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Pop Culture Pixelated Paintings

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Adam Lister Gets 8-bit With Popular Franchises

— January 31, 2014 — Art & Design
A pixelated painting is a nifty and refreshing mash-up of art forms. Pixelation is generally done digitally and is an alteration to an already finished product; however these paintings turn that idea on its head.

Adam Lister did not alter these images with pixelation; to the contrary, he started the project with pixelation as the main form to be used in the pictures. These paintings depict very popular franchises such as Star Trek and the cult classic Ghostbusters in blocky 8-bit fashion. The images are not done digitally and instead done by hand in a way that emphasizes the geometry of the characters displayed.

Being able to combine the fine art of watercolor painting with the modern art of digital alteration to create a pixelated painting is an amazing skill that yielded amazing results.
Trend Themes
1. Pixelated Art - The trend of creating pixelated artworks embraces the aesthetics of 8-bit graphics and brings a nostalgic touch to modern art.
2. Merging Traditional and Digital Art - The trend of merging traditional art forms, such as watercolor painting, with digital alteration techniques opens up new possibilities for creative expression.
3. Emphasizing Geometry in Art - The trend of emphasizing geometry in artwork, as seen in these pixelated paintings, offers a unique perspective on popular franchises and showcases the beauty of simplified forms.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The art and design industry can explore new avenues for creativity by incorporating pixelated art techniques and merging traditional and digital art forms.
2. Entertainment and Media - The entertainment and media industry can tap into the nostalgia of 8-bit graphics by incorporating pixelated art in marketing campaigns or incorporating pixelated aesthetics in video games and animations.
3. Technology and Innovation - The technology and innovation industry can explore disruptive opportunities by developing tools and software that facilitate the creation of pixelated art, bridging the gap between traditional and digital art forms.
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