# Provocative Pixelated Paintings Kelly McKernan Renders Ravishing Women Amid 8-Bit Effect By Jason Soy | Published 2012-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelly-mckernan References: [artforadults.tumblr](http://artforadults.tumblr.com/post/15947051036/desinence-by-kelly-mckernan) & [kellymckernan](http://kellymckernan.com/home.html) These Kelly McKernan paintings are a perfect blend between organic and digital-age aesthetics. Each ravishing subject McKernan illustrates is enough to warrant viewers’ attention, but she throws in a peculiar twist to her work, adding what looks like [pixelation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelart-lab) into analog productions and elevates her creations into avant-garde territory. Kelly McKernan doesn’t always employ this technique, but when she does, it gives her images a mesmerizing effect since viewers are stuck between the worlds of [digital imaging and handcrafted fine arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-collection). When she isn’t stunning people with her [abstract compositions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-displays), McKernan often likes illustrating subjects submerged in water or depictions inspired by aquatic life. For an in-depth explanation about the meanings behind this Atlanta, Georgia-based artist’s work -- as well as more eye candy -- visit her personal website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pixelated Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by incorporating digital aesthetics into traditional paintings. - **Digital-organic Fusion:** Exploring the blend of organic and digital aesthetics presents innovative opportunities in the art world. - **Avant-garde Visuals:** Pushing the boundaries of art through pixelation and analog productions creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the art industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can embrace the use of pixelation and digital-organic fusion to create innovative and avant-garde works. - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore ways to incorporate digital aesthetics into traditional art forms. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can draw inspiration from the avant-garde visuals and pixelation for unique and disruptive designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Hand-Painted Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvan.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Limited Semi-Biographical Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncertainty.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md)