The shoe, the stilettos and the Adidas sneakers you see in the gallery are all trompel'oeil paintings applied directly to the feet by a company named Temptu Paints.
The New York City-based company specializes in airbrush make-up, temporary tattoos, body art and special effects makeup. The company, which does extensive work for Hollywood movies, TV shows, commercials, and the fashion industry, has a very impressive portfolio. The work you see in the gallery was commissioned by New York Magazine for a recent article.
The shoes look incredibly realistic and its really impressive that there is no PhotoShop work involved here.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Trompel'oeil Paintings
- Opportunity for artists to create trompel'oeil paintings on various products, such as shoes, for a realistic and eye-catching effect.
- Airbrush Makeup
- Potential for airbrush makeup techniques to be used in the fashion industry for creating intricate and unique designs on different surfaces, expanding the possibilities of body art.
- Temporary Tattoos
- Growing demand for temporary tattoos as a trendy and customizable form of self-expression, providing opportunities for companies to develop innovative designs and application methods.
Where This Applies
- Fashion
- Fashion industry can explore the use of trompel'oeil paintings and airbrush makeup techniques as innovative ways to create visually striking and unique designs on clothing, accessories, and footwear.
- Film and TV
- Opportunity for film and TV industry to incorporate trompel'oeil paintings and special effects makeup to enhance visual effects and create stunning illusions on characters and props.
- Beauty and Cosmetics
- Cosmetics industry can leverage the popularity of temporary tattoos and airbrush makeup to offer customers new and customizable options for creating unique looks and experimenting with different styles.
