# Splattered Sci-Fi Silhouettes Arian Noveir Depicts Star Wars Characters Using Out-of-Control Paint By Jason Soy | Published 2012-05-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arian-noveir1 References: [geek-art.net](http://www.geek-art.net/arian-noveir-paint-splatter-star-wars/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Paint-Splatter-Star-Wars/3836329) Arian Noveir is renowned for his splattered silhouette style of depicting subjects, and in this particular series, he’s interpreted infamous [Star Wars characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-x-star-wars) using his distinct talents. Seen here are his renditions of Yoda, Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, [R2-D2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-technica-r2-d2), Boba Fett, Darth Maul, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca and C-3PO. That pretty much covers all your sci-fi favorites. Arian Noveir created the series in celebration of [May 4th](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbuilt-star-wars-logo), which has become a day people around the world have dedicated to all things Star Wars. He crafted these images digitally using a number of ink blot brushes and possibly the pen tool in Photoshop in order to get an accurate silhouette of each character. If you’re a major fan of these works, you’ll be happy to learn that Noveir is actually selling prints of these images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Splattered Silhouette Art:** The use of splattered silhouette style can be applied in various forms of art and design. - **Pop-culture Art Celebrations:** Creating art in celebration of pop-culture events such as May 4th is a trend worth considering by illustrators and graphic designers. - **Digital Ink Blot Brushes:** The use of digital ink blot brushes in creating art and visual content is a rising trend for digital artists. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists can adopt the use of splattered silhouette style to explore and develop new art and design trends. - **Digital Art and Visual Content Creation:** Digital artists can adopt the use of digital ink blot brushes in creating art and visual content. - **Pop-culture Merchandise:** Pop-culture events, such as May 4th, present an opportunity for the merchandising industry to design and sell celebratory pop-culture merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Sci-Fi Bath Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bath-soap.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi Series Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-star-wars-day.md)