# Intimate Masculine Artwork Adam Brooks Oil Paintings Capture Sentimental Male Moments By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-10-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adam-brooks-oil-paintings References: [adam-b-art.blogspot](http://adam-b-art.blogspot.ca/) Adam Brooks oil paintings show how medium and message are intricately intertwined. Currently studying painting at OCAD with a background in industrial design, Brooks captures [intimacy and masculinity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tough-guys-soft-sweaters) in his work not only through the images themselves, but also through the emotion that goes into each and every brush stroke. Brooks opts for a [dark color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes), which adds to the seriousness of the work. Figures are distorted, commenting on the character of memories—they are fleeting and distorted, though we try to remember them. A touch of emotion, a bit of darkness and also some sexuality, Adam Brooks oil paintings give a glimpse into the mind of an artist who has a lot to say, and the talent with which to paint it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Male Intimacy Art:** There is an opportunity for artists to explore and express male intimacy through various mediums, disrupting traditional notions of masculinity. - **Emotive Painting:** Painters can capture emotions through their brush strokes, providing an opportunity to create powerful and resonant artwork that connects with viewers on a deeper level. - **Distorted Figurative Art:** Distorted figures in art can be used to comment on the character and fleeting nature of memories, providing an opportunity for artists to explore the intersection of memory and identity in new ways. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Art:** Artists can disrupt traditional notions of masculinity and explore emotive painting techniques in the fine art industry, creating powerful and thought-provoking works that resonate with viewers. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from male intimacy art, creating new collections that explore the concept of masculinity in innovative ways. - **Advertising:** Advertisers can use distorted figurative art to create emotionally impactful campaigns that connect with viewers on a deeper level, disrupting traditional advertising strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)