# Exquisite Wood Paintings Artist Rebecca Artemisa Depicts Fantastical Scenarios By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rebecca-artemisa References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/rebecca-artemsia-painting) & [rebeccaartemisa.tumblr](http://rebeccaartemisa.tumblr.com/) The work of Rebecca Artemisa is utterly exquisite. In fact, each piece has an exotic undertone which is due entirely to her intricate detail. As though embracing a bit of a Native American style, her work depicts fantastical places and situations that could easily be told as [mythical stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grun-collection) to children and adults a like. Based in Portland, Oregon, Rebecca Artemisa chooses to paint on [upcycled wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity) that have been stained with blackberries and ink. Although the world she depicts is often [whimsical and surreal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima), they stem from nature-inspired scenarios that are still relatable on a variety of levels. My Modern Met writes, "The circle of life is explored as spirits live alongside humans. A common motif in Aretmisa’s paintings are figures that hover above the living, and it appears that heaven isn’t that far away." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 3% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Exotic Wood Art:** The trend of using upcycled wood to create intricate and exotic art is on the rise, offering opportunities for artists and craftsmen to explore new ways of repurposing materials. - **Nature-inspired Fantasy:** The trend of blending nature-inspired elements with fantastical scenarios in art and storytelling offers opportunities for creatives to create immersive and engaging experiences. - **Sustainable Art:** The trend of repurposing materials and using sustainable practices in art creation offers opportunities for artists to not only create beautiful works but also make an impact on the environment. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore new ways of using upcycled materials and incorporating nature-inspired elements into their work, providing unique and eco-friendly products to customers. - **Children’s Entertainment:** The children's entertainment industry can find inspiration in the fantastical worlds and mythical stories depicted in the art, creating immersive and engaging experiences for young audiences. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can collaborate with artists and designers to promote the use of repurposed materials and sustainable practices in creating art and design products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Artist-Designed Wallpaper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallpaper-collection1.md)