Central idea of andy warhol was one of the most popular artists of his time. his playful style of painting and approach to creating "pop" art made him fashionable and well liked. warhol's inspiration to become an artist started when he was eight years old. during that time, he became sick and spent a lot of time in bed because of illness. his mother was an artist and gave him drawing lessons to keep him occupied and lift his spirits. he soon discovered that he loved drawing. he also became a fan of film and photography, which him realize how much he wanted art to be an important part of his life. warhol's art career officially began in the 1950s, when he worked as a magazine illustrator and graphic designer in new york city. while working at glamour, a popular fashion magazine, he became well known for his unique style of photography and quirky handwriting. in the early 1960s, he began to show more interest in painting. andy experimented with creative new techniques. he started by making paintings that looked like comics and advertisements. eventually, he began painting common objects in a pop art style. people became fascinated with his work because it was a very different style of art from what they were used to. warhol painted everyday things such as vacuum cleaners and soup cans. his paintings of ketchup bottles and hamburgers received a lot of attention. warhol did not just paint. he made art in various mediums and experimented with film and television. however, his popularity greatly grew when he started painting famous people. he painted celebrity portraits of marilyn monroe, elvis, and mick jagger. eventually, celebrities started offering warhol a great deal of money to paint their portraits. musicians, wealthy socialites, and film stars were very eager to be painted by the ultra-talented warhol. painting celebrities was very profitable, and it became his main source of income. some of his paintings sold for millions of dollars. today, some of warhol's paintings are considered some of the most valuable pieces of art in the world. he is one of the most celebrated founders of pop art.