I can be myself when everyone I know is dead...: The delightfully dreadful art of Kamila Mlynarczyk

Canadian horror-art sensation Kamila Mlynarczyk's (@WoodedWoods) art book "Kamila" showcases her progression from teaching herself to drawing to creating one-panel illustration art. It features art created between 2017-2019 and a chapter on her famous art dolls. Her artist notes and narrative describe her creative process and inspirations, such as why cute poops make the world a better place and why werewolves hesitate before devouring the sacrificial girl-child. She strives to depict the most terrible things in a sympathetic light, making them more beautiful, light-hearted, and cheeky.

Format: Hardback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 03 August 2023
Publisher: Eye of Newt Books

Introduction:
Welcome to the mind of Canadian horror-art sensation Kamila Mlynarczyk (better known as @WoodedWoods). Featuring art created between 2017–2019, this art book charts her progression from teaching herself how to draw to creating one-panel illustration art. It also features a chapter on her famous art dolls. Her artist notes and narrative describe her fascinating creative process and many of the inspirations behind her countless creepy, unsettling, yet poignant (and often hilarious) sketches. While the rhyme and reason behind why everyone needs a little snail friend, why cute poops make this world a better place, and why werewolves always hesitate before devouring the sacrificial girl-child can at times simply be chalked-up to mischief, Kamila is truly funny and relatable. To Kamila, nothing fictional can ever be as frightening as reality, and so much of her inspiration comes from the right here and now. She strives to depict the most terrible things in a sympathetic light, and in that way, they become more beautiful than reality, more light-hearted than realistically possible, and through their relatability, they become cheeky and charming—they become cathartic.

Kamila's Art:
Kamila's art is a cornucopia of dreadfulness. Her works are at once beautiful and terrible, each piece like being tickled by Death's cold little fingers. Every bewitching creation is a world I want to know more about. The art book features a range of pieces created between 2017–2019, showcasing her progression from teaching herself how to draw to creating one-panel illustration art. The chapter on her famous art dolls provides a deeper insight into her creative process and the inspiration behind her intricate and unsettling creations.

Kamila's Creative Process:
Kamila's artist notes and narrative describe her fascinating creative process. She explains how she draws inspiration from various sources, including real-life events, personal experiences, and the darker aspects of human nature. She strives to depict the most terrible things in a sympathetic light, making them more beautiful than reality and more light-hearted than realistically possible. Through her relatability, her sketches become cheeky and charming, offering cathartic release to her viewers.

Kamila's Inspiration:
Kamila's inspiration comes from a variety of sources. She is particularly drawn to the right here and now, as she believes that nothing fictional can ever be as frightening as reality. She strives to depict the most terrible things in a sympathetic light, making them more beautiful than reality and more light-hearted than realistically possible. Through her relatability, her sketches become cheeky and charming, offering cathartic release to her viewers.

Conclusion:
Kamila's art is a testament to her talent and creativity. Her works are a blend of beauty and terror, inviting viewers to explore the darker corners of the human psyche. Through her relatability and her ability to depict the most terrible things in a sympathetic light, Kamila offers cathartic release to her viewers. Her art is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always a glimmer of light and hope.

Weight: 870g
Dimension: 234 x 236 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781777081782