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Morbid Bobblehead Beauties

Tony Sandoval Paints Gruesome Girls with Enlarged Craniums

— December 25, 2011 — Art & Design
Tony Sandoval doesn't hold back when he paints. Sure, many people have explored the idea of depicting innocent girls as scary supernatural beings, but I've yet to see another artist render that concept with the subject gushing blood from her mouth in such copious amounts and to such unnerving effect. To then have someone’s hands examining that mouth and uncovering vampire-like fangs, that just takes gruesome to deliciously enjoyable realms.

Aside from his bleak palette and morbid concepts, Tony Sandoval’s art also stands out in that he has a penchant for painting females with large craniums. Their torsos and ligaments contrast greatly by being stick skinny, to the point where they couldn’t possibly support their heads in the real world. But it’s the fantasy of it all that makes Sandoval’s work such a pleasure to look at.
Trend Themes
1. Gruesome Art - There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating new mediums and techniques to depict gruesome and unsettling artwork.
2. Enlarged Craniums - Exploring the concept of exaggerated head sizes in art opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in character design and visual storytelling.
3. Fantasy Realism - Combining fantastical elements with realistic details in art offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating captivating and immersive visuals.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can benefit from embracing gruesome themes and pushing the boundaries of traditional artistic techniques and concepts.
2. Character Merchandising - The character merchandising industry can capitalize on the trend of enlarged craniums in art by creating collectibles and merchandise featuring characters with exaggerated head sizes.
3. Visual Entertainment - Incorporating elements of fantasy realism in movies, TV shows, and video games can disrupt the visual entertainment industry by offering unique and immersive storytelling experiences.
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