# Adultized Finger Painting Judith Braun Creates Beautiful Art With Her Fingers By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judith-braun References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/finger-paintings-by-judith-braun) & [judithannbraun](http://judithannbraun.com/default3.asp) Judith Braun is a talented artist who creates [intricate patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watch-dial) on canvas -- with her fingers. Braun completes her work via four rules: ugraphite, [square paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares), abstraction, and bilateral symmetry. The results are beautifully-drawn, symmetrical patterns with a free-flowing aesthetic that can at times be trippy and hypnotizing. While most remember [finger painting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingermimicking-makeup-applicators) as a time in kindergarten making stick figures and houses, Judith Braun has brought this elementary art form back in style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Adult Finger Painting:** Adultized finger painting is a trend that brings an updated version of a childhood art form back in style. - **Free-flowing Aesthetic:** The trend towards a free-flowing aesthetic creates opportunities for artists to express themselves without traditional rules and boundaries. - **Bilateral Symmetry:** The trend towards bilateral symmetry in artwork opens up opportunities for artists to create balance and harmony in their compositions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from the trend of adultized finger painting by promoting new and innovative ways for artists to create unique pieces of art. - **Education:** The education industry can leverage adultized finger painting as a creative outlet for people of all ages, promoting mindfulness and stress relief through art therapy. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the trend of adultized finger painting as a new form of interactive art experience for people looking for unique and interactive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Reverse Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-coloring-book.md) - [Car-Branded Digital Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fingerprints-dao.md) - [Artistic Gen Alpha Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moooi-carpets.md) - [Voice-Activated Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraimic.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [Collaborative Tea Towel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-towel-design.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md)