# Modern Photorealism Paintographs by Sarah Graham By Cowbag | Published 2008-04-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photorealist-sweet-art-is-it-a-painting-or-is-it-a-photograph References: [sarahgraham.info](http://www.sarahgraham.info/gallery/index.html) I have just discovered this artist Sarah Graham whose painting are just amazing. They look so real, unless you look closer, you could mistake them for photographs. Her work is based on the pop culture and inspired by her working in Woolworths at the age of 16. **Implications** - As [digital photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realphotoai) and [computer-based art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-painter) continues to improve, amateur artists are increasingly able to create astounding masterpieces. Professional artists are standing out from the crowd by rediscovering traditional techniques and mediums. [Photorealistic paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious), drawings and portraits done with pencil, paint and pen represent fine art that only the most talented designers can produce, which adds value and desirability to their portfolios. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rediscovering Traditional Techniques:** Professionals artists are standing out from the crowd by rediscovering traditional techniques and mediums, offering disruptive innovation opportunities for art education and art supplies industries. - **Amateur Artists Creating Masterpieces:** The improvement of digital photography and computer-based art has enabled amateur artists to create astounding masterpieces, paving the way for disruptive innovation in online art platforms and tools. - **Value of Photorealistic Fine Art:** Photorealistic paintings, drawings, and portraits represent fine art that adds value and desirability to artists' portfolios, creating disruptive innovation opportunities in the art market and art investment industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Education:** Rediscovering traditional techniques in art offers disruptive innovation opportunities in art education, with the potential to revitalize curriculum and teaching approaches. - **Art Supplies:** The resurgence of traditional techniques in art presents disruptive innovation opportunities for art supplies manufacturers and retailers, catering to the demand for high-quality materials and tools. - **Online Art Platforms:** Amateur artists creating masterpieces through digital art forms open up disruptive innovation opportunities for online art platforms, providing a space for showcasing and selling artistic creations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md)