# Internet-Inspired Watercolor Paintings Social Media Influences Between Friends by Dan Gluibizzi By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-04 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/between-friends-by-dan-gluibizzi References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/dan-gluibizzi-between-friends.php) & [dangluibizzi](http://www.dangluibizzi.com/) The [art exhibit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery) titled Between Friends by Dan Gluibizzi, an artist hailing from Portland and based in New York, is inspired by the Internet. In particular, it takes cues from images from [Tumblr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign) as well as how people pose for photos taken for social media sites. Whether depicting innocent selfies or more racy portraits fit for a nudie magazine, the collection is tied together by way of his chosen medium: [watercolor paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism). Giving the images an anonymous appeal, Between Friends by Dan Gluibizzi addresses the idea of intimacy on a number of levels. He writes, "We live in a world dominated by social media; everything is constantly 'between friends.' That term is sort of slightly nefarious, something's going on, it's between friends. Or, we're in this time of data collection and what is private?" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 7% | 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) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Social Media Art:** Artists are finding inspiration from social media platforms to create unique artwork. - **Anonymous Appeal:** Artists are utilizing anonymity in their work to address issues of intimacy and privacy in the age of social media. - **Watercolor Revolution:** Artists are pushing the boundaries with the use of watercolor paint to create innovative pieces that challenge traditional art forms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry has an opportunity to embrace social media and technology to create unique, cutting-edge works that can appeal to younger generations. - **Technology:** The technology industry can learn from the ways in which artists are utilizing social media and anonymity to address important social and cultural issues. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising industries could benefit from the use of watercolors in branding and advertising campaigns, as a way to stand out from traditional marketing strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [AI-Generated Topic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending-1.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Reimagined Impressionist Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impressionist-paintings.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md)