# Photorealistic Paintings These Richard Estes Artworks Look Realer Than Life By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-24 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-estes References: [randommization](http://randommization.com/2011/02/19/these-paintings-could-have-been-photographs/) & [artnet](http://www.artnet.com/artists/richard-estes/) Richard Estes is a painter with an almost magical ability to create stunning canvases that seem more akin to portals of reality. Focusing mainly on [urban cityscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-displays), Richard Estes brings his art to uncanny life in a way that seems to defy reality. Particularly impressive is the way he is able to mimic even [reflections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) as if they were real -- a task that is no mean feat when it comes to the painted medium. **Implications** - Since people are so busy with their jobs, relationships and families, they forget to stop and appreciate what is around them. Businesses that have the ability to get people to stop for a second and think about their surroundings with [captivating advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-campaign) will gain attention and have success with their products. If an ad doesn't stand out, people will not acknowledge it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Captivating Advertisements:** Opportunity for businesses to create ads that get people to stop and think about their surroundings. - **Artistic Realism:** Growing demand for highly realistic artwork that mimics reality. - **Magic of Paintings:** Interest in paintings that create stunning canvases that seem more akin to portals of reality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Advertising:** Opportunity for businesses in the advertising industry to create captivating ads that grab attention. - **Art:** Growing market for realistic artwork that captures the attention and fascination of art enthusiasts. - **Creative Services:** Opportunity for creative agencies to offer unique and realistic artistic solutions to clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md)