# Theatrical Outlaw Renderings Juan Martinez Paints Crime-Related Scenes with a Cinematic Feel By Jason Soy | Published 2012-03-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juan-martinez References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Illustration/juan-martinez) & [juanmartinezillustrations](http://www.juanmartinezillustrations.com/) Each Juan Martinez illustration is certified badass. With many of them depicting outlaws in a glorified manner, viewers simply want to dive into his paintings and live the life of a rebel while brandishing pistols and wearing [leather jackets or business suits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo). But cool subjects aside, Martinez’s renderings have a special quality to them that isn’t always present in other artist’s work. Juan Martinez explains on this personal website that he wants his [illustrations to have an engrossing quality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining); he wants viewers to feel as though they’re candid participants rather than simply observers from afar. As such, many of his images feature perspectives that are theatrical and highly intrusive. The [cinema also serves as inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-on-one-collection) for Martinez, as he’s painted scenes from Inglourious Basterds and TRON: Legacy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cinematic Illustrations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore using illustrations with theatrical and intrusive perspectives in visual storytelling for films and marketing campaigns. - **Glorified Outlaws:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the fascination with rebellious and badass imagery for fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle branding. - **Engrossing Artwork:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create immersive and participatory art experiences using unique perspectives and techniques. ### Who This Affects Most - **Visual Storytelling:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate theatrical and intrusive perspectives in illustrations and animations for films, games, and advertisements. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop edgy and rebellious fashion lines that cater to the fascination with outlaw imagery and badass aesthetics. - **Art and Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curate exhibitions and installations that offer immersive and interactive art experiences through perspective and technique. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Mexican Artist Tequila Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gonzalo-lebrija.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Journalist-Focused Short Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shooting.md)