# Moody Celebrity Muse Portraits These E338 Star Portraits are as Ambient as They are Accurate By Jason Soy | Published 2011-05-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e338-celebrity-portraits References: [e338](http://www.e338.com/portfolio) I’ve encountered many art styles in my lifetime, but these E338 celebrity portraits have always been able to stop me dead in my tracks no matter what I’m doing. E388 is the pseudonym French artist Loic paints under and his work is enigmatic, atmospheric, and masterful. With seemingly limited brush strokes and a sense of color theory unparalleled by others, E388 is able to encapsulate the mood and tone of a subject while maintaining fidelity to the person’s characteristics with devastating accuracy. Though E388’s subjects range from [comic book heroes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan) like Hellboy to nightmarish monsters, in this particular collection, his main muses are the celebrities he admires. Among the many celebrities to be found in the E338 celebrity portraits collection are Thom Yorke of Radiohead, Scarlett Johansson, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Javier Bardem and Daniel Day Lewis. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Enigmatic Art Styles:** Exploring art styles that evoke mystery and intrigue, offering unique experiences for viewers. - **Atmospheric Portraits:** Creating portraits that capture a certain mood and ambiance, adding a new dimension to traditional portraiture. - **Color Theory Mastery:** Mastering the use of color theory to enhance the realism and emotional impact of artwork. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** Introducing innovative painting techniques and styles that push the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Entertainment:** Using atmospheric portraits to enhance the visual storytelling in films, TV shows, and music videos. - **Fashion:** Exploring enigmatic art styles for clothing designs and packaging, creating a unique and captivating brand image. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Exquisitely Artistic Vase Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-many-dreams.md) - [Auditory Artwork Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-of-a-masterpiece.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md)