# Narrative Watercolor Canvases Henry McCausland's Work is Vibrant and Story-Based By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henry-mccausland References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/henry-mccausland) & [henrymccausland](http://henrymccausland.com/) The watercolor art form is getting a facelift by many young artists, including illustrator and animator Henry McCausland. This 30-year-old painter has given the form a casual, graphic appeal that makes each image look like it was created for a comic book. His technique is so flawless, it is hard to imagine that each painting was done by hand. Living and working on the east coast of Kent with his daughter, Henry McCausland paints these stunning scenes that are so full of narrative, a person could string the whole set together to create a complete and vibrant story. Hopefully, it is only a matter of time that he is enlisted for a graphic novel. Henry McCausland is currently being represented by Unseen Agency, and is constantly working on his next big project. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Narrative Watercolor Art:** Exploring the use of watercolor as a medium for storytelling in art, opening up new creative possibilities. - **Graphic Appeal in Traditional Art:** Infusing traditional art forms, like watercolor, with a modern, graphic aesthetic to attract new audiences. - **Artistic Storytelling:** Using art as a medium to convey narratives and immerse viewers in vibrant and complete stories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Visual Arts:** New opportunities for artists to experiment with watercolor and other traditional mediums to create visually compelling narratives. - **Publishing & Graphic Novels:** The potential for collaborations between artists like Henry McCausland and graphic novel publishers to create visually stunning and immersive stories. - **Art Representation and Agencies:** Opportunities for art agencies and representatives to discover and promote talented artists like Henry McCausland, who bring a fresh and modern approach to traditional art forms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md)