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Unbelievable Chalk Portrayals

The Robert Longo Charcoal Drawings Depict Scenes from Life

— August 6, 2012 — Art & Design
The Robert Longo Charcoal Drawings take on real scenes from life. Using mostly people and animals as his objects, Longo's unbelievable drawings capture a photorealist style that is difficult to create.

Longo, in the past, has created other series wherein he focuses on atomic bombs, cleavage, or helmeted pilots. His unique skill coupled with his impressive eye for style and depicting interesting things sets Longo apart from other artists. His own sense of what is fascinating and his ability to put that onto paper and interest others makes him an artist to watch.

The shading and smooth coat of the tiger in his picture as part of this series is unbelievably impressive, as is the ferocity of the shark in the gallery.
Trend Themes
1. Photorealistic Drawings - The trend of creating photorealistic drawings through skilled techniques like Robert Longo's charcoal drawings is quickly gaining attention in the art world, opening up opportunities for artists to push boundaries in realism and expression.
2. Personal Fascination Art - Creating art that reflects personal fascinations and interests, like Longo's series on atomic bombs, cleavage, or helmeted pilots, is becoming increasingly popular and could lead to more market niches as artists tap into their own unique perspectives.
3. Animal Realism - The use of animals as subjects to capture a photorealist style, as Longo does in his tiger and shark drawings, is a trend that could inspire new forms of art, particularly in the realm of wildlife and environmental conservation.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - Longo's impressive techniques and unique style provide opportunities for fine artists to innovate in the field of photorealism and personal fascination art.
2. Wildlife Conservation - Using photorealistic art to capture and raise awareness for endangered species, as demonstrated in Longo's drawings of animals, could be a disruptive innovation opportunity within the wildlife conservation industry.
3. Art Collectibles - The trend of creating unique and personalized art pieces, like Longo's charcoal drawings of personal fascinations, could lead to a rise in the art collectibles industry as people seek out one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect their interests and values.
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