Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed
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A Tribute to a New Generation of Big-Eye Artists
This extraordinary book showcases the dazzling works of 22 of today's most significant big-eye artists, offering an insight into a fantastical, sometimes bizarre, metaphysical world. Including over 150 captivating images, "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed, is a fascinating introduction to a cult art form, providing biographies, contact details and website addresses of the featured artists. A must-have for collectors of big-eye and Japanese anime and manga art and dolls, fans of fantasy and Gothic culture, and anyone interested in pop culture.
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Who in the Heck is the Author of "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed?"
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How Was "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed" Written and Published?
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Author & Artist Blonde Blythe (me!) and Muses
Here I am with my inspirations--my Blythe dolls--which have inspired my big-eye art style.
What in the World is a Blythe Doll?
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Whatever Possessed Me to Write this Quirky Book?
To make a long story short, in November of 2000, I began selling fantasy art on the Internet auction site eBay. I had just begun collecting Blythe dolls at that time (a color- and expression-changing saucer-eyed doll from 1972), and it suddenly dawned on me that I could paint a portrait of one of my Blythe dolls. So I painted a portrait in oils on canvas of my blonde Blythe doll in Kozy Kape fashion, sold it on eBay, and the rest is history.
In 2006, I realized how popular big-eye art had become--many artists were creating big-eye renditions of their favorite dolls such as Pullip, Blythe, and Dollfie--so I started researching other big-eye artists to see what they were creating. Needless to say, I was amazed at all the big-eye art out there, and decided to write a book about big-eye art to showcase this spellbinding art form.
I chose twenty-two big-eye art practitioners (including me), and assembled their art and musings into a 224 page big-eye art extravaganza for the rest of the world to enjoy, featuring a broad spectrum of styles and intrepretations, with inspiring and fascinating biographies to boot!
You have to see it to believe it! And you can--just click the links below to order a personally signed copy from my Web site, or a copy from Amazon.com.
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Big Eye Art: Resurrected & Transformed
Amazon Price: $5.97 (as of 05/30/2012)
"Big-Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed"
The Only Book of Its Kind on the Market Today
Just a Sampling of the Awesome Artwork Featured in "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed"
Not only is this magnificent 224 page book bursting at the seams with spectacular artwork, there is also great information about the big-eye art movement, from the mother of big-eye art, Margaret Keane, to Blythe guru Gina Garan. The inspirational artist biographies evoke various emotions: humor, awe, optimism, fascination, hero worship, and more!
"Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed," is a must-have for those interested in art, big eyes, fantasy, Blythe (and other big-eye dolls), Japanese anime and manga, Gothic subculture, and art history, in addition to those who simply enjoy treading along the unbeaten path of life.
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"Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed" is the Very First Book to Pay Tribute to Big-Eye Art of the 21st Century!
One of the main reasons I felt a need to write "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed" was to fill a void: even though big-eye art has clearly reemerged in the twenty-first century, there were no books on the market addressing this newly transformed art form.
"Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed" fills this void perfectly with a collaboration of art styles as different as night and day, each and every piece a reflection of our rapidly evolving times. I'm very proud of this book and all the artists who contributed to its being; they are truly pioneers of a new era in art.
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Solo Books
Featuring artists From "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed":
Kickass Kuties: The Art of Lisa Petrucci (Hardcover)
Kickass Kuties: The Art of Lisa Petrucci
Amazon Price: $13.51 (as of 05/30/2012)
Fairy: The Art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith (Paperback)
Fairy: The Art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith
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Jasmine Becket-Griffith and Author Blonde Blythe
Jasmine Becket-Griffith (writer of the foreword) and Blonde Blythe (author of Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed)
Posters for Sale
Featuring Artists From "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed"
"Three Wise Skellies" Poster by Misty Benson
"Halloween Owl Witch" Poster by Blonde Blythe
"Rue Rue's Fortune" Poster by Carrie Hawks
"Little Red Riding Hood in Autumn" Poster by Jasmine Becket-Griffith
Gifts for Sale
Featuring artists from "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed"
Jasmine Becket-Griffith Amethyst Dragon Figurine by The Hamilton Collection
I love the turquoise and purple colors of this cute big-eye dragon!
Jasmine Becket-Griffith Amethyst Dragon Figurine by The Hamilton Collection
Amazon Price: $24.99 (as of 05/30/2012)
La Sirena Mermaid Ornament By Jasmine Becket-Griffith
I love the colors and details in this big-eye mermaid. She even has sea shells in her hair!
