September 2023 E-News: End of Summer Roundup
End of Summer Roundup ☀️💥 My Latest Art News
I hope everyone has had a good summer (and still enjoying what’s left of it..). I’ve been busy putting together dozens of new blog posts over the last few months among other things – a roundup of my summer news is below!
Exhibiting at Manchester NSPCC Charity Art Fundraiser ⭐ June 13th
I had a great night in Manchester on 13th June at the NSPCC Art Exhibition fundraiser event at Three Little Words gin bar. It was fantastic to exhibit my artwork in Manchester for the first time – I had two large hand-embellished, framed prints on display – and meet a new crowd. I was delighted to find a new home for Jimi Hendrix on the night and raise funds for the NSPCC, the UK’s children’s charity, in the process.
It was cool to share the billing with a DJ set from Peter Hook on the night too! Read the full story here.
It was also great to receive a commission for another hand-embellished print on the night, too. I presented this Prince hand-embellished print to its new owner in Manchester later in June – which meant more funds were on their way to a great cause too.
Print hand-embellishment in art refers to a technique where artists enhance printed artworks manually by adding additional details or embellishments directly onto the print surface. By adding layers of paint over the original drips on the print, this method me to add an extra personal touch to what is already a high-quality print, as well as extra depth and texture.
New Work Coming Soon 👀🌸🌼 Blondie – Debbie Harry Painting
My latest painting is one of my most ambitious yet, and uses an innovative new technique to help me achieve a distinctive Pop Art feature within it. Can you tell who it is? Stay tuned in the next few weeks for the finished piece! I heard pink is in this season…
Norwich – New Date for Your Diary: African & Caribbean Market at The Forum, Saturday 30th September 
I’m excited to be trading at the Norwich Global Village Market on Saturday 30th September at The Forum. It’s an African and Caribbean-themed fair – I look forward to getting my African-colour inspired art and merchandise on display. It will also be good to try this new style of retail event for me.
I wrote in a recent blog post how my bright colour choices are partly inspired by my own Nigerian heritage – read this here. If you’re in the area, let me know if you plan to come along on the day! There will be all sorts of traders and performers there.
New Blog Roundup 🚨 Confessions of a Pop Artist
In late July I was pleased to hit 50 blog posts (and 100 pieces of written content total including news & press coverage) published and live on my website. I have been learning this new skill since enrolling in internet blogging school last summer, and it’s very satisfying to see my posts beginning to generate organic traffic for my site.
My blog posts so far revolve around art, Jackson Pollock, Pop Art, music art, street art and interior design. Explore my blog section at www.bykerwin.com/blog and let me know what you’d like me to write about next! Some of my latest posts are below:
Pop Art Interior Design Guide: 9 Modern Home Decor Tips
Discover the dynamic world of Pop Art Interior Design, including its vibrant colours, iconic pieces and playful patterns – and practical tips and ideas for you to use in your own home. (I also plug my own By Kerwin prints and homeware obviously!). Read here.
Who Invented Pop Art? Who Made Pop Art Famous and How?
Uncovering the origins of Pop Art: how this style was created and who coined the term. I explore its origins dating back to 1947 – when the first Pop Art work (pictured) was created. Read here.
Why Is Andy Warhol Famous? Did Andy Warhol Invent Pop Art?
Exploring Andy Warhol’s Legacy: From Pop Art Pioneer to Cultural Provocateur. In the vibrant tapestry of art history, few names shine as brightly as Andy Warhol’s. A true visionary, Warhol’s impact on the world of art and culture is immeasurable. Learn more about his story in this post. Read here.
How Is Pop Art Made? 11 Eye-Catching Pop Art Techniques
Examining the key techniques that the pioneering Pop Artists used to create their work – and which are also still used today! I uncover 11 Pop Art techniques – and also compare these to my own unique painting technique. Read here.
Who Is Roy Lichtenstein and Why Does His Pop Art Use Dots?
Exploring the career and artistic style of Roy Lichtenstein, plus why his Ben-Day dots paintings were significant in the Pop Art movement. Roy Lichtenstein pioneered the iconic Pop Art portrait style with his comic book-inspired art. Learn about how he also influenced my own portrait painting style in this post Read here.
At the time of writing I have 73 blog posts published in total – explore the rest at www.bykerwin.com/blog and stay tuned for new posts appearing there regularly.
Did you know: My best-performing blog post is currently my article on Elvis: “The Meaning of Elvis’ Taking Care of Business Lightning Bolt” – which appears top of the Google rankings if you search for ‘Elvis tcb meaning’ or ‘Elvis lightning bolt’! ⚡ Read this blog post here.
(I also have a few Jackson Pollock posts that rank first for various searches about him.)
By Kerwin Merchandise On Tour ☀️🇻🇳🌴 Vietnam August 2023
I was lucky to enjoy a week’s getaway to Vietnam a few weeks ago. Naturally I took some of my By Kerwin merchandise with me too, including my striking Jimi Hendrix t-shirt. View and shop my range of clothing and merchandise online, and message me for any custom clothing orders or ideas.
Explore my full range of paintings and shop prints at www.bykerwin.com. Prints of all my paintings are available in different sizes from £35 – £75, with fast UK and worldwide delivery. Which of my painted music icons would you choose?
Stay tuned for some more exciting news coming just around the corner.. you can keep up to date on Facebook and Instagram 👀💥
