# Bubble Wrap Portraits (UPDATE) Bradley Hart Creates Photorealistic Images By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photorealistic-images References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/bradley-hart-injected-bubble-wrap-paintings-05-02-2014/) & [bradleyhart](http://www.bradleyhart.ca/Artist.asp?ArtistID=37166&Akey=5BDJN8BK) Bradley Hart is an expert at creating photorealistic images using techniques that most people would scoff at. To gain his final effect, he injects [bubble wrap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen-1) with ink to achieve a pixelated look. While many individuals look at this material simply for ensuring valuables don't break in the mail, Hart pushes the boundaries and thinks beyond the conventional use of certain items. To make these photorealistic images, Bradley Hart has to take an excruciating amount of time and effort putting everything together. Each individual bubble has to be injected with paint, making sure to not pop the surrounding bubbles. At the same time, he also make sure that the images look like portraits from afar. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/bradley-hart-injected-bubble-wrap-paintings-05-02-2014/), [bradleyhart](http://www.bradleyhart.ca/Artist.asp?ArtistID=37166&Akey=5BDJN8BK) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Photorealistic Images with Bubble Wrap:** Using bubble wrap injections to create pixelated photorealistic images opens up possibilities for unique and eye-catching artwork. - **Unconventional Use of Materials:** Pushing the boundaries of conventional material use, such as bubble wrap, can lead to innovative and unexpected applications. - **Detailed and Labor-intensive Artwork:** Creating bubble wrap portraits that require injecting paint into individual bubbles presents an opportunity to explore the intersection of art and meticulous craftsmanship. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore new techniques and materials, such as bubble wrap injections, to create visually striking and innovative artwork. - **Packaging and Shipping:** The packaging and shipping industry can consider the use of bubble wrap injections to add unique value and personalization to their products, enhancing their customers' unboxing experiences. - **Craft and DIY:** The craft and DIY industry can incorporate bubble wrap injections as a unique technique for creating intricate and detailed artwork, expanding the possibilities for creative projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bubble Wrap Branding Initatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sealed-air.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Bubble Wrap-Inspired Luxury Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabat-bag.md) - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md) - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md)