# Dream-Inspired Paintings These Paintings Represent Scenes Only Possible in the Imagination By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreaminspired References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/07/25/dreamlike-magical-paintings/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [rouxfontaine](http://www.rouxfontaine.com/contact.php) For children and adults alike, only dreams offer a surreal escape from reality in which most things are possible -- these dream-inspired paintings aim to replicate that effect. The paintings are created by the French artist Eric Roux-Fontaine, who creates another world with nothing but brushstrokes. His paintings include men free-falling into beautiful landscapes, an enchanted forest with [floating orbs of light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble), people swinging on theme park rides in front of the moon, a man standing in a library amidst a pool of water and a person standing atop the surface of the moon and releasing shards of light and color into the moon's atmosphere. These beautiful [surreal paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) perfectly capture a [dream-inspired world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-of-dreams-cocktail-menu) that only exists in people's imaginations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surrealism Art Trend:** The trend towards surrealism art inspired by dreams and imagination will continue to grow with possibilities to explore new themes and media. - **Escape Reality Trend:** The trend towards escape reality art to create immersive experiences that transport people into different worlds will be disruptive to traditional art forms. - **Dreamworld Experience Trend:** The trend towards creating dreamworld experiences that offer an escape from reality will see innovative developments in the use of technology and immersive environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design Industry:** Opportunities for artists and designers to explore surrealism and create unique immersive experiences that take people on a journey into their imaginations. - **Entertainment and Media Industry:** Opportunities to create dreamworld experiences that use technology and immersive environments to transport people and create new forms of storytelling. - **Tourism and Hospitality Industry:** Opportunities to create immersive dreamworld experiences that offer a unique escape for travelers seeking new and unusual experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forgotten-fantasy.md) - [Site Specific Mixed-Media Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamsphere.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Boundless Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frameless-experience.md) - [Immersive Art Escape Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daydream-adventures.md)