# Photorealistic Pencil Sketches Pinched Flesh Drawings by Cath Riley Look Too Real By Cecilia Biemann | Published 2009-01-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photorealistic-sketches-pinched-flesh-pencil-drawings-by-cath-riley References: [debutart](http://www.debutart.com/artist/cath-riley) These stunning photograph-quality pinched flesh pencil drawings are the work of artist Cath Riley. The results of Riley’s masterful skills with a pencil are so impressive that it is hard to believe that her pencil drawings are a fairly recent addition to her portfolio. The main body of her work is [large scale and 3-dimensional in nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons), but the artist says that the drawings offer a change of pace, scale, content, and above all, the opportunity to work with clients. Riley’s most recent clients include [Nike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-playground-art-exhibition) and G.Q. magazine. Riley has also completed some outstanding celebrity sketches including one of Madonna and one of President Obama. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 99% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Photorealistic Pencil Drawings:** The trend of creating highly detailed pencil drawings that closely resemble photographs presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry. - **Large Scale and 3-dimensional Artwork:** The trend of creating large scale and 3-dimensional artwork offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of installation art and exhibition design. - **Collaborative Art Projects with Clients:** The trend of collaborating with clients on art projects opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the creative services industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of photorealistic pencil drawings to create innovative products and services. - **Installation Art and Exhibition Design:** The field of installation art and exhibition design can explore the trend of large scale and 3-dimensional artwork to create immersive and interactive experiences. - **Creative Services:** The creative services industry can tap into the trend of collaborative art projects with clients to offer personalized and bespoke art experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Line Drawing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencilify-ai.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md) - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [AI-Powered Sketch-To-Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawingpics.md) - [Textured Pine Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-pine.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md)