# Mixed Media Collages These Rory McCartney Paintings are Brightly-Hued By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rory-mccartney References: [butdoesitfloat](http://butdoesitfloat.com/1618668/Les-heures-sont-faites-pour-l-homme-non-l-homme-pour-les-heures) & [rorymccartney](http://www.rorymccartney.com/index.php?/come-clean/) These vibrant and eclectic Rory McCartney paintings combine playful concepts with [bold color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama). The artist is fearless with his use of bright and eye-catching hues. His electrifying work always makes a statement, leaving a lasting impression on viewers. These technicolor paintings are made with a combination of [mixed media on canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation). The artist uses a multitude of varying materials including oil, resin and acrylic paint. His experimental and organically flowing approach leads to an unexpected and awe-inspiring result that challenges traditional painting practices. McCarney’s work is vibrant, making him one to watch. His work is a seamless combination of monochromatic backdrops with pops of [bright colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolo-paint) along with bright bases with grayscale graphics. These pieces illuminate any space with their striking presence and each hold their own as individual pieces while working together as a joined collection. Image Credit: Rory McCartney ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mixed Media Art:** There is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by creating art that combines multiple forms of media. - **Bold Color Usage:** By pushing the boundaries of traditional color usage in art, there is potential for disruptive innovation in the paint and pigment industry. - **Creative Experimentation:** Encouraging experimentation in the creative process could be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the art and design industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from new and innovative mixed media techniques to create unique and vibrant artwork. - **Paint and Pigment:** Innovative color usage can have a disruptive impact on the paint and pigment industry, encouraging the creation of new and unique pigments. - **Design:** Encouraging creative experimentation in design can lead to innovative and unique products which may disrupt traditional design industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Red-Accented Artist Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-richard-macdonald.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md) - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Spectral Painting-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomme-collection.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Color-Blending Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-pantone.md)