# Hi-Definition Portrait Paintings Andrew Newton Captures People to the Very Last Hair in His Works By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrew-newton References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2012/01/andrew-newton/) & [andrewnewtonart](http://www.andrewnewtonart.co.uk/) These [portrait paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio) by Andrew Newton will put some photographers to shame. Newton paints faces and his rule book for his projects undoubtedly follows the saying, "go big or go home." He doesn't spare a whisker or a wrinkle in any of his paintings, making them seem as if they were created using high dynamic range (HDR) editing. These paintings will easily fool viewers into thinking they are [edited photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-painter) and send a jolt of surprise through their bodies when they get closer and realize that the replicas are handcrafted. Andrew Newton is from a rare breed of [detail-oriented painters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) and has ventured into paintings that encompass more scenic environments as well. His growth as an artist definitely holds potential for revolution within painting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 35% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hyperrealistic Art:** The trend of hyperrealistic art opens up opportunities for artists to push the boundaries of realism and challenge viewers' perceptions. - **Digital Artistry:** The increasing popularity of digitally created art allows for innovative techniques and experimentation in creating highly realistic and detailed artwork. - **Blurring Boundaries:** The intersection of traditional painting and digital techniques creates new possibilities for artists to create visually stunning and thought-provoking works. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** The fine art industry can embrace hyperrealistic and digitally created art to cater to a wider audience and offer unique experiences. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore collaborations with hyperrealistic artists to create hybrid artworks that bridge the gap between photography and painting. - **Art Education:** Art schools and educators can integrate lessons on hyperrealistic art and digital techniques to inspire students and push the boundaries of traditional art education. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Ultra-Detailed Museum Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-watch.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitify-ai-portrait-studio.md)