# Impossibly Accurate Painted Portraits The Work of Eloy Morales is Done with Absolute Precision By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-04-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eloy-morales References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2013/03/eloy-morales/) & [eloymorales.jimdo](http://eloymorales.jimdo.com) If it hadn't been for the pictures of artist Eloy Morales at work on one of his pieces, I would've found it exceedingly difficult to accept his work as being painted. The attention to detail in his work is near unbelievable, yet it is indeed the product of a tireless attention to detail and [art supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-vibe). Based out of Spain, Morales has the ability to create portraits with such absolute refinement that it's nothing short of spellbinding. His work is predominantly [self portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia) that depict himself with paint or mud on his face. I interpret this makeup of sorts as a mask that is placed on his face as a means to hide a certain aspect of his personality. Although this might be an over-analysis, it's no doubt that Morales' work is a true exercise in sheer talent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Impossibly Accurate Art:** The use of innovative techniques and extraordinary attention to detail in art could revolutionize the art industry. - **Hyper-realistic Portraits:** Photorealistic portraits created with artistic skills could disrupt the photography industry. - **Painting as a Form of Self-expression:** The use of painting as a means of communicating one's personality and emotions can transform the art industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Industry:** The hyper-realistic art movement created with innovative techniques has the potential to drastically alter traditional art practices. - **Photography Industry:** The use of hyper-realistic painting techniques in portraiture could disrupt the photography industry. - **Fine Arts Education Industry:** The use of self-portrait painting as a form of personal expression in art education can transform the traditional curriculum. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [AI-Generated Self-Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md)