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COMMERCIAL ART
William “KingPop” Floyd William “KingPoP” Floyd is taking the world by storm as the forerunner in pop culture art. Not since Warhol has an artist been able to capture the spirits of pop culture icons on canvas in such bright, vivid colors. His attention to detail, as well as his ability to project the raw essence of pop-culture through colors and lines, sets Floyd in an artistic class all his own. Growing up in the rolling hills of Goldsboro, North Carolina, William Floyd had an early appreciation for the therapeutic quality of painting. By age seven, he was channeling his surroundings and emotions into colorful depictions. As a toddler, Floyd’s surprisingly deep voice earned him the nickname Poppa, which was later shortened to Pop. In an ironic twist, that nickname hinted at the core of Floyd’s artistic inspiration, and would become the foundation for his brand. While attending the Art Institute of Atlanta, William “KingPop” Floyd continued to hone his talents as both a painter and a designer. Locals and visitors alike took notice of the artist’s ability to create unique artwork while saluting the rich history of pop culture. In 2003 Floyd began touring the east coast, creating a name for himself while earning a Bachelors of Arts degree in graphic design. Tremendous buzz followed the artist everywhere he went, and prompted him to establish a brand. Thus, King Popular Design was born. Atlanta’s rich history and heavy influence on contemporary pop culture combined to create the perfect environment for Floyd to base his operations, and he quickly became a prominent artistic figure on the east coast. With an ever increasing client base ranging from the United States to the United Kingdom, William Floyd is indeed an international trendsetter.
In addition to custom portraits and pop art, Floyd is also a renowned graphic designer. He has designed websites, logos, and marketing materials for a wide range of clients including Neiman Marcus, Mitsubishi, Waffle House, and Proctor & Gamble. Sought after for his intelligent designs and artistic perspective, William Floyd is a true creative mind. In his independent published book “All Together”, Floyd combined poetry, paintings, and personal insights to inspire readers and art lovers alike. Released in 2010, the book epitomizes coffee table literature, and further showcases the artist’s diverse abilities. With the introduction of his PopCulture clothing line, Floyd has elevated himself and his art empire to new heights. The marriage of his supreme artistic talent and graphic design prowess gives birth to a truly unique and personal line. Offering custom T-shirts and Jackets with exclusive KingPop signature style, fans can now take the artist’s most popular designs with them wherever they go. William Floyd has shown himself to be a heavyweight in the pop art world, and his territory is vastly expanding. He is a painter, a graphic designer, a published author, and a philanthropist. Now, with the introduction of PopCulture clothing, Floyd has earned the title of true entrepreneur. However, his dedication and drive make him more than just another artist. Floyd transcends the often stuffy constraints of the art world, engaging on-lookers with his charm and genuine joy of life, which also comes across in his work. With a wealth of knowledge and creative drive, there is no telling what Floyd will do next, but you can be sure it will pop!
COMMERCIAL ART Commercial art is historically a subsector of creative services, referring to art created for commercial purposes, primarily advertising. The term has become increasingly anachronistic in favor of more contemporary terms such as graphic design and advertising art.Commercial art traditionally includes designing books, advertisements, signs, posters, and other displays to promote sale or acceptance of products, services, or ideas.
POP ART Pop art is an art movement that emerged in the mid 1950s in Britain and in the late 1950s in the United States.[1] Pop art presented a challenge to traditions of fine art by including imagery from popular culture such as advertising, news, etc. In Pop art, material is sometimes visually removed from its known context, isolated, and/or combined with unrelated material.[1][2] The concept of pop art refers not as much to the art itself as to the attitudes that led to it
ABSTRACT ART
Abstract art uses a visual language of form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world Abstraction indicates a departure from reality in depiction of imagery in art. This departure from accurate representation can be only slight, or it can be partial, or it can be complete. Abstraction exists along a continuum.
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BLACK AND WHITE ART
Commercial art is historically a subsector of creative services, referring to art created for commercial purposes, primarily advertising. The term has become increasingly anachronistic in favor of more contemporary terms such as graphic design and advertising art.Commercial art traditionally includes designing books, advertisements, signs, posters, and other displays to promote sale or ac. ceptance of products, services, or ideas.
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Galleries & Studios
Chelsea Hotel (NYC) Prospect Gallery Doo Gallery U Space Gallery Madem Museum Jack Art Gallery Art Institute of Atlanta Gallery Cre8tiv Spaces Royal Flush Studios Five Continents Buckhead Atlanta
Fairs
Inman Park Festival Atlanta Jazz Festival Atlanta Arts Festival
Atlanta Midtown Festival Craftnacular Fair SOHO NYC Atlanta Auburn Festival Atlanta Dogwood Festival New Orleans Essence Festival Atlanta Pride Festival Atlantic Station Artist Market Atlanta
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Cover of Atlanta Tribune Magazine Art Institute of Atlanta Fashion Show Flux Project Atlanta Converse Shoe Art Show Various Street Art
Restaurants and Stores Cafe290
Luckie Lounge Blue Lounge Roaster’s Atlantis Picasso’s Loft Aspen Furniture Kava Décor 255 Tappas Lounge Edgewood Pizzeria
Charities
Uncork-A-Cure 100 Black Women of Atlanta Touch by Art Tia Green Golf Silent Auction