# Rear-Facing Portrait Illustrations These Back Portrait Drawing Series Depict People and Places By Michael Nieto | Published 2014-02-28 | Updated 2014-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-portrait References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/364099/Charming-Intriguing-Illustrations-Of-People-Places-Depicted-From-Behind/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/Portraits/12030807) This back portrait series was illustrated by a Lithuanian artist named Karolis Strautniekas. The emphasis of these drawings denotes distinctive portraits from behind of ordinary people within many places. These charming and Intriguing illustrations show how something simple and ordinary can have much detail with many shades and hues. Some of these illustrations depict a man taking a picture of himself at the museum, a couple of construction workers and a hunter just minding their own business. The act of [people-watching](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) makes these [back portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) very interesting in a way that we tend to be informed of their surroundings. The minimal drawing technique with lots of value demonstrates a sense of rhythm and variety portrayed within these works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Back Portrait Illustrations:** Opportunity to explore the use of back portraits in various art forms and mediums. - **Emphasizing Distinctive Perspectives:** Opportunity to portray ordinary subjects from unconventional angles to create intrigue and interest. - **Minimalistic Drawing Techniques:** Opportunity to create powerful and evocative illustrations with simple yet impactful drawing styles. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Illustration:** Opportunity for artists and illustrators to experiment with back portrait illustrations as a unique artistic expression. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to explore the concept of capturing back portraits and emphasizing distinctive perspectives in their work. - **Fashion and Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers and graphic designers to incorporate back portrait illustrations into their clothing lines, prints, and branding materials for a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Retro Drawing-Inpsired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-project.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia.md)