# Paint Splattered Portraits Justin van Genderen Splashes Color Onto Regular Photos By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-van-genderen1 References: [2046design](http://www.2046design.com/images/Paint.html) & [2046design](http://www.2046design.com/) Graphic artist Justin van Genderen knows how to turn an [everyday image](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-ai) into something truly out of this world. In his [graphic art series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-surfaces) called 'Paint,' Justin van Genderen takes shots of everyday people and adds in [splashes of gooey color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding). In some of the photos, he even messes with reality by making people's body parts seemingly disappear. Justin van Genderen is to graphic design as a magician is to magic. Don't believe me? Check it out for yourself in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Photo Manipulation:** Exploring the use of splashes of gooey color in everyday images to create visually striking artworks. - **Reality Distortion in Art:** Experimenting with the manipulation of body parts in photos to create surreal and captivating compositions. - **Transformation of Everyday Images:** Using graphic design techniques to elevate mundane photographs into visually captivating artworks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for graphic designers to explore new techniques and push the boundaries of traditional design. - **Digital Art:** Opportunity for digital artists to experiment with color manipulation and create innovative and visually striking artworks. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to collaborate with graphic designers to create unique and captivating visuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Photo Art Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-painter.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Fine Art-Inspired Sneaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otw-by-vans-line.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md)