# Surreal Retouched Art Chrisophe Huet is a Master of Image Manipulation By Cowbag | Published 2009-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-up-as-an-art-form-christophe-huet-shares-his-knowledge References: [crookedbrains.net](http://www.crookedbrains.net/2009/02/photography_25.html) & [christophehuet](http://www.christophehuet.com/) Touching up is an art form, and many hail French toucher-upper Christophe Huet as a god of photo retouching. It is a fair bet you would have seen some of his work for global brands such as [Playstation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolverine-battle-yellow), AOL, [Cartier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keeping-measure-watches-timepieces), and [Hermes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wings-of-hermes). If, like myself, you're fascinated with his work, then you should most certainly visit his 'making of' slideshows where he shares the making of each image. Brilliant stuff, and very *touching.* **Implications** - Businesses that are able to evoke feelings within humans through their products will be at an advantage within today's industry. Consumers will likely opt for products that offer them raw emotions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Emotive Product Marketing:** Businesses that prioritize evoking raw emotions within consumers will gain a competitive edge in today's market. - **Artistic Image Retouching:** Photo retouching that pushes the boundaries of the norm offers new creative opportunities for businesses across industries. - **Transparency in Creative Processes:** Sharing behind-the-scenes footage of the artistic process can build consumer trust and loyalty for companies in the creative sector. ### Where This Applies - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporating emotive messaging and creative photo retouching can enhance the impact of marketing campaigns. - **Design and Photography:** Adopting unique and artistic photo retouching techniques can help photographers and designers stand out in a crowded industry. - **Social Media and Influencer Marketing:** Influencers and brands that prioritize transparency in their creative processes can build stronger relationships with their followers and consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Image Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retouchai.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Dynamic Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-displays.md) - [Imaginative Photo-Editing AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youniverse.md) - [Creative Space-Enhancing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-artworks.md) - [AI Portrait Enhancers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mimicphoto.md) - [Professional Photo Enhancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-photo-successful-first.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Traveling Fine Art Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-out-there.md)