# Hyper-Realistic Pencil Portraits This Young Girl Created a Realistic Pencil Drawing of an Old Man By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-04-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realistic-pencil-portrait References: [boredpanda](http://www.boredpanda.com/coleman-hyperrealistic-pencil-drawing-shania-mcdonagh/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20BoredPanda%20Bored%20Panda) & [texacochildrensart](http://www.texacochildrensart.com/) This 16-year-old girl named Shania McDonagh won the annual Texaco Children's Art Competition in Ireland with her hyper-realistic pencil portrait of an old man was the winner. She named the piece "Coleman." The realistic pencil portrait is from a photograph that she found in the Vanishing Ireland book. It took the talented young lady about a month to create the masterpiece. She won the top prize, which was $2,075 (€1,500). She won out of the 16-18-year-old category, as well as the whole 2014 competition. Prof Declan McGonagle is the judging panel's chairman and director of the [National College of Art and Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-statue) and he said that the girl's work has positioned her "as one of the most talented artists of her generation, and one whose skill could see her become one of Ireland’s foremost portrait artists of the future." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hyper-realistic Art:** The trend of hyper-realistic art showcases opportunities for artists to create detailed and lifelike artwork using various mediums. - **Youth Art Competitions:** The trend of youth art competitions highlights opportunities for young artists to gain recognition and prizes for their exceptional talent and creativity. - **Artistic Talent Recognition:** The trend of recognizing artistic talent provides opportunities for artists to receive validation, exposure, and potential career opportunities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Arts:** The fine arts industry can leverage hyper-realistic art trends to attract and engage art enthusiasts looking for exceptionally detailed and realistic artwork. - **Education:** The education sector can tap into the trend of youth art competitions by organizing and supporting events that foster creativity and recognize young artistic talent. - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can explore opportunities to showcase hyper-realistic artworks through books, magazines, and online platforms, providing exposure to talented artists and captivating audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia.md) - [AI Line Drawing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencilify-ai.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md) - [Youth Intern Social Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intern-social-stunt.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Charitable Low-Cost Art Raffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-picasso-for-100-euros.md)