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Somber Pencil Illustrations

These Drawings Give Off the Appearance of a Suspended Reality

— October 3, 2016 — Art & Design
Known for his ability to create elaborate artwork out of nothing but pencil and paper, the Brazilian artist Henrique de Franca's newest pencil illustrations feature somber scenes.

The series of illustrations are not chaotic in their detail, but are intricate in the imagery they do have and are able to evoke a sense of melancholy in those using viewing them. Each of the scenes appear to be in a suspended reality, with houses and people carrying on their daily tasks in a world that seems to only partially exist. The faces of the people in these pencil illustrations are all blurred or obstructed -- if they exist at all.

These pencil drawings reveal an incomplete world in a time period that is difficult to determine, ensuring that people viewing them are unable to look away.
Trend Themes
1. Somber Illustration Trend - The trend of creating somber illustrations that evoke a sense of melancholy and feature an incomplete world, provides an opportunity for artists to explore emotions and convey messages in a unique way.
2. Suspenseful Imagery Trend - The trend of creating imagery that evokes a sense of suspense and seems to exist in a suspended reality could be used by writers and filmmakers to create impactful stories and set an eerie tone.
3. Blurred Identity Trend - The trend of obscuring or blurring the identities of people in artwork or media provides an opportunity for artists and advertisers to create a sense of mystery or anonymity.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Art Industry - Artists in the fine art industry can explore the trend of somber illustrations and experiment with creating poignant and thought-provoking work.
2. Entertainment Industry - Writers and filmmakers in the entertainment industry can utilize the trend of suspenseful imagery to captivate audiences and tell captivating stories that leave an impact.
3. Advertising Industry - Advertisers in the advertising industry can use the trend of blurring identity in their campaigns to create intrigue and start conversations around their product or service.
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