# Fancy Star Wars Portraits Strangely Drawn Art by Jim Hance By Cowbag | Published 2008-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-art-merging-art-and-star-wars References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2008/07/31/the-mona-leia-by-jim-hance/) & [strangelydrawn](http://www.strangelydrawn.com/strangelydrawn/) I am really liking these [pieces of artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) by Jim Hance, a British artist living in Palm Coast, Florida. Of course the Mona Lisa rules, but I also really like the Wizard of Oz and Star Wars combination, titled Oz Wars. There is a subtlety to these paintings which I really like as they do not go overboard on the [Star Wars theme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-x-citizen-rebel-starfighter-boxed-set). Either way, you can’t argue that Jim Hance is a talented artist, whether his paintings feature Star Wars or not. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fantasy Artwork:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating immersive and visually stunning fantasy art experiences that appeal to fans of popular franchises like Star Wars. - **Nostalgia Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capturing the essence of beloved pop culture icons and combining them in unexpected ways to evoke a sense of nostalgia in viewers. - **Subtle Theme Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Finding new ways to incorporate popular themes and references into artwork without overwhelming the overall aesthetic or message. ### Where This Applies - **Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Curating exhibitions that showcase and celebrate fantasy artwork, attracting both art enthusiasts and fans of popular franchises. - **Merchandise Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique and visually compelling designs that combine nostalgic elements from different franchises to appeal to collectors and fans of pop culture. - **Digital Art Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing online platforms that provide a space for artists to showcase and sell their fantasy artwork, enabling direct connections between artists and fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-1.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md) - [Galactic Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Star-wars-themed-cafe.md)