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Kelogloops: The Art of Hieu Nguyen is the debut art book from the popular mixed-media artist. Though Hieu is based in Melbourne, Australia, his incredible artwork has been showcased in exhibitions around the world, including Los Angeles, Berlin, San Francisco, and Sydney. Known for both digital and watercolour paintings, Hieu masterfully blends his love of surreal-art styles and Japanese anime. In this stunning art book, Hieu takes readers through his journey as an artist, from being taught a simple way to draw manga art by his older sister aged five, to reaching over a million followers on Instagram as 'Kelogsloops' and achieveing commercial success.
Primarily a watercolour artist, Hieu creates delicate yet vibrant paintings that create an emotional connection with the viewer. His work is driven by the everyday feelings that come with being human, such as love, grief, and nostalgia - those things that can often onlly be communicated through art.Readers will find joy in discovering how Hieu is inspired to create his work, and the process behind each piece. This is a must-have book for any fan of Kelogsloops, or any art fan in general. The production value is incredibly high, making this a book to keep on your coffee table or bookshelf for years to come.
About the author
Author: Hieu Nguyen. Based in Melbourne, Australia. Hieu Nguyen, known by many as Kelogsloops, is a popular mixed-media artist. With a huge 1.3M followers on Instagram and 991K YouTube subscribers as @kelogsloops, he has a dedicated fanbase with whom he engages regularly. His work showcases his love for both digital and watercolour painting, while blending influences from surreal-art styles and Japanese anime. Hieu exhibits his work in galleries all over the world, while also keeping up with his successful social-media presence, boasting an online fanbase of over two million. He has also worked with big companies such as Disney and Paramount Pictures.
Edited by 3dtotal Publishing, based in Worcester, UK. We publish high-quality art books dedicated to bringing invaluable training to beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike. Our books feature top industry professionals from around the globe who share their experience in skilfully written step-by-step tutorials and guides. Illustrated throughout with stunning artwork, these best-selling publications offer creative insight, expert advice, and essential motivation.
Summary
The Art of Kelogsloops: From Sketch to Finish is the debut art book from the popular mixed-media artist.
Foreword
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