# Faux Antique Celebs Photoshopping French Classic Paintings Into Modern Celebrity Shots By Urban Delice | Published 2009-07-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-classic-paintings-into-modern-celebrity References: [dailymail](http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1201148/Whoever-said-Winehouse-oil-painting-Amy-host-celebs-reimagined-famous-portraits.html) The [French Neoclassic art movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dansez-versailles) may sound a little bit too academic for someone passionate about modern art. As many artists are getting used to digital art, oil paint could sound not only old, but extremely difficult to use. Thanks to a Worth1000 [Photoshop contest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrova), the works of French classics Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres and Jacques-Louis David were transformed into [modern celebrity shots featuring portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-painter) of Snoop Dogg, Jennifer Aniston, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt by passionate Photoshop masters. I may not be a Napoleon fan, but Snoop Dogg sure looks imperial to me in that painting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Art:** The rise of digital art presents disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to explore new mediums and techniques. - **Photoshop Contest:** Photoshop contests provide a platform for artists to showcase their skills and creativity, giving rise to new ways of transforming and repurposing traditional artwork. - **Celebrity Culture:** The fusion of classic art with celebrities taps into the popularity of celebrity culture, creating opportunities for unique and engaging artistic expressions. ### Where This Applies - **Artistic Software:** The development of advanced artistic software opens up possibilities for artists to experiment with different styles and techniques, enhancing their creativity and productivity. - **Online Art Communities:** Online platforms that facilitate art contests and collaborations provide opportunities for artists to connect, learn, and gain exposure to a wider audience. - **Entertainment & Media:** The integration of classic art with celebrity culture presents opportunities for entertainment and media industries to create unique content and engage with their target audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [Generative AI Historical Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-selfie-2.md) - [AR-Revived Premium Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egypt-augmented.md) - [Immersive Fine Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-joconde.md) - [Beauty-Inspired Guided Tours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loreal-and-the-louvre.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [AI-Generated Soup Can Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-paintings.md)