Pop-Art Painting

If you like the art style of Andy Warhol, George Segal, Wayne Thiebaud, and others, then you're a fan of pop-art painting. Pop art actually originated in Great Britain in the 1950s, but it really caught on in America in the 1960s, and some of the best examples of pop-art painting come from the United States.

Many artists believe pop-art painting is one of the most influential types of art of the twentieth century. It can look like anything from Andy Warhol's famous rendition of a cartoon-like soup can, to real cartoons and other items included directly in the art itself. It often includes mass media items that are easily identifiable (like Warhol's soup can), and there is something about it that is just fun, exciting, and certainly modern.

Pop-art painting is wonderful for the collector, because there are so many different artists and mediums to explore. Paintings come in all sizes and colors, and they can quite easily fit into a modern or contemporary décor. They can be different mediums, as well, from oil paintings to watercolors and even mixed media like fabric, decoupage, and other art forms. Some may resemble photographs, or even contain photos and other items in their makeup, while others may be simple pen and ink or colored pencil drawings.

If you enjoy pop-art painting, learn more by reading about your favorite artists, talking to gallery owners, and viewing more pop art on your own. The more you learn about this popular art form, the more you'll want to add some pop art pieces to your own art collection!

Images are showing paintings of famous pop-art-painter Tom Wesselmann invoking to "fair using" taken from Wikipedia.