# Splatter-Painted Portraits Aileen Devlin's Colorful Method of Capturing Subjects By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aileen-devlin References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/painted-portraits/234628) Aileen Devlin’s painted portraits are stunning. She covers her subjects with [splatter paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splat) to both obscure and reveal aspects them in a way traditional portraiture couldn’t. Click through the gallery above to check out Aileen Devlin’s painted portraits, and be sure to also see other [innovative portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitify-ai-portrait-studio) below. **Implications** - Unique art forms are definitely ones that are eye-catching, often representing something of deeper meaning that is relatable to the viewer. These featured pieces are undeniably inspiring in that they spark the idea that often, what's imperfect can be what's most beautiful -- a concept that can be seen in many fashion pieces and furniture designs, and definitely a successful one at that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unique Art Forms:** Exploring unique art forms can inspire disruptive innovation in fashion and furniture designs. - **Imperfect Beauty:** Embracing the concept of imperfect beauty can lead to disruptive innovation in various industries. - **Splatter Paint Technique:** Adopting the splatter paint technique can revolutionize the field of portraiture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Incorporating the concept of imperfect beauty can bring disruptive innovation to the fashion industry. - **Furniture:** Applying the idea of imperfect beauty can drive disruptive innovation in furniture design. - **Art:** Adopting the splatter paint technique can introduce disruptive innovation in the field of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia.md) - [Painting-Inspired Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portals-collection.md)