Many are so used to seeing perfectly Photoshopped famed faces that plain magazine editorials start to intrigue less and less. This is why these subtly watercolored illustrations by Barcelona-based Chidy Wayne are captivating -- it presents celebrities and fashion icons in a way that is not too common. This series of paintings were featured in Irene Claver's book 'Trendy.'
Familiar faces like Dean and Dan Caten of DSQUARED2, Kate Moss, Karl Lagerfeld, Rihanna, Kanye West and Elvis Presley are captured in art form. Hand-painted lines and proportions have an enticing effect, since they are freshly different from the airbrushed photography we are constantly bombarded with. Not to mention, the artist's choice of colors is stunning. Some images are black-and-white with small accents of color.
Fashionably Painted Portraits
Chidy Wayne Paints Famed Faces with Subtle Watercolors
Trend Themes
1. Subtle Watercolor Illustrations - The use of watercolors in illustrations offers a fresh and captivating take on portraying famous faces and fashion icons.
2. Moving Away From Airbrushed Photography - The shift towards hand-painted lines and proportions in art challenges the dominance of heavily retouched and airbrushed imagery, offering a more genuine and unique representation of celebrities and fashion icons.
3. Stunning Color Choice in Art - The artist's use of stunning colors in the watercolor paintings adds visual interest and elevates the overall artistic expression of the portraits.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - Fashion brands and magazines can explore collaborations with watercolor artists to create unique and eye-catching portraits of celebrities and fashion icons in their campaigns and editorials.
2. Art and Illustration Industry - Art galleries, illustration studios, and online platforms can showcase and promote watercolor illustrations as an innovative and refreshing artistic medium for capturing famous faces and fashion icons.
3. Publishing Industry - Publishers can incorporate watercolor illustrations in books and magazines to provide readers with a visually captivating and distinct visual representation of celebrities and fashion icons.