# Skin-Etching Artwork Ariana Page Russell has Used Her Skin Condition to Make Beautiful Art By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-09-02 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ariana-page-russell References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/08/29/Artist-with-a-Skin-Disorder-Uses-Her-Body-as-a-Canvas/) & [arianapagerussell](http://www.arianapagerussell.com/work/skin/) When Ariana Page Russell was diagnosed with dermatographia, she saw it as an opportunity in order to use her body to create beautiful designs. Dermatographia is defined as a condition that, when the body is scratched, the [skin becomes red](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dont-scratch-that) and it rises in a way that replicates the effect of hives. Instead of hiding away, Russell has stuck to her artistic roots and used this condition to her benefit. Russell has scratched [intricate patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-met-x-bandaid) and sayings into her skin. Once her skin began to turn red, she then took a picture of her work. It is touching to think that she has done this to herself in order to continue on with being an artist. The end result of the art that Ariana Page Russell has created is beautiful. She has done an incredible job of not allowing a [skin condition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derm-detective-demystifying-dermatology) to hold her back in life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Skin Art:** Using the human body as a canvas for intricate designs and patterns. - **Self-expression Through Skin:** Turning a skin condition into a unique form of artistic expression. - **Artistic Adaptation:** Adapting one's artistic skills to overcome physical limitations. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Exploring new ways for artists to express themselves using unconventional materials and mediums. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Creating new skin-friendly products and services that cater to individuals with unique skin conditions and needs. - **Health and Wellness:** Developing innovative treatments and therapies to manage and potentially enhance the skin's condition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eczema Skincare Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cetaphil-from-scratch-to-soothe-campaign.md) - [Science-Driven Dermatitis Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivoskin-launched.md) - [Healing Transparent Skin Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psoriasis-prescription-patches.md) - [Transformative Survivor Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-of-life.md) - [Tattoo-Style Pimple Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zitsticka-x-jonboy.md) - [Vitamin-Packed Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-defense-patches.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Vitamin-Infused Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere.md) - [Tattoo-Inspired Joint Blemish Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-compact.md)