# Intertwined Figure Paintings Ines Longevial's Blended Body Portraits Boast a Vibrant Color Palette By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-04-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figure-paintings References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2015/04/17/interwined-bodies-paintings-by-ines-longevial/) & [ineslongevial](http://www.ineslongevial.com/) Ines Longevial's figure paintings are not your average studies of the human body but instead feature blended body motifs. Their intertwined imagery is bold and eye-catching, revealing a palette of pastel and chromatic tones. Experimenting with interlaced patterns, Ines Longevial creates figure paintings that tell an emotional story. They play with the perceptions of viewers and resemble [abstract color studies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shape-of-play) when examined from afar. Once viewed up close, the portraits reveal lovers in an embrace or athletes mid movement. Whatever the eye perceives is heightened by this series' [vivid color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) and soft edged aesthetic. Exuding softness and positivity, the 'Realis' series highlights art director Ines Longevial's immense talent and proves that classic figure drawings do not always have to be photo-realistic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Blended Body Motifs:** Opportunity to explore new ways of representing and interpreting the human body through interlaced patterns and vibrant colors. - **Abstract Color Studies:** Chance to create artwork that appears abstract from afar but reveals detailed figures and stories up close. - **Soft Edged Aesthetic:** Potential to evoke emotions and create a sense of softness and positivity through gentle edges and a vivid color palette. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Artists can embrace the trend of intertwined figure paintings and incorporate it into their work, offering a fresh and captivating perspective. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the vibrant colors and interlaced patterns of blended body motifs to create visually stunning and unique clothing collections. - **Home Decor:** The soft edged aesthetic and vibrant color palette of figure paintings can be translated into home decor products, allowing consumers to bring a touch of artistic expression into their living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Structured Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Color Photography Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profiles-in-color.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md)