# Intense Macho Paintings The Stefan Kleinschuster Portaits Seem Unbeleivebly Realistic By Marriska Fernandes | Published 2011-10-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stefan-kleinschuster References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2011/10/stefan-kleinschuster/) & [robischongallery](http://www.robischongallery.com/html/artistresults.asp?artist=115&artistname=STEFAN) There are some artists who can capture realism in their artwork well beyond others, and Stefan Kleinschuster is certainly among that group. His [oil on canvas art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) captures shots of not only human bodies, but human emotion. His series titled ‘Rubric’ portrays the [hand-brushed designs on canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1). His work is [kept on exhibition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kennedy-yanko) at the Robischon Gallery, attracting art lovers from around the world. Oil on canvas art is not easy task, especially when one's work seems to transcend reality and taps into a deeper, more profound set of emotions. The series focuses on different sides of the subjects, with each of them stripped down to no clothing. You will be impressed with Stefan Kleinschuster’s enchanting works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Realism in Art:** Artists are exploring different techniques to achieve a hyper-realistic style in their paintings. - **Personal and Emotional Artwork:** Artists are focusing on portraying the human experience in their artwork to create a more personal and emotional connection with the audience. - **Controversial Art:** Artists are using their artwork to address social and political issues, creating controversy and sparking conversations among viewers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can showcase and sell the works of artists who create hyper-realistic, personal and controversial artwork to attract a wider audience and increase revenue. - **Fine Art Printing:** Fine art printing companies can offer high-quality reproductions of hyper-realistic and emotionally-charged paintings to a broader audience, increasing accessibility and revenue opportunities. - **Advertising:** Advertisers can collaborate with artists to create thought-provoking and controversial artwork to raise awareness and engage viewers with a social message or brand concept. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Collaborative Monochromatic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-monochromatic-art-exhibition.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Psychedelic Sculptural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frank-stella-recent-sculpture.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md)