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James Rizzi, modern pop artist, became famous for the 3D paper sculptures he invented. Also loved were the playful and childlike forms and bright colors which became his artistic trademark.

Another claim to fame came through the application of his distinctive style to a large variety of everyday objects – from stamps to the Rizzi house, from puzzles to the Rizzi jet plane, from chinaware to Rizzi cars and trains.

The Rizzi House in Germany

Many of his paintings and sculptures were of people and buildings, both found in large quantities in New York, where he spent his life.

His style is a fun one to imitate. Simple eyes (almond shaped with a circle and center black dot) Simple noses (shaped like a 6 or upside down 7)Used bright, contrasting colors

His buildings were full of character and composed of simple shapes and lines.

To create your own Rizzi inspired work, draw a picture with bold lines using an oil pastel and then use bright watercolors to paint! Choose either faces or buildings.