# Photorealistic Household Items Daniel Jackson's Brushstrokes are More Accurate Than a Camera Lens By Jason Soy | Published 2011-07-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniel-jackson References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2011/07/daniel-jackson/) & [danieljacksonart](http://www.danieljacksonart.com/thepaintings.htm) It's very easy to confuse these Daniel Jackson [oil paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism) as photographs since he's so meticulous with the details. Considering the [lighting, the shadows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightware-series) and the textures of the textiles in these works, it's amazing to know that the artist did not use any technological manipulation while creating these pieces. Daniel Jackson's subjects for these paintings are always household objects, and since they're painted with this much artistry, you would surely want to reexamine the beauty of these products in your own home after viewing this series. I'm personally impressed with the way Daniel Jackson is able to recreate the lighting effects of [highly reflective materials such as plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-chrome-reflections). **Implications** - Consumers have become tired of computer-generated graphic arts since they can not readily distinguish the human technical skill involved. Corporations looking to appeal to consumers may find an easier time doing so with fine arts graphics that are identifiable as being handcrafted. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Realistic Fine Art:** Opportunity for artists to create realistic paintings that mimic photography, appealing to consumers seeking handcrafted and authentic art. - **Handmade Vs. Digital:** Trend of consumers valuing handcrafted and non-digitally manipulated art over computer-generated graphics, creating opportunities for artists and businesses to cater to this demand. - **Reimagining Everyday Objects:** Opportunity to showcase the beauty and artistry in everyday household items through realistic paintings, allowing consumers to appreciate these objects in a new light. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** Fine artists can tap into the trend of realistic paintings to create unique and captivating pieces that cater to consumer preferences for handcrafted art. - **Home Decor:** Home decor businesses can leverage the trend of reimagining everyday objects to offer products that highlight the artistic aspects of household items. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Companies in the marketing and advertising industry can incorporate realistic fine art in their campaigns to resonate with consumers who appreciate authenticity in visual representations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Life-Like 3D Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Painting-Inspired Office Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-accessories1.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md)