# Hyperrealistic Graffiti Portraits Kevin Peterson's Paintings Bring Life to Urban Landscapes By | Published 2013-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-portrait References: [kevinpetersonstudios](http://kevinpetersonstudios.com/gallery) Kevin Peterson's graffiti portraits are not only vibrant and eye-catching, but they also display an incredible artistic prowess that renders these paintings hyperrealistic. Each portrait depicts someone in an urban setting. Behind them is a wall full of bright street art that offsets the monochromatic color palettes of the paintings' subjects. Every subject of Peterson's graffiti portraits is an urban archetype. A young woman anxiously clutching her baby, two men fighting, and a child looking confused against the chaotic street art behind her are a few of the subjects chosen to represent urban life. The hyperrealism of Peterson's portraits almost draw the eye away from the subjects towards the street art. At first glance these paintings seem to be photographs of [vibrant urban street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics). It takes a second glance to realize that the paintings are in fact about the people dwarfed by their surroundings. These graffiti portraits are wonderful examples of how modern-day city life is affecting [contemporary art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko), making for some interesting works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hyperrealistic Graffiti Art:** Developing tools for hyperrealistic graffiti art creation. - **Urban Culture Representation:** Developing new methods to represent urban culture through different mediums. - **Mixing Art and Technology:** Exploring how artists can merge art with technology to create new art forms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Artificial Intelligence (AI):** Developing AI-powered tools for creating hyperrealistic graffiti art. - **Advertising:** Using hyperrealistic graffiti art in advertising campaigns to engage viewers. - **Entertainment:** Exploring the use of hyperrealistic graffiti art in movies and TV shows to enhance urban settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Drone-Assisted Landscape Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katsu-1.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md)