# Tragically Beautiful Art Illustrator Raphael Vicenzi of Mydeadpony Creates Striking Portraits By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tragically-beautiful-art References: [beautifuldecay](http://beautifuldecay.com/2014/12/23/mydeadpony-creates-tragically-beautiful-portraits-experiments-illustration-typography/) & [mydeadpony](http://www.mydeadpony.com/) The tragically beautiful art of Raphaël Vicenzi, an illustrator also known as Mydeadpony, would steal the breaths of many. A unique combination of water color, digital media and typography, the images revolve around [portraits of women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitia). Although full of bright pastels and the [illusion of light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection), there is something dark lurking behind each expression. This gives the tragically beautiful art its character. Inspired of a stream of consciousness process when it comes to his series of tragically beautiful art, the results can easily be described as eclectic and even chaotic. Vicenzi shares, "My process is to start working on an illustration even if I am not sure where I am going" even though it is “a constant struggle, battling with myself about this or [that] decision.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mixed Media Illustration:** Opportunity for artists to combine traditional and digital media to create unique and striking artwork. - **Emotional Portraiture:** Growing demand for artwork that conveys complex emotions through portraiture, appealing to a wide audience. - **Dark Aesthetic:** Rising interest in art that explores the juxtaposition of bright colors and dark themes, creating a sense of intrigue and mystery. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can apply mixed media techniques to create innovative and captivating artwork across various mediums. - **Publishing and Advertising:** Opportunity to utilize emotional portraiture in book covers, advertising campaigns, and editorial illustrations to evoke a strong emotional response from the audience. - **Fashion and Retail:** Fashion brands and retailers can tap into the dark aesthetic trend by collaborating with artists to create unique prints and designs that resonate with consumers seeking edgy and mysterious style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Juxtaposing Digital Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riflessi.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Destructive Nature Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keita-miyazaki.md)