An exciting new official collaboration is coming from APPortfolio and I! I’m sure you’re going to be tickled pink ( ;D ) at what we have in store for you lovelies for 2018! This little teaser from the digital sculpt of my upcoming toy release was posted over the Holidays on APPortfolio social media here. You can follow @apportfolio for more upcoming hints and release details!
This painting is all about human perception and our role in nature. I believe we are as much as part of the earth as all the other fauna and animals, yet we don’t always see it. We need to open our third eye and truly appreciate what we are a part of and how we affect the planet. The colors of her eyes are secondary colors because we tend to put the earth’s life second to our needs. I believe human beings are amazing and capable of so much. Our greatest assets are compassion and intelligence which is why I wanted to show so much emotion in her. Earth is a beautiful world that is rich in color and life that should be treasured!
This painting is all about human perception and our role in nature. I believe we are as much as part of the earth as all the other fauna and animals, yet we don’t always see it. We need to open our third eye and truly appreciate what we are a part of and how we affect the planet. The colors of her eyes are secondary colors because we tend to put the earth’s life second to our needs. I believe human beings are amazing and capable of so much. Our greatest assets are compassion and intelligence which is why I wanted to show so much emotion in her. Earth is a beautiful world that is rich in color and life that should be treasured!
It has been a whirlwind between ECCC and prep for Camilla’s big Solo Exhibition opening at Corey Helford Gallery, but we’d like to say Thank You for everyone’s fantastic turnout and support for ECCC Seattle!
Camilla had a fabulous time signing, visiting, delivering her panel and live painting streamed on Twitch.
Would you like to watch Camilla paint in person, and/or live-streamed on Twitch? Contact your local convention organizers with your thoughts, and it could happen!
Camilla took some time for interviews during ECCC! Read her thoughts on art, inspiration, new comics, zombie apocalypses and more on Fanboy Comics, Once Upon a Twilight, listen on Bend Radio and Clinically Inane, Word of the Nerd, and Subcultured .
A small handful of hand-signed La Capra, Handicat and Badtz Attitude ECCC Exclusive fine art prints are headed to The Camilla Store for release May 1st. Be sure to sign up to Our Newsletter Here for all the release details. We hope to see you next year at ECCC!
This week Camilla announced her upcoming “Beauties & Beasties” painting series. Beauties & Beasties is Camilla’s 2nd annual petite painting series after Sweets & Treats. Last year, Sweets & Treats was made up of 9 framed petite original 5×7″ paintings.
Sweets & Treats 2014
Last year, Sweets & Treats completely sold out during their debut at San Diego Comic Con.
Camilla’s Beauties & Beasties paintings will be approximately 5×7″. These original pieces will be priced in affordable ranges for both new and experienced collectors. Beauties & Beasties will debut for electronic preview this coming July.
How To Acquire An Original Beauty or Beastie
Email info@camilladerrico to inquire interest in an invitation to online preview for original paintings. Paintings will be priced in the range of $650-$950. More information will be distributed as it becomes available. Keep an eye on Camilla’s social media; Instagram @camilladerrico , Facebook, Twitter @helmetgirl or Tumblr for new work-in-process and painting images.
This regal little hedgehog for Beauties & Beasties is feeling very colourful!
Camilla is celebrating 10 years in independent practice this year! Camilla has been painting up a storm, creating a new and even more surreal collection for her anniversary exhibition “Beauty In The Breakdown”
Join Camilla in person for opening reception on February 28th, 6pm-9pm at Thinkspace Gallery in Culver City, CA. A brand new, limited edition fine art print of Camilla’s exhibition piece “Kitty Titties” will release at Thinkspace Gallery opening night.
Follow along on Camilla’s Facebook , twitter @helmetgirl and Instagram @camilladerrico for artwork developments and Fine Art Print release details!
Something sweet indeed is happening in Camilla’s studio for San Diego Comic Con July 23-27. Camilla’s Sweets & Treats original painting series is underway! 9 new original oil paintings on 5×7″ wood panel will be featured and available at Camilla’s SDCC Booth 4723. These WIPs have just been spotted. A flower owl, “Flowl”, pictured above. And the fuzzy beginnings of a little Totoro-inspired critter.
Sweets & Treats will be featured live at Camilla’s SDCC Booth 4723, keep an eye out on her Facebook, Instagram @camilladerrico , Twitter @helmetgirl and Tumblr/DA for more Sweets & Treats.
On Friday May 16th, The Melting Mind launches as a 48hr Timed Release fine art print. This painting has a special significance to Camilla, and while she doesn’t want to play favourites- this one just can’t be helped.
Camilla has some photos to share of her process creating The Melting mind, from start to finish.
The painting begins with a wood panel, sanded and sketched with an outline of the figure. Some paint is applied as guidelines,
Layers go into the figure in the shaded areas, and the lightened areas.
Many thin layers are built up
Solid colours are added with Holbein acryla gouache
The layers of gouache may look improvisational, but work to a purposeful creative plan. Lights and darks alternate, creating radiating waves of colour.
Delicate layers of colour tint areas in the figure, creating soft blush and shadow.
The background is sometimes painted in the later stages.
And voila!
You can add The Melting Mind to your collection starting May 16th at 9AM PST here on Camilla’s eStore.
Camilla is working on a new painting commemorating a special occasion- Camilla is getting married! Camilla and her finance are working on a painting collaboratively to celebrate their upcoming wedding. We can see so far there’s a female and a male figure, with lovebirds. Very romantic!
Stay tuned for a full painting reveal here, or through Camilla’s Facebook.
Ayden Gallery in Vancouver is hosting an exciting new exhibition opening June 14. Camilla will be featured alongside artists Kristian Adam, Peter Ricq and Lani Imre.
Camilla is working on a series of 10 brand new paintings for the exhibition. Camilla’s most recent previous painting series, created for The Candy Escape Exhibition made a big splash among fans and the art world with her hauntingly beautiful surreal portraiture. From the looks of Camilla’s Work-In-Progress photo, this painting series will blow us away!
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