# Delicate Diluted Portraits Christy Lee Rogers Creates Water-Saturated Silhouettes By Emily Evans | Published 2011-09-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christy-lee-rogers References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/underwater-photos-that-resemble-baroque-paintings) & [christyrogers](http://www.christyrogers.com/) If the sounds of travelling into an underwater universe sounds appealing to you, that is exactly what artist Christy Lee Rogers does within her diluted portraits. Without the need for Photoshop, this photographer is able to create raw images that [play with light and dark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miror-collection). Using [fluid fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidris) Christy Lee Rodgers plays up the mysteriously soaked nature of underwater universes. According to My Modern Metropolis, the artist believes that "the work of an artist lies in manifesting their inner world externally, so you are also experiencing my quest for the answers to life and the knowledge that's contained in and around it." **Implications** - Using vibrant fabrics is a key way that advertisers are able to instantly capture viewer attention. These advertisers can take their work one step further by playing with elements such as [fire or water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transposition-installtion) when creating captivating visual displays. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Underwater-inspired Art:** Opportunities for artists to experiment with unconventional materials and techniques to create unique, raw images. - **Fluid Fabric Photography:** Opportunities for photographers to create visually captivating images using fluid fabrics and natural elements. - **Multi-sensory Advertising:** Opportunities for advertisers to use unconventional elements such as fire or water to enhance visual displays and create a memorable brand experience. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Artists can explore new techniques and materials to create unique and captivating artwork. - **Photography:** Photographers can experiment with fluid fabrics and underwater elements to create unique and visually stunning images. - **Advertising:** Advertisers can incorporate multi-sensory elements such as fire and water in their visual displays and branding experiences to capture viewer attention and create a memorable brand experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Illuminated Curtained Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md)