# Landscape-Faced Portraits This Series of Mixed Media Art Portraits is Unique and Fascinating By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-media-art-portraits References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/art/lindsay-stripling/) & [buysomedamnart](http://www.buysomedamnart.com/products/far-off-mountains) Using landscapes of national parks from old National Geographic photographs in her mixed media art portraits, San Francisco-based artist Lindsay Stripling has created a stunning series that is novel in both idea and form. The artist reinterprets old photographs in her watercolor pieces, but keeps the face blank from features -- “I was leaving faces blank to speak to a lack of identity or loss of memory when I realized that the blank spaces can serve as an entry point into a new place,” she says about her mixed media art portraits. Stripling then adds the vintage National Geographic photographs where the [blank faces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) are. “Landscapes are permanent and changing all at once and [public parks and spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) are something we hold close to our hearts,” says Stripling. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 6% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mixed Media Art:** Incorporating various mediums into art can create novel and unique pieces. - **Reinterpretation of Old Photographs:** Using old photographs in a new and innovative way can create visually stunning art pieces. - **Blurred Identities in Art:** Blank faces or absence of features in portraits can create a thought-provoking commentary on identity and memory. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** New mediums and techniques can be used to create innovative and unique pieces that appeal to a variety of audiences. - **Photography:** Old photographs can be reinterpreted and used in new ways to create visually appealing and interesting pieces. - **Tourism:** The use of landscapes from national parks can promote tourism and appreciation for nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md)