# Ethereal Illustrated Portraits Sam Octigan's Varied Artistic Work is Expressively Melancholic By Tiana Reid | Published 2011-05-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-octigan References: [dazeddigital](http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/10073/1/rise-sam-octigan) & [samoctigan](http://www.samoctigan.com/) Sam Octigan is an artist and illustrator who is based in Melbourne, Australia. His work is difficult to describe in a few words, not simply because of his varied mediums, but also because of his varied influences. Unsurprisingly, Octigan told [Dazed Digital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-drive-reveal) that his work is centred on variety, and that he doesn't restrict himself to a single medium, style, theme or message. Instead, it seems that he works on a plethora of different things at once in order to keep himself inspired. Sam Octigan's artwork in the featured gallery shows a [series of portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-in-motion-exhibition) that take on new life with deconstruction and a melancholic air. Sam Octigan is in a band, so it's no surprise that music holds a special place in his art, and up next for him is doing the [artwork for his band's latest LP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Varied Artistic Work:** Exploring different mediums, styles, themes, and messages to create a diverse body of work. - **Expressively Melancholic Art:** Using deconstruction and a melancholic air to bring new life to portraits. - **Artwork in Music:** Incorporating art into the music industry, such as creating album cover art for bands. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Artistic Services:** Providing a wide range of artistic services to cater to diverse client needs and preferences. - **Music:** Collaborating with artists to create unique visual representations for albums and singles. - **Publishing and Media:** Creating visually captivating artwork for album covers and promotional materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Bi-Culture-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicultureinspired-art-exhibition.md)