# Tearful Face Paintings Michelle Samuels' 'Painted Faces' is Emotionally-Charged By Michael Hines | Published 2011-03-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painted-faces References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Painted-Faces/1086249) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/michellesamuels) I never thought much of [painted face photoshoots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) until I saw Michelle Samuels' 'Painted Faces.' 'Painted Faces' is different from most painted photo shoots in that it is completely unscripted. Samuels' 'Painted Faces' consists of a variety of volunteers told to paint their faces however they wanted. The only catch was that they couldn't paint anything symbolic. This type of [abstract art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes) usually turns me off, but I found 'Painted Faces' to be quite refreshing and incredibly interesting. When you're asked to do something creative, your inner-self is bound to shine through. Despite their abstract nature these [face paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-painter) show a wide range of emotions. From the painted tears to smiles, there is a lot to see and feel in Michelle Samuels' 'Painted Faces.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abstract Face Paintings:** Opportunity for artists to create unscripted, emotionally-charged face paintings that reveal the inner-self. - **Unconventional Photoshoots:** Opportunity for photographers to offer unscripted, creatively-driven photoshoot experiences. - **Emotionally-driven Art:** Opportunity for artists to create art that elicits a wide range of emotions through unconventional means. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists can leverage the trend of emotionally-driven, abstract face paintings to attract new customers and stand out in a crowded industry. - **Photography:** Photographers can leverage the trend of unconventional photoshoots to offer unique experiences and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can leverage emotionally-driven, abstract face paintings to create avant-garde, statement-making looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Engaging Paint Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-vibe.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Emotive Inflatable Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-mask.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Customized Numeric Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-by-numbers-customized.md)