# Sketch Photography 'If Drawings Were Photographs' by Rob Matthew and Tom Edwards By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/if-drawings-were-photographs References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/if-drawings-were-photographs) & [shop.itsnicethat](http://shop.itsnicethat.com/products/if-drawings-were-photographs) The artistic duo behind 'If Drawings Were Photographs' completed an impressive project with a simple idea behind it. One of the artists (Tom Edwards) would draw an sketch and the other artist (Rob Matthew) created a photograph that imitated the sketch. 'If Drawings Were Photographs' is the resulting book from the project, and some of the results are impressive. Check out the gallery for a taste and check out the links if you want to see more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Collaboration:** Embracing the collaborative approach between artists can lead to new and innovative artistic expressions. - **Mimicry Photography:** Exploring the convergence of visual arts by imitating sketches through photography offers a unique way to merge different artistic mediums. - **Book Projects:** Creating art books that feature unconventional artistic processes can captivate audiences and provide new opportunities for creative expression. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Publishing:** The production and distribution of books showcasing unconventional artistic projects can disrupt traditional publishing and engage a niche market. - **Art Education:** Integrating collaborative processes like sketch photography into art education curricula can enhance students' understanding of artistic mediums and techniques. - **Art Exhibitions:** Curating exhibitions that bring together collaborative art projects like 'If Drawings Were Photographs' can redefine the boundaries of traditional visual art displays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Digital AI-Generated Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/picsart-1.md) - [Skateboard-Themed Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rabbit-hole-1.md) - [AI-Powered Sketch-To-Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawingpics.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [AI Line Drawing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencilify-ai.md) - [AI Art Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle2life.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)