# Vibrant Psychedelic Illustrations Kristina Collantes Brings Color & Vividness to Her Work By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristina-collantes References: [emptykingdom](http://www.emptykingdom.com/main/featured/kristina-collantes/) & [kristinacollantes](http://www.kristinacollantes.com/) Kristina Collantes' work is truly something that everyone should see. Her illustrations often deal with images of the fantastical and the surreal mixed in [vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation). Her work features portraits of [whimsical characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1) and individuals in sublime backgrounds, both screaming a [psychedelic theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-installation). At times you might be reminded of the Beatles' Yellow Submarine while looking at these works due to its intense trippy colors. Check out Kristina Collantes' work in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Vibrant Psychedelic Art:** The trend of vibrant psychedelic art is an opportunity for artists to explore new ways of expressing surreal and fantastical imagery. - **Whimsical Portraits:** The trend of creating whimsical portraits opens up potential for photographers and artists to capture unique and imaginative characters. - **Trippy Color Palettes:** The trend of using trippy color palettes provides designers and marketers with an opportunity to create visually captivating and attention-grabbing visuals for various media. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art & Design:** The vibrant psychedelic art trend offers opportunities for artists, designers, and galleries to explore new markets and attract a broader audience. - **Publishing & Media:** The whimsical portraits trend can be leveraged by publishers and media outlets to create eye-catching covers and visual content that stands out in a crowded market. - **Fashion & Merchandise:** The use of trippy color palettes presents an opportunity for fashion brands and merchandise companies to incorporate bold and unconventional colors into their products, attracting a younger demographic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Marble-Patterned Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-interior.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Cannabis Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Juxtaposing Artful Collaborative Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-galaxy.md)