# Anomalous Fashion Animations The Illustrations of Artaksiniya Scratch the Surface of Absurd By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrations-of-artaksiniya References: [trendland.net](http://trendland.net/2011/02/06/artaksiniya-illustrations-updated/) & [artaksiniya](http://artaksiniya.com/Illustrations/index1.html) Rough crosshatched sketches become profound pieces of art as [fashion illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu) of Artaksiniya. The Russian artist and animator works with a variety of visual media to produce peculiar portraits with [bold color fills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirty-looks) and detailed strokes. Portraying both men and women in [bizarre ensembles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-future-is-not-set) and quirky cosmetics, the illustrations of Artaksiniya are dynamic feasts for the eyes that seem almost to come to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Crosshatched Fashion Illustrations:** Opportunity for innovative fashion brands to use unique crosshatched illustrations in their designs and marketing campaigns. - **Dynamic Animated Portraits:** Chance for creative startups to develop software or apps that transform static fashion illustrations into engaging animated portraits. - **Bold and Quirky Cosmetics:** Potential for beauty industry disruptors to create unconventional cosmetics and makeup lines inspired by the bold and quirky styles depicted in Artaksiniya's illustrations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage the unique crosshatched illustrations and dynamic aesthetics seen in Artaksiniya's work to create innovative and eye-catching designs. - **Animation:** Opportunity for animation studios and software developers to offer services or tools that can bring static fashion illustrations to life through animation, inspired by Artaksiniya's dynamic portraits. - **Beauty:** Beauty industry companies can explore the potential for bold and quirky cosmetics inspired by the imaginative makeup styles depicted in Artaksiniya's illustrations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Wearable Art Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-days-march-1.md) - [Reimagined Digital Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-23.md) - [Identity-Exploring Clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-we-take.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md)