# Feminine Solitude Portraiture Mary Jane Ansell Paints Lonely Women in Solitary Scenes By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-jane-ansell References: [amusingplanet](http://www.amusingplanet.com/2010/08/gorgeous-paintings-by-mary-jane-ansell.html) & [maryjaneansell](http://www.maryjaneansell.co.uk/) If you love art that centers on women and borders on [photorealism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits), then Mary Jane Ansell is the artist for you. This talented British painter creates gorgeous works of art that seem to focus on lonely women. Not all of the [women in Mary Jane Ansell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-carvers)’s works may be bored or alone, but how often do you play with eggs or model ships for fun? These paintings definitely take a few minutes to appreciate. Drive-by art appreciation isn’t applicable here. Check out the gallery or click the links to see more great work from Mary Jane Ansell. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Photorealistic Art:** Exploring the use of photorealism in art, there is a potential for disruptive innovation in creating hyper-realistic and immersive experiences. - **Feminine Themes:** Embracing feminine themes in art opens up opportunities for disruption by challenging traditional narratives and promoting inclusivity. - **Loneliness and Solitude:** Exploring loneliness and solitude as artistic themes presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in highlighting the importance of mental health and emotional well-being in society. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can embrace photorealistic art and use immersive technologies to enhance the viewing experience, attracting a wider and more engaged audience. - **Fine Art Printing:** Fine art printing companies can leverage feminine themes in their services to offer unique and personalized art prints, catering to a growing demand for diverse representation. - **Mental Health and Wellness:** The mental health and wellness industry can collaborate with artists who explore loneliness and solitude to develop innovative approaches and products that help individuals embrace and manage their emotions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Female Artist-Honoring Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomma-bloom-x-ttw-editions-collection.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Medicine-Inspired Artful Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/something-for-the-pain.md) - [Art-Inspired Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinspired-jigsaw-puzzles.md) - [Romantic Debut Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-room-on-east-79th-street.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md)