# Hyper-Realistic Couple Paintings Eric Zener's Art Work Seems Like Photographs By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eric-zener References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/art-and-design/news/eric-zeners-hyper_realistic-paintings.aspx) & [ericzener](http://www.ericzener.com/z7/index_2.html) I'm still stunned by [hyper-realistic paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious) such as Eric Zener's. If I didn't know any better, I would have believed that he was a photographer and his portfolio was full of real photos. Of course, hyper-realism seems to be the big thing right now in art, with Eric Zener's work as a great example of how to do it right. Eric Zener's [underwater painting series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) is particularly impressive. Not only are his subjects incredibly detailed and life-like, their surroundings are just as impeccable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hyper-realistic Art:** Hyper-realism is revolutionizing the art industry, providing countless opportunities for artists to showcase their skills in creating visually stunning works of art. - **Underwater Theme:** The underwater theme in hyper-realistic paintings creates a unique and captivating experience for art collectors, providing opportunities for artists to create breathtaking underwater artworks. - **Photorealistic Paintings:** Photorealistic paintings are gaining popularity in the art industry, providing opportunities for artists to showcase their talent in creating visually appealing and realistic works of art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The hyper-realistic art trend is disrupting the art industry, providing opportunities for artists to showcase their skills in creating visually stunning works of art that challenge the traditional boundaries of art. - **Photography:** Hyper-realistic paintings are disrupting the photography industry, providing an alternative for capturing realistic images that challenge the traditional boundaries of photography. - **Home Decor:** Hyper-realistic paintings are disrupting the home decor industry, providing a unique and captivating experience for art collectors looking to decorate their homes with visually stunning and realistic works of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)