While the most recent Harry Potter movie may be a few weeks past its release, products like those of Sheridan Johns are still super popular. With faces like Daniel Radcliffe, Will Smith and Johnny Depp as some of her muses, Sheridan Johns' digitally illustrated portraits are very appealing.
As a Melbourne, Australia artist, Sheridan Johns has an attention to detail and fixation on Hollywood culture. With her outlet for creativity focusing on digital portraits created using Photoshop 7, you can bet the resemblance of these portraits to celebs is simply uncanny.
Implications - Products or services that mimic the release of big blockbuster movies typically do very well. Companies looking to make a fast buck should research upcoming mega-movies and develop products that can be sold prior to, alongside with and/or post their release.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Hyperreal Wizard Portraits
- Artists creating hyperrealistic digital portraits of famous actors and characters.
- Attention to Detail and Hollywood Culture
- Artists focusing on digital portraits with a high level of detail and a strong connection to Hollywood culture.
- Mimicking Big Blockbuster Movie Releases
- Companies developing products or services that align with and cater to the release of popular movies.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Art
- Opportunities for artists specializing in hyperrealistic digital portraits.
- Entertainment
- Opportunities for entertainment companies to collaborate with artists who focus on Hollywood culture and produce related merchandise.
- Retail
- Opportunities for retail companies to capitalize on the release of blockbuster movies by offering themed products and merchandise.
