Notable Art Series from Pop Culture to Debut in Hardcover Book Form
Get Ready for a Visual Feast: "Eyes Without a Face," a Pop Culture Art Series, Goes Books!
Hey kids, get ready to immerse yourself in a stunning visual journey! Nearly a decade ago, artist Jason Edmiston conjured up an innovative concept - he would capture our beloved pop culture characters by simply painting their eyes. This intriguing series, dubbed "Eyes Without a Face," has quickly become the talk of the town and taken over the pop culture art scene. With two gallery shows and over 400 paintings under its belt, this art sensation is now getting its very own book!
Jason Edmiston spilled the beans to io9, confessing, "I felt very early on in the creation of the series that these paintings could be eventually be compiled into a decent sized book." The 288-page hardcover book is set to debut at San Diego Comic-Con. The book showcases the entire history of the series to date, and according to Edmiston, "My goal was to elaborate in a variety of ways: size, theme, color, emotions, even breaking a few rules when the subject called for it."
Take a gander at the cover and check out six exclusive spreads from the book below! You'll notice each page includes not just the final painting but also the sketch Edmiston does to prepare for it. Edmiston is particularly fond of the double-page spreads, saying, "They fit the format of the series' proportions perfectly, and the paintings fill the picture plane...this creates a great impact when you turn the page, and that piece strikes you in the face."
The book will be hitting the shelves on Jason Edmiston's official website, jasonedmiston.com, in late August/early September. However, if you're attending San Diego Comic-Con, get your mitts on the first 100 copies at booth 4617 for a cool $100! That'll score you the book and a special brand-new "Eyes Without a Face" print featuring a familiar face (figuratively speaking, of course)!
If you're in San Diego, zip on over to booth 4617 to check out the book and stay tuned to Edmiston's social media for updates.
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As a helpful side note: If you want to catch wind of new events or releases related to Jason Edmiston's work, keep an eye on his website and social media accounts, or check out galleries such as Bottleneck Gallery for updates. Better yet, sign up for their newsletters for exclusive info and early access to new releases (if they still exist). Don't forget to attend art conventions or gallery shows, as these events often include limited edition or exclusive artwork! There you have it, folks! Stay curious and keep creating! 🎨📚🤘🏼😎🌟
Footnotes:
[1] Jason Edmiston has previously created artwork for various pop culture characters, including characters from the Star Wars universe, such as Jar Jar Binks and Ahsoka Tano.
- The pop culture art series, "Eyes Without a Face," which has captured the hearts of many, is now being compiled into a book for a visual feast.
- Art lover and collector of toys-and-collectibles, prepare for an exciting acquisition as the hardcover book of "Eyes Without a Face" will be available at San Diego Comic-Con.
- With the upcoming book, Jason Edmiston, the ingenious artist behind "Eyes Without a Face," aims to dive deeper into the series' themes, emotions, and artistic rules.
- Tech enthusiasts and fans of io9, keep an eye out for Jason Edmiston's updates on his website and social media channels as the future holds more exciting projects in the world of art and pop culture.
