# Whimsical Indigenous Illustrations Paula Duro Renders Imaginative Pictures Featuring Native People By Jason Soy | Published 2012-02-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paula-duro References: [brwnpaperbag](http://www.brwnpaperbag.com/2012/02/23/paula-duro/) & [nodefinitivo](http://www.nodefinitivo.com/paula_duro.htm) Paula Duro would have no problem joining the team at [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul) or [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-creator-ambassador-program) with these colorful and imaginative illustrations. Featuring [indigenous people in magical settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ibuju), the Argentina-based artist uses acrylic paint to dazzle viewers’ eyes and put them in a carefree child-like mood. Looking through Duro’s work and not having a smile on your face is a near impossibility. Interestingly, Paula Duro uses acrylic paint to emulate other media like pastels and airbrushes. It gives her pictures a collaborative quality as she mishmashes rendering styles in a harmonious and visually pleasing way. Seeing a girl seamlessly transition from a flat illustration into a more three-dimensional figure sure is a trippy sight. And the way she always tries to incorporate the beautiful night sky into her work is definitely one of my favorite qualities about her paintings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Indigenous Illustration Revival:** There is an opportunity for artists and companies to tap into the renewed interest in indigenous art and create products with traditional motifs in contemporary mediums. - **Multi-media Collaboration:** Artists can create innovative works by utilizing a range of mediums to emulate other media, changing styles seamlessly to achieve visual pleasure. - **Magical Realism:** Combining realistic depictions of indigenous people with dream-like settings create a genre of magical realism that can be harnessed in art and film. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art industry can benefit from incorporating indigenous styles and themes into contemporary media, creating a market for unique and original works. - **Film and Animation:** The film and animation industry can use the style and themes from these illustrations to create new content, particularly in the area of magical realism. - **Fashion and Retail:** Fashion and retail companies can incorporate indigenous art into products and marketing campaigns to appeal to a growing audience interested in traditional designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indigenous Form Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-chaile.md) - [Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors.md) - [Virtual DEI Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drda-art.md) - [Indigenous-Designed Haircare Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alanah-jewell.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Surreal Imaginative Fantastical Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/problemista.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Illustrative Artist-Collaborative Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shantell-martin-1.md)