# Youthful Watercolor Portraits These Striking Illustrations Capture the Innocence of Childhood By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocence-of-childhood References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2015/10/21/innocence-of-children-in-watercolor/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds) & [alicavanaugh](http://www.alicavanaugh.com/about/) St. Louis-based artist Ali Cavanaugh produced a series of striking watercolor portraits that capture the innocence of childhood. In the digital age, many parents choose to document their children's lives through the lens of a smartphone. These striking portraits offer a more artistic perspective on the lives of young children. Cavanaugh's series is called 'Immerse' and it consists of a series of watercolor portraits of young children. Each stunning illustration captures a different childhood emotion, including surprise, curiosity and trepidation. These expressions are painted using pale blue tones, which gives the portraits a soft and gentle look. The overall effect is a series of intimate portraits that convey the innocence of childhood. Cavanaugh's breathtaking series offers a unique interpretation of [childhood emotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-outlines). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Watercolor Portraits:** There is an opportunity for artists to explore watercolor as a medium for capturing emotions in portraiture. - **Documenting Childhood:** Parents can explore artistic ways of documenting their children's lives, moving away from relying solely on smartphone photography. - **Artistic Perspective:** There is a demand for artistic interpretations of childhood that go beyond traditional photography. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can embrace watercolor as a medium for capturing emotions in portraiture. - **Parenting:** The parenting industry can encourage parents to explore artistic ways of documenting their children's lives. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can cater to the demand for artistic interpretations of childhood in interior design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transformative AI Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawings-alive.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [AI Kid's Coloring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorcraft-ai.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia.md) - [Creativity Time Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campaign-for-creativity.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md)