# Epic Surrealist Worlds These Nathan Spoor Illustrations are Wonderfully Blue By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nathan-spoor References: [emptykingdom](http://www.emptykingdom.com/main/featured/18942/) & [nathanspoor](http://www.nathanspoor.com/) One thing is certain about Nathan Spoor: He really loves blue. There may be other colors involved in this talented artist's illustrations, but overall, the [aqua scheme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratosplash) is what catches your attention immediately. Spoor's work is either really busy with [strange whimsical characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) and objects or solitary, with one character overlooking the large world Spoor's surrounded them in. Check out Nathan Spoor's [amazing illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan) in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 65% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Aquatic Imagery:** There is an opportunity to create more art, movies or video games that incorporate aquatic imagery and color schemes. - **Whimsical Universe:** Creating a physical or virtual universe with lovable odd characters and objects could be a disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Immersive Solitude:** Designing immersive experiences that offer solitude or introspection within an enchanting world could attract a new market segment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Art galleries, graphic novels, and art installations have an opportunity to incorporate Surrealist art styles to their exhibits or product offerings. - **Video Games:** Video game designers can use Nathan Spoor's work as inspiration to create games with fun, weird and whimsical characters and environments. - **Theme Parks:** Theme parks and experience design companies could use Surrealist artwork styles to create interactive outdoor art experiences and immersive rides. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blue Tonal Curated Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-and-through.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Sculptural Wooden Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-blue-exhibition.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Juxtaposing Artful Collaborative Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-galaxy.md)