# Serene Watercolor Paintings Ben Tour Art Captures a Beautifully Eternal Note of Sadness By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-tour-art References: [thetourshow](http://www.thetourshow.com/#621275/ILLUSTRATION) This collection of Ben Tour art is a perfect example of why he has been featured in some of the most established publications in the media world, including Playboy magazine. His art is fondly reminiscent of the iconic [cover art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) for F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' and there is a tender rawness to his creative vision that gives his subjects a completely intact humanity. This kind of visceral reality can be an enormously challenging feat to accomplish with [watercolor paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow), but this Ben Tour art shows that he can achieve it with (pardon the pun) flying colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Watercolor Artistry:** Watercolor artists are pushing the boundaries of the medium to create emotionally powerful and realistic works of art. - **Nostalgic Aesthetics:** Artists are embracing a nostalgic aesthetic, evoking a sense of longing and melancholy in their works. - **Visceral Realism:** Artists are exploring techniques that capture the rawness of human emotion and experience in their art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can benefit from new techniques and styles that evoke powerful emotions and resonate with audiences. - **Publishing:** Publishers can leverage nostalgic aesthetics and emotional realism in cover art to captivate readers and enhance the storytelling experience. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the demand for watercolor artworks that evoke a sense of tranquility and emotional depth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md)