# Flat-Faced Graphite Drawings Oriol Angrill Jorda Renders Subjects Squished Upon a Level Surface By Jason Soy | Published 2012-02-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriol-angrill-jorda References: [artforadults.tumblr](http://artforadults.tumblr.com/post/17574066191/magenta-50x46cm-watercolor-pencil-and-acrylic) & [oriolangrill.blogspot](http://oriolangrill.blogspot.com/) These [photorealistic Oriol Angrill Jorda illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vector-to-hand-drawn) look as though people have planted their faces on a photocopier and hit the “print” button. However, viewers should know that these astounding images were actually drawn using nothing more than a [graphite pencil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils). It’s eerie how much information Jorda packs into each picture as strands of hair, chin stubble and fingerprints are readily visible. Being able to imagine how a person would look being squished on a level surface is already a difficult task, but for Oriol Angrill Jorda to then draw such images with amazing precision speaks of this Spanish artist’s incredible talent. For those with a keen eye, Jorda also includes a [stylish dark outline](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) around certain areas of his subjects in order to create contrast between where the skin ends and the background begins. Though not realistic, it's visually appealing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 80% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Photorealistic Drawings:** The trend of creating hyper-realistic drawings using graphite pencils presents disruptive innovation opportunities for artists and illustrators to showcase their talent. - **Flat-faced Portraits:** The trend of rendering subjects with flattened features on a level surface opens up opportunities for photographers and digital artists to experiment with perspective and create visually striking images. - **Contrasting Outlines:** The trend of incorporating stylish dark outlines in drawings creates a visual contrast and can be explored by graphic designers and illustrators to add depth and visual impact to their work. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of photorealistic drawings to create innovative and striking visual experiences for consumers. - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore the trend of flat-faced portraits to experiment with unique perspectives and capture attention-grabbing images. - **Graphic Design:** The graphic design industry can utilize the trend of contrasting outlines to create bold and visually appealing designs that stand out in a crowded marketplace. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md) - [AI Line Drawing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencilify-ai.md) - [Image Stylization Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodlify.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md)