# Vintage Victorian Watercolors 'The Summer-Land' Series is a Story With a Unique Aesthetic By Carly Foy | Published 2011-05-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-summer-land References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/40625/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/The-Summer-Land/1404097) Liza Corbett has managed to create a chic yet saddening series, entitled ‘The Summer-Land.’ The paintings showcase Corbett’s ability to design a [story-telling series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/making-the-invisible-visible). The [water color designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) follow a Victorian girl and her travels in an unknown world. The girl looks sad while attempting to find a deeper meaning in her life. Liza Corbett has said of The Summer-Land characters, “They form themselves into affinitive groups, and, harmonizing with the circulating rivers between the different planets, go on protracted journeys through innumerable scenes, and do not return to their pavilions for many years.” Her series includes using [graphite, watercolor, gouache and ink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-ceramic-collections) to paint out her story on paper. The series is hauntingly beautiful and depicts a deep story and meaning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Story-telling Art:** Opportunity for artists to create narrative-driven artwork that resonates with viewers. - **Vintage Aesthetic:** Market for vintage-inspired artwork and designs that evoke nostalgia and charm. - **Emotional Artwork:** Demand for artwork that elicits strong emotions and provokes introspection. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists to explore unique storytelling techniques and mediums. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor businesses to offer vintage-inspired art products that add nostalgic charm to living spaces. - **Creative Writing:** Possibility for authors to collaborate with visual artists to create illustrated narratives that blend storytelling and artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Texture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Holiday Watercolor-Paint Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viviva-holiday-collection.md) - [Summer-Inspired Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-dreaming-collection.md) - [Artist Connection-Focused Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-vonholten.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Watercolor Stone-Based Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquarel.md)