# Surf-Inspired Mixed-Media Photography Annie Seaton's Photography Paints the World of Surf By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-05-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annie-seatons-photography References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2021/05/02/mixed-media-artwork-that-gives-strong-surf-vibes-2/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [annieseatonart](https://www.annieseatonart.com/) Annie Seaton's photography captures original images of [surf life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-sea). The California-based artist was born in Toronto, Ontario. She describes herself as a painter who uses photography as her artistic medium. Through her artwork, viewers can enjoy her [colorfully textured images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection). Seaton's work is exhibited both nationally and internationally. The technic used to capture the surf vibes uses [mixed media](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) to push and exploit photography beyond its traditional limits. By cutting into printed photos and mounting them into her paintings, Seaton explores a new way of combining both artistic mediums. The effect produced is reminiscent of lo-fi aesthetics and old-fashioned prints. The artist's goal is to "Convey deep meaningful moments of joy visa vis painting expressibly in my dreamy creamy language of color." Image Credit: Annie Seaton ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mixed-media Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to combine artistic mediums and push them beyond their traditional limits. - **Lo-fi Aesthetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and technologies to achieve old-fashioned, vintage prints in photography and art. - **Dreamy Color Language:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new ways of expressing deep and meaningful moments through color in photography and art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and technologies to bring together different media for fine art photography purposes. - **Craft and DIY:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways mixed media can be used in DIY projects and craft-making. - **Textile Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new techniques and technologies for textile design by incorporating mixed media and dreamy color language. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surfboard-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-collection.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Surfing-Focused Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raymond-pettibon-1.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md)