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Deceptive Knitted Paintings

Roger Riodegaki's Hyper-Realistic Paintings Imitate Knitted Sweaters

— May 15, 2013 — Art & Design
A series of hyper-realistic paintings by Roger Riodegaki imitate knitted sweaters. Though the artworks may look like they're made of yarn, the paintings are actually made with oil paint.

Every stitch of each knitted painting was painstakingly painted on. After dividing the canvas into a grid, each stitch was uniformly plotted out. Riodegaki used up to six layers of color to make his paint imitate wool. The resulting illusion of a sweater is very hard to discern from real knitwear.

Riodegaki's collection of paintings was meant to show the cute patterns on a child's sweater. Adorable animals like bunnies, birds and dogs were portrayed in this pseudo-knitted artwork. Simple flowers and patterned backgrounds were also made using his intricate painting technique.
Trend Themes
1. Hyper-realistic Paintings - Innovative artists can explore hyper-realistic painting techniques to create visually stunning and lifelike artworks.
2. Imitation and Illusion - There is potential for disruptive innovation in the field of visual arts by creating artworks that imitate and deceive the viewer with their realistic appearances.
3. Combination of Mediums - Exploring the combination of different artistic mediums, such as merging painting and knitting, can lead to unique and eye-catching artwork creations.
Industry Implications
1. Visual Arts - Artists and art enthusiasts can explore the use of hyper-realistic techniques and the imitation of different materials to push the boundaries of traditional art forms.
2. Fashion and Textiles - The fashion and textiles industry can draw inspiration from the deceptive painting techniques to create unique and eye-catching knitted patterns and designs.
3. Education and Children's Products - Educational materials and children's products can incorporate realistic and visually engaging knitted patterns to enhance learning experiences and capture children's attention.
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