# Slimy Psychedelic Paintings Charlie Immer Paints Otherworldly Images of Freakish Creatures By Jason Soy | Published 2012-05-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charlie-immer References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2012/05/09/artist-painter-charlie-immer/) & [charlieimmer](http://charlieimmer.com/) Charlie Immer is an artist whose work would have been greatly appreciated during the late ‘60s and early ‘70s. Rendering [psychedelic prismatic images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) of bizarre otherworldly creatures, Immer confronts viewers with visuals that most wouldn’t even be capable of imagining. Melting faces of aliens, slimy human skeletons and octopus-like animals ripping their own faces off are just a few things you can expect while browsing through this wildly imaginative artist’s eclectic portfolio. Many of Charlie Immer’s paintings have viscous elements littered throughout the compositions. This [slimy, melting quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolo-paint) is his most often used motif to inject [surrealism into his work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery), though he isn’t short on outlandish concepts. He also gives audiences recognizable glimpses of human anatomy in his paintings, which unnerves to no end. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Psychedelic Art Resurgence:** The revival of interest in psychedelic art aesthetics presents an opportunity for artists to experiment with surrealism and unconventional themes. - **Fantastical Creature Depictions:** The growing fascination with bizarre creatures in popular culture provides opportunities for artists to create unique and imaginative depictions. - **Viscous Motifs in Art:** The increased use of slimy and viscous elements in contemporary art presents an opportunity for artists to explore new ways of conveying surrealistic and otherworldly themes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage the trends of psychedelic art and fantastical creatures to create captivating visuals across various mediums such as paintings, illustrations, and graphic design. - **Entertainment and Media:** The popularity of fantastical creatures and surrealist visuals in movies, television shows, and video games presents opportunities for creators to push the boundaries of visual effects and concept art. - **Advertising and Marketing:** The use of psychedelic and unconventional visuals in advertising campaigns and brand identity can help companies differentiate themselves and attract audiences with unique aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md)