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Hazy Female Portraits

The Series Chromatics by Barbara Cole Feels Soft and Delicate

— January 16, 2012 — Tech
At first sight, the gorgeous Chromatics series by Toronto-based photographer Barbara Cole appears to be a beautiful collection of watercolors; however, these are actually photographs. The self-taught artist knows how to achieve this trippy photographic effect impeccably.

Cole manages to make her images look like paintings by capturing her figures underwater. The liquid filter distorts the image, giving it a surreal, abstract touch. Feminine and delicate, this ethereal series is also gracefully complemented by the artist's use of pastels, which adds a charming touch to the collection. Like an impressionist painting, these photographs make blurry images a fascinating piece of art.

The anonymous, hazy dancers of the underwater shots by Barbara Cole play with viewers' perceptions and ideas of reality, creating a world submerged in mesmerizing aesthetics.
Trend Themes
1. Underwater Art - There is an opportunity for artists and photographers to explore the underwater medium and use it to create unique and trippy visual effects.
2. Liquid Distortion - There is potential for technology companies to create liquid filters that can be applied to images or videos to create abstract and surreal effects, similar to those seen in Barbara Cole's Chromatics series.
3. Feminine Abstracts - There is an opportunity for fashion and interior design companies to incorporate soft and abstract feminine designs, similar to those seen in Cole's Chromatics series, into products and decor.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photographers can experiment with underwater photography and liquid distortion filters, like those seen in Barbara Cole's Chromatics series, to create unique and stunning visual effects.
2. Art - Artists, particularly those interested in impressionism and surrealism, can explore underwater art and liquid distortion to create new and captivating pieces.
3. Fashion and Interior Design - Companies in the fashion and interior design industry can incorporate soft and abstract feminine designs similar to those seen in Cole's Chromatics series into their products and decor, creating a dreamy and ethereal vibe.
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