# Drugged-Out Self-Portraits Bryan Lewis Saunder's 'Drugs' Showcases an Artist Under the Influence By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bryan-lewis-saunders-drugs References: [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/5s35yz4) & [tinyurl](http://tinyurl.com/4z26mqz) I can't remember the last time an art project captivated me as much as Bryan Lewis Saunders' 'Drugs' series. In creating these prints, Saunders took a different drug everyday and drew himself while under the influence. The results are mesmerizing and show just how much drugs affect the brain. Saunders took everything from cough syrup to PCP and it shows in the [vivid colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2) and sometimes [frightening imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) used to create these portraits. Trust me when I say that Bryan Lewis Saunders' 'Drugs' is one epic art project that you don't want to miss. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Drug-influenced Art:** Opportunity for artists to experiment with the effects of drugs as a form of inspiration for art - **Exploration of Perception:** Artists and individuals can explore altered perceptions through drug use to gain insight into human consciousness - **Impact of Drugs on the Brain:** Opportunity for researchers to study different drugs and their effects on the brain and behavior ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists can innovate in the use of unconventional methods such as drug use for artistic expression - **Pharmaceuticals:** Drug companies can explore the effects of different drugs on the brain to develop new medicines for mental health treatments - **Neuroscience:** Researchers can use drug-induced perceptions to better understand how the brain works and how to treat mental health illnesses ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Addiction Awareness NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-jerry-feightner-project.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Virant Monumental Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-wolfs-group-exhibition.md)