# Horrifying Portrait Illustrations Aritst Michael Ostermann Will Leave You With Goosebumps By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-ostermann References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2010/08/27/michael-ostermann/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/people/michaelostermann/) Christ almighty, there's hardly enough words in the English language to describe artist Michael Ostermann. This extremely skilled designer/illustrator is a creative genius, and each of the featured images will blow you away. The mixture of art, surrealism and horror is a perfect combination for an old-school horror flick. Featured in the photo series are [skull imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer) pieces and a few [horrific portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). Be sure to check out the gallery for more [hair-raising surrealism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 57% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artistic Surrealism:** Exploring the fusion of art and surrealism opens up opportunities for innovative and mind-bending creative expressions. - **Horror Art:** The genre of horror art presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in captivating audiences with unsettling and thought-provoking visuals. - **Visual Storytelling:** Leveraging the power of visual storytelling through eerie and captivating illustrations can create immersive experiences and engage audiences on multiple levels. ### Who This Affects Most - **Film and Entertainment:** The film and entertainment industry can leverage horrifying portrait illustrations to enhance horror movie experiences and create visually striking promotional materials. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can explore the art of horrifying portraits to challenge conventions and push the boundaries of visual communication in various media. - **Art Galleries and Exhibitions:** Art galleries and exhibitions can showcase horrifying portrait illustrations to captivate and challenge viewers, offering unique and memorable experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Distorted Burger Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ailloween.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Horror Film Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scent-of-a-nightmare.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md)