# Hyperrealistic Superhero Paintings This Comic Book Art by John Aslarona Belongs in an Art Gallery By Jason Soy | Published 2011-09-11 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-aslarona References: [blog.thaeger](http://blog.thaeger.com/2011/09/08/impressive-paintings/) & [johnaslarona.tumblr](http://johnaslarona.tumblr.com/) I've seen many hyperrealistic depictions of [comic book art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains) so I've become a little jaded, but what fascinate me about these John Aslarona illustrations are his unique brushstrokes. Aslarona, who works primarily in the digital realm, illustrates his pieces with extremely sharp pen tablet strokes, making his figures appear extremely rough. But that's exactly why his art stands out from his contemporaries: he can easily blend in textures in with an [airbrush](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Demon-Slayer-Paint-Kit), but chooses to sketch in everything in a manner similar to using a pencil or ballpoint pen. If you're still questioning John Aslarona's badassery, you should know he describes himself as "Purveyor of Pure Awesomeness." **Implications** - Consumers gravitate towards artwork featuring [pop culture staples](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon) because it offers them new content they're already familiar with, leaving artists free to simply demonstrate their talent. Corporations may similarly garner consumer attention by referencing familiar media materials in promotional campaigns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hyperrealistic Comic Book Art:** Opportunity for artists to create hyperrealistic depictions of comic book characters using unique brushstrokes. - **Blend of Digital and Traditional Techniques:** Artists can stand out by combining digital tools with traditional sketching methods to create textured and rough illustrations. - **Pop Culture Artwork:** Art featuring popular media references allows artists to showcase their talent while resonating with consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists can leverage hyperrealistic techniques and blend traditional and digital methods to create unique and appealing artwork for commercial or gallery purposes. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can utilize pop culture artwork in their promotional campaigns to capture consumer attention and increase brand engagement. - **Merchandising:** Merchandising companies can explore collaborations with artists to create licensed products featuring hyperrealistic comic book artwork that resonates with fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [3D Superhero Block-Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-spiderman-set.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Artistic Jaw-Dropping Lessons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masters-of-anatomy.md)