# Prismatic Cityscape Paintings Micko-Vic's Acrylic Paintings are Vibrant Scenes By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2012-12-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acrylic-paintings References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/micko-vic-vibrant-paintings) & [paintings.novica](http://paintings.novica.com/cubist-paintings/) Artist Micko-Vic's stunning acrylic paintings capture cityscapes in a fragmented style. The [vibrant and immediately eye-catching pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2) draw you in. There is little known about Vic, but his works are remarkable. His process to create the gorgeous scenes is quite simple: firstly, he sketches out the picture with a pencil and brush, then he follows the picture with acrylic paint and impasto gels with a palette knife. He mixes bold colors and imagery to create a layered effect. The final product is an array of [illustrious textured paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition). They have depth and feature varied cities and the people who live in them. All of his works are centered on [cubist techniques and contemporary coloration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith). Micko-Vic's acrylic paintings are modern masterpieces that stand out and lighten up any mood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fragmented Cityscape Art:** Opportunity for artists to experiment with fragmented styles and vibrant colors in cityscape paintings. - **Mixed Media Techniques:** Exploration of combining acrylic paint, impasto gels, and palette knife to create textured artworks. - **Cubist Revival:** Resurgence of cubist techniques in contemporary art, providing a fresh perspective on cityscapes. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Artists can leverage the trend of fragmented cityscape art to create unique and captivating pieces. - **Interior Design:** The use of vibrant and textured cityscape paintings can enhance the visual appeal of interior spaces. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can showcase and promote modern masterpieces like Micko-Vic's acrylic paintings to attract art enthusiasts and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Creative Space-Enhancing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-artworks.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Spectral Painting-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomme-collection.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md)