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Quirky Realistic Dirt Art

Sarah Rosado's Dirty Little Secret Series Injects Dirt with Fine Art

— June 17, 2013 — Eco
New York-based illustrator and photographer Sarah Rosado has created some quirky and fun pieces of dirt art. While dirt is not the most common artistic medium, Rosado proves with her work that dirt can be transformed into cute pieces of art. Using dirt, Rosado has created everything from a smoking revolver to a little duckling. Each of her works is extremely realistic-looking, considering they were made almost entirely out of dirt and other everyday objects.

The most elaborate and exciting of Rosado's works is her first umbrella. The umbrella is a Mary Poppins-style parasol, with a rounded top and curved stem. The dirt umbrella is posed against an off-white background, which has been splattered with different colored paints. The paints' colors combine together to give the sense that multi-colored rain is splashing happily onto the umbrella's top. This work demonstrates perfectly Rosado's childlike style, creating an almost storybook-like atmosphere.

By combining organic materials with a ton of creativity, Rosado has proven that even dirt can become beautiful pieces of art.
Trend Themes
1. Organic Art - The increasing interest in using unconventional and organic materials to create art can present new opportunities for artists to create unique works.
2. Realistic Art - With the advancement of technology and techniques, creating realistic-looking art using unconventional materials such as dirt can open up new possibilities in the art world.
3. Childlike Art - The popularity of art that is reminiscent of children's storybooks creates an opportunity for artists to appeal to a wider audience with works that evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - The fine arts industry can explore the potential of unconventional materials like dirt and organic materials in creating unique and innovative works of art.
2. Photography - Photographers can experiment with using organic materials like dirt and other everyday objects to create compelling and creative images.
3. Children's Books - The children's book industry can look to partner with artists who specialize in creating illustrations with a childlike and whimsical style, evoking a sense of nostalgia and imagination.
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