# Dripping Liquid Illustrations Artist Rafael Sottolichio Uses Liquid to Evoke Emotion By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rafael-sottolichio References: [emptykingdom](http://www.emptykingdom.com/featured/hallucinatory-tales/) & [rafaelsottolichio](http://www.rafaelsottolichio.com/) Rafael Sottolichio has used different mediums in order to create stunning displays of artwork. In his collection entitled Hallucinatory Tales, Sottolichio has created a series that is as captivating as it is artistically sound. He turns a regular [painting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) into something spectacular by his use of [dipping liquid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairn-lamp). Throughout the series, lines of paint are featured in unexpected places such as coming out of eyes or arms. Also, besides the liquid drips, there seems to be a theme of water weaved into the pieces. Some look as though a girl is floating, and other people are physically wading through a flood. The sheer amount of colors used also makes this entire collection memorable. Rafael Sottolichio did an incredible job of using different techniques in order to allow his viewers to form a connection with his work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Liquid Artwork:** The trend of using dripping and dipping liquid to transform regular artwork into stunning displays can disrupt the traditional art industry. - **Emotive Themes:** The trend of incorporating emotional themes into artwork through the use of vivid colors and unexpected features can disrupt the traditional definition of art. - **Multi-medium Art:** The trend of using a mix of different mediums to create truly unique art pieces can disrupt the traditional single-medium art industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry has the opportunity to embrace new forms of expressive art that redefine traditional perceptions of artwork. - **Design:** The design industry has the opportunity to expand their creative resources and incorporate liquid and emotional themes into product design and branding. - **Visual Effects:** The visual effects industry has the opportunity to incorporate elements of liquid and emotion themes to create innovative and immersive digital experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Motion Liquid Art Distortions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidris.md) - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Sneaker Fused Ceramic Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip-exhibition.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)