# Angular Retro Portraits Alexey Kurbatov's Illustrations are a Must-See By Matt Ho | Published 2010-12-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexey-kurbatov-illustrations References: [bumbumbum.me](http://bumbumbum.me/2010/12/23/illustrations-by-alexey-kurbatov/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/kurbatov) These Alexey Kurbatov illustrations are a must-see for anyone. The portraits have an [old-school retro appeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova), but rather than sticking with the black and white, Kurbatov adds a bit of colour that blends in nicely with the pictures. The lines on the faces of each person in the portrait also adds a nice [subtle three dimensional look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halftone) that really adds to the portraits. Hopefully more Alexey Kurbatov illustrations will follow in the near future! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Illustration:** The trend of retro illustrations offers opportunities for nostalgia-driven marketing campaigns or product design. - **Colorful Portraits:** The trend of adding vibrant colors to portraits presents opportunities for creative branding and artistic expression. - **Subtle Depth Effects:** The trend of incorporating subtle three-dimensional effects into illustrations opens up possibilities for interactive or immersive media experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Marketing:** The marketing industry can leverage retro illustrations to evoke nostalgic emotions and create unique brand experiences. - **Design:** The design industry can explore the use of colorful portraits to enhance product packaging, website visuals, or interior design. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can incorporate subtle depth effects in animations, video games, or virtual reality experiences to enhance immersion and engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitify-ai-portrait-studio.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia.md)