# Digital Mosaic Masterpieces Christopher Haines Renders Portraits Using Tiny Fragmented Polygons By Jason Soy | Published 2012-03-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christopher-haines References: [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/myneondreams) & [neondreams.au](http://neondreams.com.au/index.php) Christopher Haines’ portraits will stop viewers dead in their tracks in order to do a double take. And it’s not because he renders beautiful women or famous musicians like Radiohead’s Thom Yorke either; it’s because Haines has genuinely developed a visual style unlike anything anyone’s seen before. Piling what seems like millions of [little squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares) on top of one another in order to define shapes and value, Haines crafts portraits that push the limits of [digital image-making](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/layer-canvas) into uncharted and jaw-dropping territories. Christopher Haines is based in Perth, Australia and currently runs his own production studio called Neon Dreams. Various companies have sought out Haines for his distinct visual craftsmanship. Several publications, such as Advanced Photoshop Magazine, Computer Arts Projects Magazine and Photoshop Creative Magazine, have even featured Haines in hopes of him passing on some of his technical knowledge to prospective imitators. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Mosaic Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop software or apps that automate the process of creating digital mosaic art, making it accessible to a wider range of artists and art enthusiasts. - **Visual Style Innovation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new techniques or tools that allow artists to push the boundaries of digital image-making and create unique visual styles. - **Collaboration with Publications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Form partnerships with publications to develop interactive digital content that showcases innovative digital artwork, attracting a wider audience. ### Where This Applies - **Digital Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop online platforms or marketplaces where artists can sell and showcase their digital artwork, catering to the growing demand for unique and innovative art forms. - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate Haines' visual style and techniques into graphic design software to offer designers new tools and effects for creating visually stunning digital designs. - **Publishing and Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of innovative digital artwork in advertising campaigns and media content, creating visually engaging and memorable experiences for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md)