# Records As A Canvas Vinyl Art by Daniel Edlen By Bianca | Published 2007-11-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/records-vinyl-art-by-daniel-edlen References: [vinylart.info](http://www.vinylart.info/what.htm) Artist Daniel Edlen has melded his artist skills with his passion for music, transforming [vinyl albums into pieces of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-of-a-masterpiece). Each hand-painted original is done on [old records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-infused-vinyl) of artists like Jim Morrision, Bob Marley, Frank Sinatra, Kiss, Janice Joplin and more. Check out Danile's time-lapse video for the [pop art portrait](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix) of Johnny Cash's album. **Implications** - In ancient times, music was used as a way to bring members of a tribe together. It's not too different in today's society, with musical preference serving as a mark of one's belonging to a particular behavioral tribe. Thus, some music has established a deep, emotional connection with consumers that will last the test of time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vinyl Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of transforming vinyl albums into unique art pieces. - **Hand-painted Originals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine artistic skills with existing products to create one-of-a-kind hand-painted items. - **Emotional Connection with Music:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the deep emotional connection people have with music to create personalized products or experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate traditional art forms with new mediums to create unique and customizable artworks. - **Music:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative ways to leverage consumer's emotional connection with music to offer personalized music products or services. - **Decor and Home Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine artistry with functional products, such as home decor items, to create unique and personalized offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tissue Box Record Sleeves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-out-boy-album.md) - [Playable Beer Coasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budweiser-campaign.md) - [Vinyl Record Credenzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-studio.md) - [Pop Culture Candy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/album-art-packaging.md) - [Mineral Water Vinyl Releases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-seltzer-vinyl.md) - [Vinyl Listening Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spun-it.md) - [Auditory Artwork Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-of-a-masterpiece.md) - [Beer-Infused Vinyls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-infused-vinyl.md) - [Color-Changing Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-ii.md)