# Hypnotically Hued Portraiture Micah Ganske Paints his Subjects with Unique Color Schemes By Jason Soy | Published 2011-12-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micah-ganske References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2011/12/07/artist-painter-micah-ganske/) & [micahganske](http://www.micahganske.com/) These Micah Ganske paintings differ greatly from the pseudo-real portraits that I'm used to seeing. That's because the Honolulu-born artist isn't simply satisfied with capturing the likeness of his subjects, he takes it a step further to add a [surrealist hue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) to their skin. What viewers are thus treated to are images of lifelike creatures that, though reminiscent of human beings, seem more like unearthly sprites. Micah Ganske fashions these illustrations using [acrylic paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-vibe), which only makes them that much more impressive because my initial thought was that he achieved this morphed hue effect through [digital editing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-painter). The odd coloring of the subjects can similarly be achieved using the colorburn filter in Photoshop. How Ganske is able to discern light so well using a set of colors that differ so greatly from human skin tones, I'll never know. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surrealistic Portraiture:** Surrealist-inspired portraiture is an emerging trend, providing new opportunities for artists to experiment with unique color schemes and styles. - **Acrylic Painting:** Acrylic painting is becoming a popular medium for painters who want to create vivid and detailed works of art. - **Digital Art:** The use of digital tools to create art is on the rise, allowing artists to manipulate and enhance their works more easily. ### Where This Applies - **Artists:** Artists can leverage this emerging trend to create unique and eye-catching pieces that stand out in a crowded market. - **Paint Manufacturing:** Paint manufacturers can capitalize on the popularity of acrylics by developing new and innovative products that meet the needs of artists and consumers. - **Software Development:** Software developers can create new tools and platforms that cater to the growing demand for digital art creation and consumption. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [High-Frequency Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolo-paint.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Life-Like 3D Canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino.md) - [Art-Appreciating Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-hazy-ipas.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md)