# Vibrantly Abstract Paintings Artist Michelle Armas Plays with Bold Colors and Bolder Strokes By Meghan Young | Published 2014-06-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelle-armas References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/new-paintings-michelle-armas/) & [michellearmas](http://www.michellearmas.com/) Although she boasts a bachelor of International Relations and a post graduate degree in Graphic Design and Branding, Michelle Armas decided to leave the corporate world in favor of the art one. With one foot already in that realm, she dove head first after dabbling in painting in order to combat the stress of her corporate branding job. Michelle Armas left New York City for Atlanta and picked up a paint brush full time. Working out of a studio in Decatur, Georgia, Michelle Armas focuses on [strikingly colorful paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) that are full of [abstract strokes and lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memphis-miami). Entirely interpretive and subjective, her work resonates with a large fan base in a number of ways. Not to mention that it [fits into many living spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-springs-residence) effortless. It is hard not to appreciate Michelle Armas' vision. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Abstract Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new techniques and materials to push the boundaries of abstract art. - **Colorful Paintings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ways to create vibrant and engaging color palettes in paintings. - **Interpretive Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use technology such as Augmented Reality to enhance the interpretive experience of art. ### Where This Applies - **Art Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce eco-friendly and sustainable art supplies to meet the demand of conscious artists. - **Wall Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customizable and interactive wall decor solutions to showcase vibrant and abstract paintings. - **Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement virtual reality technologies to offer immersive online art gallery experiences for remote audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Vibrantly Artful Graphic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-finkenauer.md) - [Uniquely Designed Artistic Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-wallpaper.md) - [Graphic Pastel Art Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikra-arshad.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md)