# Glittery Famous Paintings Remakes Artist Jaiem Vasta Recreates Caravaggio's Style Using Sparkles By M | Published 2015-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caravaggio References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2015/09/18/artist-jamie-vasta-remakes-caravaggio-paintings-using-glitter/) & [jamievasta](http://www.jamievasta.com/) Talented artist Jamie Vasta recently worked on a project inspired by [famous Italian painter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johannes-vermeer-1) Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio in which she gave his notoriously well-known style a modern twist with the addition of glue and glitter. The end result is a series of colorful paintings that incorporate various aspects of [mix media and classical techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral). Vasta's Caravaggio project cleverly incorporated the famous artist's styles and composition techniques with unexpected materials such as glitter. Vasta's illustrations feature a sketch outline of the overall piece that typically incorporates portraits with storytelling. The outlines of the images are then filled in with glue and layered with [colorful glitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror) in a variety of prismatic colors. The work is incredibly detailed and offers a dynamic use of form, shading and composition when drawing the body. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Mixed Media Art:** The use of unexpected materials such as glitter in traditional art forms offers opportunities for innovative mixed media creations. - **Modernizing Classical Techniques:** Artists taking traditional art styles and giving them a modern twist, like incorporating glitter, can disrupt the art world by creating fresh and captivating works. - **Dynamic Use of Form and Composition:** Exploring new ways to create depth, shading, and composition through the use of glue and glitter opens up possibilities for artists to push the boundaries of traditional techniques. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can embrace the trend of mixed media and modernized classical techniques to create unique and captivating artworks. - **Craft and Hobby:** Craft and hobby industries can leverage the use of glitter and unexpected materials in art projects, providing exciting options for creative individuals and enthusiasts. - **Home Decor:** Home decor businesses have the potential to offer glittered and mixed media art pieces as unique and eye-catching decor items that cater to modern tastes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Art-Covered Sparkling Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desiderio-n1-limited-edition-art-bottles.md)