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Darkly Exotic Illustrations

Ryan Peltier Includes Paranoia and the Bizarre in his Artwork

— April 15, 2012 — Naughty
The New York and Minneapolis-based illustrator Ryan Peltier gets inspiration from American Folk Lore and early American animations. The characters within these images portray human features yet their elongated frames and skin tone appears to set them in a realm of otherworldly inhabitants.

The portraits depict wildly exotic environments, familiar through the representation of nature yet still retaining a sense of the sublime -- reminiscent of the landscapes we explore in our daydreams. The artwork recalls the animations of American writer and artist Edward Gorey. Both artists include an element of the macabre in what is otherwise a non-threatening environment.

A unifying element in many of Ryan Peltier's drawings are the eyes that distinguish his characters. Articulating a sense of unease and slight paranoia, the inhabitants in these animations appear to always be in direct response to a possibly foreboding entity.
Trend Themes
1. Darkly Exotic Artwork - A trend of illustrations portraying otherworldly inhabitants, including elements of the macabre, inspired by American folklore and early animation.
2. Elongated-frame Characters - A trend of illustrations featuring characters with distinct elongated frames, adding a unique element of art and design.
3. Paranoid Portrayals - A trend of illustrations featuring characters with a sense of paranoia, adding an element of discomfort and intrigue.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - Opportunities to incorporate the trend of dark and exotic artwork in fields such as advertising, graphic design, and interior design.
2. Animation and Film - Opportunities to produce animations and films featuring elongated-frame characters in unique and intriguing storylines.
3. Marketing and Branding - Opportunities to use paranoid portrayal in marketing campaigns to create intrigue and engagement among target audiences.
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