# Oil Art Trend Report From Mixed Media Collages to Painted Bohemian Beauties By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2012-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oil-art-trend-report References: [trendreports](http://www.trendreports.com/research/oil-art) Oil art paintings remain a common medium for many artists. Although this artistic technique has been around for centuries, the subjects that more forward-thinking painters choose to depict are anything but ordinary. These developments are covered in the [Oil Art Trend Report](http://www.trendreports.com/research/oil-art), a compilation of the most cutting edge developments in the oil art world. Subjects depicted in the past year include human heads in the shape of a shark with a highly morbid look. This fascination with the more unpleasant aspects in life indicate how the public remains addicted to images with a sense of unease. In applying this knowledge to the business world, companies can incorporate this idea of brooding into a variety of products, appealing to consumers' darker and more somber side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Unconventional Subjects:** Artists are choosing to depict unconventional or morbid subjects that reflect the public's fascination with images with a sense of unease. - **Mixing Art Techniques:** Oil art is being combined with mixed media techniques to produce unique and innovative pieces. - **Bohemian Aesthetic:** More artists are embracing a bohemian aesthetic in their oil paintings, featuring vibrant colors and intricate patterns. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Companies can incorporate unconventional or bohemian oil art pieces into their home decor product lines to appeal to consumers' interests in unique and nontraditional designs. - **Fashion:** Oil art prints, particularly those featuring bohemian aesthetic, can be incorporated into fashion accessories and apparel to create a unique and eye-catching look. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Brands can use unconventional or striking oil art pieces in their marketing and advertising campaigns to attract the attention of consumers who are interested in nontraditional or edgy visuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inspiring Food Color Reports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oterra-color-trends-2025.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [AI-Curated Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Customizable Olive Oil Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-pour-gift-set.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [AI-Generated Soup Can Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-paintings.md) - [Hand-Painted EVOO Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-evoo-bottle.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md)