# Dazzling Dancer Depictions Mark Spain Deviates from Peers with Traditional Painting Methods By Jason Soy | Published 2011-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-spain References: [prints](http://www.prints.com/art.php/Mark_Spain/?artist_id=2139&page=1-99-0--) & [washingtongreen](http://www.washingtongreen.co.uk/artists/mark_spain/) Mark Spain is showing the world that true technical skill lies in the analog, not the digital. Being the one responsible for these marvelously rendered ladies, Mark Spain channels the techniques of artists from decades past to produce these stunning images without the aid of computers. Spain often leaves his final pieces in a painterly state, which adds a human touch to his creations that is often lost in the pristine sterile graphics of modern day vector art. If I had it my way, there would be more Mark Spain-eque artists out there rather than [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-creator-ambassador-program) animation wannabes. As you may have probably guessed from these images, Mark Spain cites music as a major inspiration for his paintings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Analog Art Resurgence:** Mark Spain demonstrates the technical skill and human touch that come from using traditional painting methods. - **Humanizing Digital Graphics:** Mark Spain's painterly approach to his artwork shows how digital graphics can benefit from a more human touch. - **Music-inspired Art:** Mark Spain's use of music as an inspiration for his work is a trend that other artists may follow in creating artworks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Arts:** Mark Spain's traditional painting methods indicate an opportunity for the revival of art in the fine arts industry. - **Graphic Design:** Mark Spain's painterly approach to his artwork demonstrates a possible shift in digital graphics, which can impact the graphic design industry. - **Music and Entertainment:** Mark Spain's use of music as an inspiration for his art highlights a possible intersection of art and music that entertainment industry can explore. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Statement Bangle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bangle-collection.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md)