# 3D Printed Self-Portraits Artist Joshua Harker Uses a 3D Printer to Create an Elegant Portrait By Eric Westcott | Published 2014-04-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-joshua-harker References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2014/03/anatomical-3d-self-portrait-by-joshua-harker) & [joshharker](http://www.joshharker.com/) Artist Joshua Harker has created a new brilliant [self-portrait](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai). With the use of a 3D printer, CT and 3D scanning, Joshua Harker created an elaborate sculpture of his own face. With the CT scan capturing the shape of his skull, he [scanned his face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-skin-mapping-tool) to create new skin. With the help of a 3D printer Joshua was able to create and intricately woven mask that anatomically accurate to his own face. The patterns that make up the mask look like the carvings you might find on a medieval mask. The brain that is placed inside the skull has a swivel pattern on it that is similar to the swirls found on your actual brain. This anatomically accurate sculpture brings an elegant delicate look to a sculpture that originally would be quite an odd sight to see. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **3D Printed Self-portraits:** Opportunity for entrepreneurs to offer customized 3D printed self-portrait service to individuals. - **Personalized 3D Printing:** An opportunity to offer personalized 3D printing services to individuals and businesses. - **Artistic 3D Printing:** Opportunity for artists to use 3D printing to create intricate and detailed pieces of art. ### Who This Affects Most - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry has the opportunity to expand into customized and personalized services for individuals and businesses using CT scans and 3D scanning. - **Art:** The art industry can explore the use of 3D printing to create intricate sculptures and other art pieces. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can use 3D printing and CT scans to create accurate models of body parts for surgical planning and medical research. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Spiral Glass Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiral-glass.md) - [3D-Printed Tiled Ceramic Archways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delft-blue.md) - [AI-Developed 3D-Printed Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/differential-growth.md)