thurs 4pm-9pm
Fri 10am-7pm
Sat 10am-7pm
Sun 10am-5pm
New Prints at August shows!
Camilla will have some new prints that debuted at San Diego Comic Con. Check out these new pieces coming to Cos & Effect and Fan Expo.
The Weeping Camel will be a new Mini print available at Fan Expo
Tasha will have 1 very special DarkHorse pre-released No Ordinary Love Fine Art Statue at Fan Expo. A handful were made available before international release, and are among the lowest edition numbers out of 950. If you would like to add this special piece to your collection for pickup at Fan Expo (no shipping!) e-mail store@camilladerrico.com
A limited number of new Tshirts will also be at Fan Expo and Cos & Effect
Camilla is taking on a small handful of sketch commissions for C&E and Fan Expo. If you’re interested to add a piece of original artwork to your collection, inquire info@camilladerrico.com
San Diego Comic Con was a smashing success! Thank you to everyone who came by the booth to see Camilla, got books signed, and scope out all the new releases.
Camilla's 10x10 Booth bursted at the seams with amazing prints, clothing and merchandise.
Camilla joined panel on “Censorship And The Artist”, which could have easily lasted twice as long with all the thoughtful insight and questions raised.
Camilla had lots of fun new things at her booth, many sold out at the show!
The No Ordinary Love Busts at Comic Con didn't hang around long.
Camilla's Game Of Thrones homage 'Kuro Of Thrones' debuted at SDCC
Tshirts for 33 Dragon Tears and Unihorns were made for SDCC
San Diego Comic Con is an amazing time for Camilla to connect with fans and collectors. Here are a couple of the new art pieces commissioned for convention pickup.
A special commissioned artwork for pickup at SDCC
Camilla took a commission at SDCC too!
The next shows coming up are Cos & Effect Vancouver (Aug 24-26) and Fan Expo Toronto (Aug 23-26). If you’re interested in picking up some original Camilla artwork from these shows, drop us a line at info@camilladerrico.com
One of the brightest stars of pop-surrealism, Camilla d’Errico is known as an artist, designer and graphic storyteller. Now, she is set to debut perhaps her most collectible item yet, as Dark Horse is very proud to bring forward her first deluxe sculptural piece, an intensely-detailed bust based upon her painting “No Ordinary Love”.
“’No Ordinary Love’ is a piece that is very dear to me,” Camilla d’Errico reflected, “ its the visual interpretation and expression of my feelings for my ‘one and only’, so you can imagine how exciting this is that this particular piece was chosen!”
Slated for a late June release, the meticulously-painted sculpture measures approximately 8” tall and 5” in width, making it a diminutive but exquisite jewel of a statuette, packaged in full-color collector box with a Certificate of Authenticity.
The beautiful sculpture is set to make its public debut at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City for Toy Fair 2012. Upon release, this piece will be strictly limited to only 950 numbered copies for worldwide distribution, and is sure to sell out.
“Translating Camilla’s work into three-dimensions was a challenge,” Dark Horse’s David Scroggy observed, “but with a lot of help from Camilla and the skilled artisans at Gentle Giant Studios, we were able to arrive at a piece that is unmistakably d’Errico, with all the subtle nuance and details of sculpture and paint application that her audience would expect.”
Camilla d’Errico supervised every aspect of the sculpting and paint application as the piece took shape, providing additional reference, commentary and color notes throughout the prototyping process.
The painting “No Ordinary Love” was included in the Dark Horse published art book of d’Errico’s work, Femina and Fauna, which has gone into multiple printings, being found in a diverse array of retail venues around the world.
Be sure to keep up-to-date with all of Camilla’s projects by following her on Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr.
Happy Friday! Remember the Zombuki doll inspired by my Disassembled Tears image that appeared in the blogosphere a few months ago? Well that lovely doll was thanks to it’s equally lovely creator, Brigitte and her wild imagination. We both loved the doll so much (as did the person who bought it for their collection) that we thought — another?
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This time the doll is mine all mine! We went with the inspiration from No Ordinary Love, and Brigitte set off to do her doll making magic. Here are a few work in progress shots, and then the final! I’m thrilled with how it turned out and can’t wait to have it at home with me.
