# Organic Beach Portraits The Stoned Face By Howard Wu | Published 2008-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stoned-face-enough-said References: [woosk](http://www.woosk.com/2008/08/stoned.html) There really isn’t too much to be said of this [creative artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith), as it is quite simple in principle as a “[collage” of stones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebble-stool). Needless to say, any number of pictures can be assembled using a variety of stones. As a very cheap art medium, available at your local beach, this type of creative venture definitely has the potential to be the subject of an art class field trip for students of any age. My only regret in finding this trend is that I was unable to find the name of the artist who created the Stoned Face featured in the picture shown here. The other art pieces also came from organic [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tab-a1-plus-nxtpaper) image searches. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Organic Artwork:** Exploring the use of natural materials in art, such as stones, to create unique and inexpensive pieces. - **Beach Art:** Utilizing the beach as a creative medium for art, providing a unique and accessible canvas for artists. - **Art Class Field Trips:** Introducing students to new creative ventures, like working with stones, as part of art education programs. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Incorporating organic materials into artwork can create a new market for unique and environmentally friendly pieces. - **Tourism and Leisure:** Developing beach art as a tourist attraction, offering art classes or workshops for visitors to participate in. - **Education:** Expanding art education programs to include field trips that expose students to unconventional art mediums and techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Climate-Awareness Soft Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamstones.md) - [Stone Floral Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lithic-bloom.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Stone Offcut Decor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvatori-precioso.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md) - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md)