# Watercolor Comic Panel Paintings Aidan Koch Borrows Graphic Novel Template for Illustrations By Jason Soy | Published 2011-12-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidan-koch References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2011/12/07/comics-by-artist-aidan-koch/) & [aidankoch](http://www.aidankoch.com/) Aidan Koch does something with her paintings that is genuinely unique to her. Sure, other illustrators may dabble in [creating comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alterego-the-official-comic), but I would classify her creations as paintings first that borrow the panels template in order to enhance the images she's trying to convey. Aidan Koch primarily works with [watercolors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customdesigned-painting-kit) and is able to render beautiful expressive images even in the absence of her unique comic panel style. With its addition however, she is able to emote in ways artists who only use visuals can't. Sometimes, all it takes is a few simple words to amplify an artists ability to communicate to their viewers and Koch certainly isn't limited in that way. If you think the inclusion of words detracts from viewers' engagement and discovery of each image, don't fret; Koch's paintings are still drench with cryptic elements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Watercolor Comic Panel Paintings:** Opportunities for artists to combine different mediums, such as watercolors and comics, to create unique and expressive artwork. - **Enhanced Communication with Words:** The use of comic panel templates in paintings provides artists with the opportunity to communicate more effectively and emotionally with their viewers through the addition of words. - **Cryptic Elements in Art:** Artists incorporating cryptic elements into their paintings can create a sense of mystery and intrigue for their audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Illustration:** Artists and illustrators can explore new ways to express themselves and engage viewers through the combination of watercolor and comic panel techniques. - **Publishing and Printing:** Publishers and printing companies can cater to the demand for unique and visually captivating comic panel paintings by partnering with artists like Aidan Koch. - **Graphic Novel and Comic Industry:** The incorporation of watercolor techniques and cryptic elements in comic panels can unlock new storytelling possibilities and attract a wider range of readers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-kyoto.md) - [AI Comic Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-factory.md) - [Personalized Comic Book Creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamcanvas.md) - [Comic Book Coloring Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-by-me-manga-artist-set.md) - [Engaging Paint Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-vibe.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Reverse Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-coloring-book.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md)