# Digit-Created Depictions The 'Fingerings' Series by Judith Ann Braun Uses Fingertips to Paint By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerings-series-by-judith-ann-braun References: [materialicious](http://www.materialicious.com/2012/08/fingerings-by-judith-ann-braun.html) & [enpundit](http://enpundit.com/judith-ann-brauns-fingers-are-magical/) Using only her hands as artistic instruments, the 'Fingerings' series by Judith Anne Braun was created. The breathtaking works that resulted showcased [charcoal dust landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time), abstracted shapes and illustrations that share similar characteristics with optical illusions. Without any artistic assistance from paintbrushes or [traditional art tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-art-tools), Braun created a whole new genre of [interactive artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowchart) for others to adopt; although, this being said, Braun's artistic talent will never be replicated. Throughout the Fingerings series by Judith Anne Braun, symmetry and pattern play a significant role and are seen in almost every one of her artistic creations. While up close it is apparent that Braun's landscapes, and abstract floral depictions have been created using her fingertips, once the viewer steps back a seamless work of photographic quality appears. Proving that art can be created without the use of expensive and complex tools, Judith Anne Braun's artworks encourage imagination and creative expression. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fingertip Art:** The use of fingertips as artistic instruments is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the art industry. - **Interactive Artwork:** Creating a new genre of interactive artwork without traditional art tools is a disruptive innovation opportunity for the entertainment industry. - **Symmetry and Pattern in Art:** The use of symmetry and pattern in art as a disruptive innovation opportunity to create optical illusions and abstract depictions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from embracing and promoting the use of non-traditional artistic instruments like fingertips. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore new forms of immersive and interactive art experiences using the concept behind the 'Fingerings' series. - **Design:** The use of symmetry and pattern in art can be incorporated into design to enhance visual appeal and create disruptive design concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Car-Branded Digital Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerprints-dao.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Voice-Activated Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraimic.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Intricate Watch Dial Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-dial.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md)