# Light Blue Linen Paintings The Emily Ferretti Oil Pieces Showcase Pale Aquatic Colors By Jordy E | Published 2014-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emily-ferretti References: [missmoss.co.za](http://www.missmoss.co.za/2014/04/04/emily-ferretti/) & [emily-ferretti.blogspot](http://emily-ferretti.blogspot.ca/) Australian artist Emily Ferretti has assembled a series of paintings that are all set upon sheets of linen. The oil-based pieces are currently on display at the Sophie Gannon Gallery where viewers can take in Ferretti's penchant for [aquatic shades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiptoe-x-klein-blue), seen in her illustrations via shades of light blue and pale sea green. Although Ferretti's [color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-color-collection) is consistent in these paintings, the subjects that she has chosen to portray are quite different from one another. Her brush strokes have given way to depictions of kitchen tables, [flower vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limn-collection), lamps, fruit bowls and vases. This eclectic jumble of objects adds an appealing sense of chaos to her portfolio, enabling fans of Ferretti to expect much surprise from her work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Linen Paintings:** Opportunity for artists to explore new techniques and styles using linen as a canvas. - **Aquatic Colors:** Potential for designers and brands to incorporate light blue and pale sea green into their product designs for a calming and refreshing aesthetic. - **Eclectic Art Portrayals:** Chance for artists to experiment with depicting various everyday objects in a chaotic and whimsical manner, creating visually engaging artworks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can showcase and promote the use of linen as a canvas and the incorporation of aquatic colors in contemporary artwork. - **Home Decor:** Home decor brands can draw inspiration from Ferretti's paintings and incorporate the light blue and pale green shades into their product lines, offering a fresh and serene vibe for customers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore the use of eclectic and chaotic art portrayals in their projects, adding a unique and artistic touch to spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Modern Housing Color Palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furniture-linoleum-collection.md) - [Coastal-Inspired Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-shimmer-seafoam.md) - [Collaborative Limewash Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-sherman-samuel-for-color-atelier.md) - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Linen-Bland Earthy Fabric Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ausarta.md) - [Ultramarine Blue Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiptoe-x-klein-blue.md)