# Contemporary Pop Art Portraits Joe McDermott Continues the Tradition & Work of Roy Lichtenstein By Jason Soy | Published 2012-04-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-mcdermott References: [lacarpa.tumblr](http://lacarpa.tumblr.com/post/20530827396/pop-art-by-joe-mcdermott) & [society6](http://society6.com/artist/joemcdermott) Roy Lichtenstein brought vintage comic book-style pop art to the masses, and Joe McDermott, a Philadelphia-based illustrator, is so enamored with the late artist’s work that he emulates the prominent art figure's style down to a tee. Using halftones to color images, depicting men and women with retro fashion sensibilities, the inclusion of text boxes and dialogue bubbles, these were all things Lichtenstein was known for and McDermott takes great pride in being able to copy the [pop art pioneer's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-warhol-ut) work so well. The resemblance between the two's creations is quite simply uncanny. Where Joe McDermott and Roy Lichtenstein differ, however, is in the method in which they produce their pieces. Thanks to modern technological conveniences, McDermott is able to [render his creations digitally using software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodlify) and a pen tablet, saving much time and effort. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Digital Pop Art:** Emulating the style of iconic artists like Roy Lichtenstein digitally using software and pen tablets. - **Halftone Coloring:** Utilizing halftone patterns to add depth and texture to contemporary pop art portraits. - **Retro Fashion Sensibilities:** Incorporating retro fashion into modern pop art portraits, appealing to nostalgia and vintage enthusiasts. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Digital Art and Design:** Exploring innovative techniques and tools to create digital artwork with the style and essence of traditional pop art. - **Printing and Publishing:** Offering printing services that specialize in reproducing contemporary pop art portraits with halftone coloring and text boxes. - **Fashion and Lifestyle:** Creating fashion collections that draw inspiration from retro fashion sensibilities depicted in contemporary pop art portraits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop Art Stamp Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roy-lichtenstein-stamps.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Curated Pop Art Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joopiter.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [AI-Generated Soup Can Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-paintings.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Pop Art Beer Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budweiser-and-sir-peter-blake.md)