# Bewitching Female Fantasy Animation Jeff Simpson Creates Digital Art that Looks Like Paintings By Kevin Young | Published 2012-04-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeff-simpson1 References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2012/04/jeff-simpson-2/) & [surrealsushi](http://www.surrealsushi.com/) It's hard to believe that these illustrations by Montreal-based illustrator Jeff Simpson are not paintings. As a colorist and concept artist, Simpson creates drastic artistry effects that comes from a fantasy world where everyday women have monstrous claw hands, double heads and mystical powers. It feels as if these imaginative females are on a crusade to fight battles in a fantasy world. Simpson's work leans towards [gaming and comic illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerthemed-illustrations), but these creatively crafted pieces tell a story with art. His integration of subtle and sombre hues intertwining with striking luminous accents creates a mystical appeal. Mirror-headed females smoking cigarettes and creepy animalistic figures playing with [dark magic look almost demonic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Demon-Slayer-Paint-Kit) in a dystopia world where reality and surrealism meet. These Jeff Simpson illustrations takes viewers to a place that's riveting with fantasy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Imaginative Female Empowerment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop empowering narratives and merchandise that resonate with women in the fantasy genre. - **Mixed Reality Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive gaming experiences that merge virtual reality with physical elements. - **Mystical Artistry Effects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent new digital tools or software that enable artists to create realistic paintings with fantastical elements. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate diverse and gender-inclusive characters and narratives into fantasy gaming to attract a larger audience. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and mediums that blur the line between traditional paintings and digital art. - **Merchandising:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the popularity of fantasy art by creating unique and high-quality merchandise for fans and collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Visually Morphing Muses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glitchy-bitches.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md)