# Streaky Sketchy Portraiture Carne Griffiths Forms Detailed and Beautiful Faces Amidst Chaos By Jason Soy | Published 2011-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carne-griffiths References: [urhajos.tumblr](http://urhajos.tumblr.com/post/9341430938/somewhere-by-carne-griffiths) & [carnegriff.deviantart](http://carnegriff.deviantart.com/) The planning and patience required to make these Carne Griffiths illustrations is something most people probably don't and will never have. After all, it seems as though an unexpected water paint splatter or a misplaced pen stroke can easily ruin the efforts of hours of work. But Carne Griffiths is just the kind of master artist to be able to execute these beautiful [portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) with ease, and I think it's pretty unanimous among viewers that these illustrations are ridiculously good. Carne Griffiths is a UK-based illustrator and he specializes in distilling faces out of chaotic pen scribbles and runny water color blots. **Implications** - Consumers are gravitating towards fine arts illustrations more so than [digital artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vector-to-hand-drawn) as mainstream media has become over saturated with [computer-generated graphics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia). As such, corporations looking to use illustrations in promotional campaigns may consider the use of analog art over digital. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fine Arts Illustrations:** Consumers are gravitating towards fine arts illustrations more so than digital artwork as mainstream media has become over saturated with computer-generated graphics. - **Analog Art:** Corporations looking to use illustrations in promotional campaigns may consider the use of analog art over digital. - **Handcrafted Portraits:** The demand for handcrafted illustrations is increasing, as consumers appreciate the unique and personal touch it brings to artistic creations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Arts:** The fine arts industry can capitalize on the growing preference for traditional illustrations, offering unique and captivating artworks for consumers. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising professionals can explore the use of handcrafted analog art in promotional campaigns to stand out from the digital visual clutter and connect with consumers on a deeper level. - **Art Supplies:** Art supplies manufacturers can tap into the trend of analog art by offering high-quality materials tailored for these detailed and expressive forms of illustration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Branded Illustration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrations-ai.md) - [Digital AI-Generated Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picsart-1.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md)