# Ancient Religious Illustrations Cassandra Fountaine's Hoodoo Series Art Looks Incredibly Authentic By Mesel Isaac | Published 2013-12-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoodoo References: [portfolios.pratt.edu](http://portfolios.pratt.edu/gallery/Hoodoo-Series/13020443) & [cassandrafountaineart.tumblr](http://cassandrafountaineart.tumblr.com/) Illustrator Cassandra Fountaine has created a series of Hoodoo drawings inspired by the religion. Not to be confused with the practice of Voodoo, Hoodoo is it's own separate entity with a greater focus on conjuring and spells. Cassandra did her Hoodoo series for a school methods and media assignment and is in fact quite off the beaten path of the work she normally does. A look at her portfolio will show you that her work generally consists of [bright colors and child-friendly character designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei) unlike her Hoodoo series which is very dark and adult; this is definitely not the bright colorful magic you'll see in a [Harry Potter movie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uno-harry-potter). Cassandra's Hoodo series looks incredibly authentic, it's so worn out and dark that it looks like it's been touched by dark magic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Authentic Religious Art:** There is a growing trend for authentic religious art that captures the essence of different religious practices and beliefs. - **Exploring Lesser-known Religions:** Artists and creators are exploring lesser-known religions like Hoodoo, providing a new perspective on spirituality and cultural diversity. - **Contrasting Art Styles:** There is a trend towards creating art that contrasts with an artist's usual style, allowing for experimentation and showcasing versatility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Illustration:** Artists, illustrators, and art galleries can embrace the trend of authentic religious art to attract a diverse range of art enthusiasts and collectors. - **Religious Tourism and Cultural Experiences:** Travel agencies, tour operators, and cultural institutions can incorporate lesser-known religions like Hoodoo into their offerings to provide unique and immersive experiences for tourists seeking unconventional spiritual encounters. - **Creative Education and Workshops:** Educational institutions and workshop organizers can tap into the trend of contrasting art styles to encourage artists and students to explore new techniques and push their creative boundaries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Witch-Approved Vodkas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midsummer-reserve.md) - [Romance Reconciliation Spells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ursulaspells.md) - [Digital Tarot Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spellboundbytee.md) - [Witchy Series-Inspired Tarot Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agatha-all-along-2.md) - [Mystical Digital Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarotandreading.md) - [Self-Discovery Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarot-of-oxalia.md) - [Tarot-Inspired Floral Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowerlore-collection.md) - [Spiritual Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bat-for-lashes.md) - [Tarot-Inspired Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarotinspired-phone-case.md)