# Artistic Star Wars Infusions James Hance Combines Stormtroopers with Iconic Films and Paintings By Michael Hines | Published 2010-04-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-hance References: [geeksaresexy.net](http://www.geeksaresexy.net/2010/04/27/james-hances-amazing-star-wars-themed-art/) & [artbreak](http://www.artbreak.com/strangelydrawn/works) James Hance is going to go far in the world of Star Wars-themed art. His paintings are skillfully done and remarkably clever. Who would have ever thought to mash Star Wars with North by Northwest? A genius, that's who. James Hance is a "Jacksonville-based artist who takes his inspiration from television shows and movies from his childhood." Star Wars is a great tool to work with for an artist. The iconic characters are easily recognized, and they seem to fit amazingly well into whatever work they are put into. Check out more of James Hance's work by clicking the source links. Star Wars art needs your support. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Star Wars-themed Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways of combining beloved movie franchises with traditional artistic styles. - **Mashing Pop Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with cross-pollinating diverse cultural references to create unexpected and captivating artworks. - **Iconic Character Crossovers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge recognizable characters from different films or TV shows to create fresh and engaging visual narratives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Visual Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unconventional approaches to traditional art forms to attract new audiences and create unique selling points. - **Film and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists to create innovative and visually captivating promotional materials or merchandise that bridges different franchises or media. - **E-commerce and Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms or marketplaces that cater specifically to niche art genres, allowing artists to reach targeted audiences and increase exposure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Dark Sci-Fi Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darc-sport.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Millennium Falcon Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-tray.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md) - [Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/force-of-creativity.md)