# Illustrated Photography Kelly Thompson Mixes Medias to Create Unique Photos By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-07-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelly-thompson-mixed-media References: [kellythompson.co.nz](http://www.kellythompson.co.nz/main.html) YEN magazine recently did a feature on this diamond in the rough photographer Kelly Thompson and it’s no wonder. This hipster artist does marvelous illustrative works as well as takes remarkable photographs; the odd time, she mixes these two separate art forms to create something even greater. Check out some of her mixed media artworks above and also have a look at her exhibit at the Gorker Gallery if you can make it out to Melbourne! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Illustrative Photography:** The combination of photography with other art forms to create unique pieces that appeal to a wider audience. - **Mixed Media Artworks:** The use of different mediums to create a fusion of art forms that provide greater depths of expression. - **Gallery Exhibits:** The showcasing of works in a curated space that provides a physical platform and exposure to a wider audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fine Art:** The fine art industry can incorporate new technologies and techniques to shake up traditional photography and art forms. - **Publishing:** Magazines and publishers can create new and interesting content by combining distinct art forms to create unique pages of photography. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies have an opportunity to leverage the use of mixed media art in their content to appeal to wider audiences with strong visual components. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Hybrid Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-hair-salon.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Collectible Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/side-hustle-gallery.md) - [Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Spectral Painting-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomme-collection.md)