# Anthropomorphic Aquatic Illustrations The Tamsyn Mystkowski Bodies of Water are Causing Waves By Romina S. Cortellucci | Published 2012-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamsyn-mystkowski-bodies-of-water References: [swiss-miss](http://www.swiss-miss.com/2012/05/bodies-of-water.html) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/tamsynmystkowski/Bodies-of-Water) The Tamsyn Mystkowski Bodies of Water Illustrations cleverly create a great play on words. The series was created by UK-based freelance designer and illustrator Tamsyn Mystkowski. The illustrations appear to be photographs of landscapes, but Mystkowski transforms each photograph into a quirky portrait. Visually, the appeal of the series is in the [colorful water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-water-of-life-eau-de-vie). The [bodies of water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-kids) are brightened by Mystkowski, who then takes it a step further by adding some humanizing details. The pictures cause a [wave of laughter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection). Mystkowski's collection is a mature adventure into body humor that is successfully funny and subtle. This bold series keeps it fun without having to go over the top, finding the perfect medium to cause a stir. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Anthropomorphic Illustrations:** Designers can explore the trend of anthropomorphizing in their illustrations, adding a playful and humorous touch. - **Playful Landscape Photography:** Photographers can experiment with transforming landscapes into quirky portraits, creating a unique visual appeal. - **Subtle Body Humor:** Artists can incorporate body humor in their work in a mature and subtle way, appealing to a wide audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Design:** Designers can apply anthropomorphic illustrations to product packaging, branding, and digital designs. - **Photography:** Photographers can specialize in playful landscape photography for advertising campaigns, editorial shoots, and fine art prints. - **Art:** Artists can create subtle and humorous artworks incorporating body humor, suitable for galleries, exhibitions, and online marketplaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Reflective Water-Themed Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakes-collection.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Sea Level-Measuring Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totemy-series.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Computational Undersea-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Playful Wavy Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wavy-table-design.md)