# Grotesque Animalistic Portraits Beau White Shocks and Frightens With Disturbing Illustrations By Matt Ho | Published 2011-04-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beau-white References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2011/04/beau-white/) & [beinart.org](http://beinart.org/artists/beau-white/gallery/paintings/) Fans of [horror](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-studios-halloween-horror-nights) will certainly appreciate these artworks by Beau White considering the artist gives Jason from Friday the 13th a run for his money. Ranging from [gritty self-portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nick-valentijn) to just straight-out [grotesque individuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork) who have a thing for decapitated cows, Beau White knows how to push some buttons. The artist mainly focuses on the themes of the absurd and the disturbed which is evident in his works. His use of colors, shading and the fairly realistic illustrations makes his all the more frightening. But however disturbing as they may be, it's pretty hard to look away without admiring his talent and creative mind. Beau White's illustrations aren't for the faint of the heart, but they're definitely worth checking out for those who prefer the horrifying nature of things. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Grotesque Artworks:** Opportunity for disrupting traditional art with more disturbing and provocative works. - **Absurd and Disturbed Themes:** Potential for disrupting mainstream art by exploring unconventional and taboo themes. - **Realistic Horror Illustrations:** Opportunity to disrupt horror illustration by creating more realistic and terrifying artworks. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Opportunity for disrupting traditional art forms and exploring more disturbing and provocative artworks. - **Horror Entertainment:** Potential for disrupting mainstream horror entertainment by exploring unconventional and taboo themes. - **Illustration:** Opportunity to disrupt horror illustration by creating more realistic and terrifying artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Horrific Beer-Themed Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md)