# Vibrantly Washed Gaming Paintings These Video Game Sumi-E Paintings are Truly Stunning By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-02-03 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumie-paintings References: [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/the-heroes-and-villians-of-the-legend-of-zelda-in-samu-1512794200) & [mycks.deviantart](http://mycks.deviantart.com/) These gorgeous sumi-e paintings depicting various [video game characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/video-gaming) are made by 'MyCKs', an art studio comprised of several artists of different styles. A style of East Asian brush painting, ink wash paintings go by various names in different cultures; in Japan they are called sumi-e paintings. The people of 'MyCKs' have created a series of paintings that paint some of [gaming's most](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-x-martine-rose-campaign) [iconic characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman-1) in the style of sumi-e paintings. Link, Zelda, Ganondorf, Cloud, Lara Croft, Grunt and Shepard are realized beautifully and appear as they do in the video games. The only exception are the characters from Zelda who are transformed into a pirate version and feudal samurai versions of themselves. These video game sumi-e paintings capture a real sense of movement and help bring these character to life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Video Game Art:** The trend of creating beautiful and unique video game art inspired by different art styles allows for inventive and diverse creative outputs. - **East Asian Art Influences:** The growing popularity of East Asian art influences in modern art showcases the continuous appreciation for traditional art and techniques. - **Gaming Merchandise:** The trend of creating gaming-inspired merchandise, particularly unique and visually appealing art prints, offers a profitable opportunity for creators and sellers. ### Where This Applies - **Video Game Industry:** The video game industry can benefit from the incorporation of diverse art styles into their game design, adding more depth and cultural appreciation into the gaming experience. - **Print and Art Retail Industry:** Retailers can take advantage of the growing demand for unique and visually appealing art prints by collaborating with independent artists to create exclusive and limited edition art prints. - **Art Education Industry:** The incorporation of diverse art styles in academic art curricula can inspire students to expand their understanding and appreciation of art, and allow for the preservation of traditional and cultural art forms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intricately Designed Lush Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunitsugami-path-of-the-goddess-1.md) - [Artist-Designed Gaming NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amano-special-nfts.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Hand-Drawn Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-masters-pupil.md) - [Demon Slayer Paint kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Demon-Slayer-Paint-Kit.md) - [Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-controller.md) - [Japanese Folklore-Themed Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kunitsugami-path-of-the-goddess.md) - [Japanese Artwork Keyboard Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traitors-keys-ukiyoe-keycap-set.md)