# Storytelling Digital Art Merel Brugman's Image Manipulation is More Than Meets the Eye By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merel-brugman-body-language References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Merel-Brugman--Body-language/277140) & [merelbrugman](http://www.merelbrugman.com/) Merel Brugman's 'Body Language' shoot is a digital wonderland of image manipulation. With admirable expertise and a cheeky sense of humor, Brugman turns these provocative images into a silent story. Whether it's tightly-laced hands to simulate constriction or smelly toes turned into Limberger chese, Merel Brugman's 'Body Language' is certainly more than meets the eye. Check out some other fantastic image manipulation features below. **Implications** - Most of the photo manipulation is done by using the amazing program Photoshop. The featured works by Merel Brugman show that by just using a computer program, you can make teeth look like brushes and turn a flabby stomach into an orange. When it comes to photo manipulation, the world is your oyster. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digital Art Manipulation:** Exploring image manipulation techniques in digital art opens up opportunities for creative storytelling and unique visual experiences. - **Photoshop Innovation:** Advancements in Photoshop and other image editing software provide new avenues for artists to push boundaries and create stunning visuals with endless possibilities. - **Humorous Visual Narrative:** Merging image manipulation with humor allows artists to craft engaging and entertaining stories through visual imagery. ### Who This Affects Most - **Digital Art:** The digital art industry can benefit from incorporating innovative image manipulation techniques to enhance storytelling and create captivating works. - **Graphic Design:** The field of graphic design can explore how image manipulation can be utilized to create visually impactful and memorable designs. - **Advertising and Marketing:** By leveraging image manipulation techniques, brands and advertisers can create attention-grabbing visuals that communicate their messages effectively. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Imaginative Photo-Editing AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youniverse.md) - [Dynamic Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-displays.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [AI-Powered Fashion Photography Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/betterstudio.md) - [Art-Tech Zine Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentynine-zine.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md)