# Bloody Crimson Canvases Artist Dr. Rev Illustrates Surreal Scenes Using His Own Bodily Fluids By Jason Soy | Published 2012-05-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-rev References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/dr-revs-creepy-artworks-are-painted-in-blood.html) & [bloodpainter.org](http://bloodpainter.org/) The popular adage is that artists suffer for their work, but the man known as Dr. Rev may be one of the few people who actually experience pain whenever he wants to [paint something](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolo-paint). That’s because his medium of choice is blood, specifically his own blood, which he drains regularly in order to create the crimson images you’re currently browsing. There’s no denying that Dr. Rev is a technically proficient artist, but the fact that a physical part of him goes into every masterpiece he makes just demonstrates how hardcore he is. Dr. Rev, who also likes being referred to as “Bloodpainter,” currently resides in Australia. He considers himself a highly passionate man who wants to challenge people’s conventional perception of blood, rendering [realistic images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) with the vital bodily fluid. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Surreal Blood Art:** Exploring the use of bodily fluids as a medium in creating artistic and thought-provoking images. - **Challenging Conventions:** Pushing the boundaries of traditional art by using unconventional materials like blood for expressive purposes. - **Personalized Artistic Expression:** Artists creating work that incorporates their own bodily fluids as a means of personal and unique expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Art:** Opportunities for artists to explore new mediums and materials, including bodily fluids, to create unconventional and provocative art pieces. - **Healthcare:** Possibilities for collaboration between artists and healthcare professionals in promoting the use of bodily fluids as a means of creative expression and therapy. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** Incorporating the use of blood art installations and performances to create captivating and immersive experiences for audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-the-pain.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Red-Accented Artist Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-richard-macdonald.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Artist-Designed Collectible Dining Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/killer-napkins.md)