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Kyle Schruder Creates Portraiture Using an Unlikely Medium

— May 30, 2012 — Art & Design
Using just smoke and the magic of Photoshop, Kyle Schruder has created a viral portrait of a Stormtrooper sure to be popular with Star Wars enthusiasts and art lovers alike.

Haunting and mind-blowing all at once, it’s a perplexing piece that pays testament to Schruder’s photographic and graphic design capabilities. Titled ‘Smoke Helmet,’ the image is truly haunting and ghost-like. As a viewer, knowing that the photo is so impermanent lends an appealing aspect to the already eye-catching piece. Schruder, who is a graphic designer, is extremely talented and his portfolio is full of similarly augmented takes on reality.

A wonderful take on illusionary art, this Stormtrooper silhouette is a gorgeous appropriation of smoke as an artistic medium.

Trend Themes

  1. Smoke Art — Exploring the use of smoke as a medium for art.
  2. Illusionary Photography — Creating haunting portraits using Photoshop and unconventional materials.
  3. Augmented Reality Design — Incorporating augmented elements into graphic design.

Industry Implications

  1. Photography — Opportunity for photographers to experiment with unconventional techniques.
  2. Art — Exploring new mediums for artistic expression and experimentation.
  3. Graphic Design — Incorporating unconventional elements into graphic designs to create unique and memorable pieces.
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