# Abstract Fashion Illustrations Russ Mills Seems to Convey a Mess of Emotion Through Art By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-14 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/russ-mills References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Recent-Excursions/687240) & [byroglyphics](http://www.byroglyphics.com/info/info.html) Abstract, Gothic and full of emotion, Russ Mills' artwork is absolutely stunning. A [fashion illustrator and graphic designer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrations-ai), Mills is purely fascinated with the human form, particularly the face as it can be seen in his latest portfolio, 'Recent Excursions.' According to Russ Mills himself, he interweaves "[elements from the animal kingdom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima) often reflecting the absurdity of human nature." This mess of emotions is evident in the combination of harshness and softness in his strokes and the overall [surreal nature of his work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Abstract Fashion Illustrations:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate abstract and emotional elements into their designs. - **Gothic Art:** Potential for artists to explore gothic themes and emotions in their artwork. - **Emotional Graphic Design:** Chance for graphic designers to convey deep emotions through their designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for fashion designers to create unique and emotional designs. - **Art and Illustration:** Opportunity for artists to explore abstract and gothic themes in their artwork. - **Graphic Design:** Chance for graphic designers to infuse emotions and surrealism into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Graphic Wallpaper Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-surfaces.md)