# Metropolis-Inspired Illustrations Igor Artyomenko Renders Digital Images of Futuristic City Life By Jason Soy | Published 2012-04-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/igor-artyomenko References: [cuded](http://www.cuded.com/2012/04/digital-art-by-igor-artyomenko/) & [vk](http://vk.com/haryarti) Though still relatively young, Kazakhstani illustrator Igor Artyomenko is already adept at producing images you’d expect from a concept art veteran. Showing his technical prowess with a digital pen tablet, the budding creative renders expansive scenes that are packed with information and visual flair. What’s also great about Artyomenko is that he still retains a distinct style despite many digital artists’ tendency to replicate established illustrators’ work. This quality is most evident when he’s painting women, as Artyomenko’s style appears to be a personal blend of Eastern and Western art aesthetics. Several of Igor Artyomenko’s paintings feature scenes which take place in metropolises. It’s amazing how varied Artyomenko can convey cities as one depiction is reminiscent of Tokyo while another appears to be some steampunk urban sprawl that’s been set ablaze. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Futuristic City Life Illustrations:** Exploring the potential of futuristic cityscapes in digital illustrations for various industries. - **Technical Prowess in Digital Art:** Utilizing digital pen tablets to create intricate and visually captivating illustrations in the art and design industry. - **Blending Eastern and Western Art Aesthetics:** Incorporating a unique fusion of artistic styles to create distinct illustrations that bridge cultural influences for the art and entertainment industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Concept Art:** Opportunity to revolutionize concept art by creating innovative and awe-inspiring depictions of futuristic cityscapes. - **Art and Design:** Potential for disruption in the art and design industry through the use of advanced digital tools and techniques. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive opportunities in the entertainment industry by exploring new visual styles that blend Eastern and Western influences in digital illustrations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [CG Technology Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cg-technology-art-exhbition.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Weather-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Colossal AI Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-artwork.md) - [Bright Celebratory Olympic Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-2024-1.md) - [Colorful Metaverse Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-cities.md)