# Mysterious Seductress Artwork These Jocelyn Hobbie Paintings are Bright and Beguiling By Marie | Published 2011-07-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jocelyn-hobbie-paintings References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2011/07/29/artist-painter-jocelyn-hobbie/#more-29073) & [kerryschuss](http://www.kerryschuss.com/jhimages.html) Seductive, lustful and mysterious women are the subjects of the latest Jocelyn Hobbie paintings. Based in Brooklyn, New York, the artist creates brilliantly patterned polychromatic portraits of females. Raging from middle-aged femme fatales to young girls dreaming of their first love, the women in the paintings are incredibly alluring and captivating. The imaginary characters all have a story to tell, and seem to be captured in a moment of deep thought. The color and detail in the Jocelyn Hobbie paintings is incredible, from the beautifully decorated autumn leaves to the gorgeous twilight sky behind two girls sharing a cigarette on the hillside. The women all share a [smoky eye](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lorette-springsummer-collection), which gives them that intriguing and bewitching look. These [strong female portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/songs-of-siren) are a testament to the powerful bond between females, and each individual's own strengths. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Polychromatic Portraits:** There is an opportunity for artists to explore the use of vibrant colors and intricate patterns in portrait paintings, creating visually captivating and unique pieces. - **Intriguing Female Characters:** Artists can focus on creating paintings that depict mysterious, seductive, and captivating women, allowing viewers to delve into the stories and emotions behind each character. - **Strong Female Bonds:** There is room for artists to explore the theme of powerful connections between women, highlighting their individual strengths and the support they provide to one another. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from artists incorporating vibrant colors and intricate patterns in portrait paintings, attracting collectors and art enthusiasts. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can draw inspiration from the alluring and bewitching look of the women in the Jocelyn Hobbie paintings, creating clothing designs that exude mystery and seduction. - **Publishing:** Publishers can explore collaborations with artists to create book covers and illustrations that depict intriguing female characters, captivating readers and sparking their curiosity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Sexuality-Exploring Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rude-arts-club.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md)