Mysterious Washed-Out Portraits

These Sonia and Mark Whitesnow Portraits are Eerie

This series of mysterious images by Russian husband and wife duo Sonia and Mark Whitesnow is visually stunning. The images feature a number of ladies who seem to be grappling with some struggle or another. In the series, entitled 'Taming the Storm,' the women are depicted either shroud in illuminated light in anonymous rooms as they look deep in thought.

The titles of the images appear to hint at the underlying meaning for these elusive images. Titles like 'Shadow of Religion,' 'Last Night in the Garden' and 'You’ll Never Go Home Again' all add to the drama. 

Sonia and Mark Whitesnow are a husband and wife artist duo who work and live in Russia. They work in a number of different mediums including photography, traditional painting and digital manipulation.

Washed-out Portraits
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Eerie Atmosphere
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Exploring Inner Struggles
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Art and Photography
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Creative Media
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Psychology and Mental Health
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SCORE
3.9 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 60%
Activity 49%
Freshness 8%

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