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Dorky Feminine Depictions

Anja Van Herle Creates Seductive High Fashion Illustrations

— August 1, 2011 — Fashion
The combination of seductive women and geeky fashions -- like Anja Van Herle has within her illustrations -- continues to produce eye-catching creations. Belgium-born artist Anja Van Herle truly epitomizes the ideal combination of dork and seductress within each of her alluring illustrations.

While Anja Van Herle grew up in Belgium, she now resides in Los Angeles where she creates her knowledge of European fashion with suggestive American imagery. Through a special attention paid to the eyes and faces of these illustrations, viewers are given a glimpse into just how emotion-evoking these features can be. These illustrations certainly are classic and couture.

Implications - Companies looking to evoke emotion out of their visual displays should draw an attentive focus upon the faces and expressions of their muses. Artists and consumers alike have continued to express their belief that the eyes and faces of subjects are the windows into creating emotion connections.
Trend Themes
1. Seductive Illustrations - Opportunity for businesses to incorporate seductive illustrations in their visual displays to evoke emotions and create connections with their customers.
2. Combining Geeky and Fashion - Disruptive innovation potential in blending geeky elements with fashionable designs to create eye-catching and unique products.
3. Emotion-evoking Art - Artists and companies can explore the power of emotions by focusing on the eyes and facial expressions of their subjects to create impactful visual displays.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can utilize seductive illustrations and emotion-evoking art techniques to create captivating visual experiences for their audience.
2. Fashion - Fashion industry can embrace the combination of geeky and fashionable elements to disrupt traditional norms and appeal to a broader consumer base.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Marketing and advertising professionals can incorporate the concept of emotion-evoking art into their campaigns to create more impactful and memorable visual messages.
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