I've been an admirer of Alex Rodriguez's artwork for awhile now, and it's really not to hard to see why. Drawing under the pseudonym 'itsajackal,' Alex Rodriguez is an American artist who has mastered the art of realistic illustration, using only a pencil in most cases to execute these highly technical works of art.
As you can tell by the images in this gallery, Alex Rodriguez's subjects are usually urbanite females, but what truly sets Rodriguez apart from his peers is his ability to get these models to emote in extremely quirky ways, which produces illustrations that are completely engaging for the audience. I can't help but be fascinated by every aspect of Alex Rodriguez's work.
Implications - Consumers are responding negatively to computer-generated graphics because of their over saturation of North American media outlets. As such, corporations looking to produce enticing press campaigns may consider using fine arts illustrations that consumers are more readily able to empathize with.
Expressive Penciled Hipsters
These Alex Rodriguez Drawings Capture Moods Better Than Cameras Can
Trend Themes
1. Fine Arts Illustrations - Using realistic pencil illustrations in marketing campaigns to create a more engaging and relatable visual experience for consumers.
2. Emotive Portraits - Capturing models in quirky and expressive ways to evoke a stronger emotional response from the audience.
3. Urbanite Females - Focusing on illustrations of urban-dwelling women to resonate with a specific target demographic.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising and Marketing - Using fine arts illustrations in advertising campaigns to stand out from computer-generated graphics and connect with consumers on a deeper level.
2. Art and Design - Exploring new avenues of realistic pencil illustrations as a form of artistic expression and attracting a wider audience.
3. Fashion and Beauty - Incorporating emotive portraits and urbanite female illustrations in fashion and beauty campaigns for a more relatable and engaging visual representation.