Bryan Lee will no doubt rack up a few fans based on the eclectic collection of characters found within his impressive deviantART portfolio. After all, when you’ve painted childhood favorites like Super Mario, Tom and Jerry, Superman, Catwoman, the cast of South Park, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Goku and Chi Chi from Dragon Ball and more, you’ll likely catch people’s attention through nostalgia alone. But don’t let that fool you into thinking Bryan Lee relies on gimmicks to garner a fan following, because his impressive rendering technique is what’s truly worthy of attention.
Each one of Bryan Lee’s illustrations exemplifies an artist at one with art fundamentals like value, shape and form. He’s so fluent with digital rendering that he can conjure up ludicrous images, like the Hulk playing tea time with two young girls, and execute it at a level even master illustrators would find intimidating.
Painterly Pop Culture Characters
Bryan Lee Shows Off His Sleek Rendering Style with Kid Favorites
Trend Themes
1. Artist-driven Pop Culture Art - An emerging trend in the art industry, with the potential to disrupt traditional art galleries and revolutionize the way we visually consume pop culture.
2. Hyperrealistic Rendering Technique - A trending approach in digital art that could offer new opportunities in branding, advertising, and product design.
3. Nostalgia-driven Marketing - A growing consumer trend driven by nostalgia for childhood, that could offer opportunities for businesses to create products or campaigns inspired by childhood favorites.
Industry Implications
1. Art & Design - An industry that can benefit from adopting artist-driven pop culture art to reach a new audience.
2. Advertising & Marketing - An industry that can utilize hyperrealistic rendering techniques in creating visually stunning campaigns that capture consumers' attention.
3. Toy & Game Industry - An industry that could capitalize on nostalgia-driven marketing by reviving classic toys or characters and bringing them into the modern market.