Strangelings La Sirena Mermaid Ornament 8038 By Jasmine Becket Griffith
Amazon Price: $9.00 (as of 05/29/2012)
Red Ribbon Fairy Box by Jasmine Becket-Griffith
I own the original painting that inspired this beautiful box; it's adorable!
Strangelings Red Ribbon Fairy Box 7885
Amazon Price: $28.89 (as of 05/30/2012)
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Lady Bug Fairy Keepsake Box By Carrie Hawks
Great concept, and so cute! :)
Logan Ladybug Black Fairy Cat Ceramic Wood Tile Box CHX25BX By Carrie Hawks
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A great way to store your treasures!
The Chimera Vanity Poster by Carrie Hawks
The Chimera Vanity is my all-time favorite Carrie Hawks Illustration
The Chimera Vanity : Fairy Cat Antique Mirror Stretched Canvas Poster Print by Carrie Hawks, 20x24
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The perfect accent for your bedroom!
Captain Leo Unmounted Rubber Stamp by Carrie Hawks
Rubber stamps are a great way to show off your creativity!
Captain Leo Pirate Cat Unmounted Rubber Stamp
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One of Carrie Hawks' most popular images!
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Set of 4 Kick-Ass Cutie Dolls by Lisa Petrucci
Aren't these the coolest?
Set of 4 Lisa Petrucci's Kick Ass Kuties Soft Vinyl Figures : Devilish Dolly, Lil' Leona Leopard, Lil' Miss Monster and Perilous Penny the Pirate
Amazon Price: $24.98 (as of 05/29/2012)
Great gift for that hard to please tween or teen!
Hula Girl Pendant Necklace by Lisa Petrucci
Gorgeous victorian style setting featuring a lovely hula girl!
Classic Hardware Victorian Small Bow Frame Black Pendant Necklace Hula Girl Art by Lisa Petrucci 17"
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Unique and lovely, this hula girl pendant would delight almost any female!
Bandana Kitty Pill Box by Lisa Petrucci
Beautiful retro '60s Design Big-Eye Cat!
Some of Our Awesome Artists
Holding Their Copies of "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed"
Dennis Finley Showling Off His "Nurse Blythe" Doll
Alex Sandlin, Complete With Fairy Wings, Holding Her Copy of the Book.
Lindsey Cormier and Her Look-Alike Big-Eye Beauties
Carrie Hawks and Her Beautiful Fantasy Cat Art
Mark Gleason and One of His Spooky-Cute Blythe Portraits
Christine Mohr Russell and Her Big-Eye Gothic Beauties
Author/ Artist Blonde Blythe Holding Her Copy Of the Book
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Web Sites
Of the Artists of "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed"
Big Eye Artists Featured in "Big Eye Art: Resurrected and Transformed"
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In the twenty-first century, big-eye art is popular once again. Many changes have come about since big-eye art had its beginnings, and today's big-eye art reflects these changes. Influences include: Japanese anime, manga, big-eye dolls such as Blythe (whose reincarnation is largely attributed to photographer Gina Garan), Pullip, Dollfie, and Bratz, Gothic subculture, video games, fairies, fantasy art, lowbrow, steampunk, and horror movies and novels.
Blonde Blythe
Dennis Finley
Carrie Hawks
Alexandria Sandlin
Valerie Jeanne
Jasmine Becket-Griffith
Misty Benson
Lisa Petrucci
Abril Andrade
Vicki Berndt
Chrissy Clark
Lindsey Cormier
Mark Gleason
Kelly Haigh
Noelle Hunt
Vicky Knowles
Karla Ruiz
Lisa Luree
Sherri Baldy
Misha
Christine Mohr Russell
Joanna Nelson
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Big Eye Art--Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?
Love it, or hate it? Does it creep you out or make you smile? Go ahead--be honest! ;)
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CCGAL May 22, 2012 @ 10:51 am | delete
- This was a fabulous find for me this morning. I enjoyed it tremendously, and am putting your book on my wish list to hand off to my darling husband who needs a bit of direction to find me things I really want. **smile**
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queenofduvetcovers
Jan 27, 2012 @ 7:07 am | delete
- Wow, congrats! The book looks awesome! I wish you all the best. =)
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JaguarJulie Jan 26, 2012 @ 5:13 pm | delete
- Ah, you surely know how much I adore Big Eye Art ... and am thankful that it has been resurrected.
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MintySea
Nov 8, 2011 @ 11:01 pm | delete
- Amazing big eyed art.
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Heather426
Oct 13, 2011 @ 8:04 pm | delete
- wow, this is an awesome page. I have to thank Kim Giancaterino for sending me over here. Love your artwork. Love the page.
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