# Haunting Sketched Illustrations Autoportrait by Lou Ros Portrays Emotions with Simple Strokes By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-08-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autoportrait-by-lou-ros References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/AUTOPORTRAIT/715525) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/LouRos) Autoportrait by Lou Ros poses the question of identity through abstract strokes of the brush. The power of each illustration shines through despite the simplicity in design. The haunting emotion of the artwork is highly palpable even though some of the portraits are missing the key feature of eyes. Autoportrait by Lou Ros demonstrates the pure talent of the artist with his ability to say so much with so little. Take a look through the illustrations to see the amazing power of the series. **Implications** - Consumers in modern society look for art that pushes the limits on creativity. Items that strive to be different attract shoppers who want to differentiate themselves from others. Companies could push their designs to a more unconventional aesthetic in order to increase their appeal on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - 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 - **Unconventional Aesthetics:** Companies could push their designs to a more unconventional aesthetic in order to increase their appeal on the market. - **Emotion-driven Art:** Consumers in modern society look for art that evokes strong emotions, presenting an opportunity for artists and galleries to create emotionally charged artwork. - **Simplicity in Design:** The power of minimalistic design can be harnessed by businesses to effectively communicate their message through a strong visual impact. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and galleries can explore unconventional aesthetics and emotion-driven art to capture the attention of modern consumers. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can experiment with unconventional aesthetics to create unique and differentiated designs that appeal to fashion-forward shoppers. - **Advertising and Marketing:** By leveraging the power of simplicity in design, advertising and marketing agencies can create impactful campaigns that effectively communicate their message. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Painting Display Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Sketch-to-Art AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-to-logo.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md)