# Woodland Log Paintings Alison Moritsugu Transforms Tree Trunks into Art Canvases By M | Published 2015-10-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-trunks References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2015/10/30/log-paintings-by-artist-alison-moritsugu/) & [alisonmoritsugu](http://alisonmoritsugu.com) Talented painter Alison Moritsugu transforms chopped down tree trunks into beautiful works of art by adding illustrations to the base of the log. The images capture hyper-realistic landscapes while highlighting the aesthetic of the wood. Moritsugu hails from New York where she finds the time to [repurpose wood into art canvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity). The pieces are made using [naturally fallen logs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1) that Moritsugu finds within the landscapes she wants to paint adding another meta layer of realism to the images. From there she uses the ends of the logs to create breathtaking pantings of the space featuring forest area, mountains, lakes and rivers in a beautifully detailed style. The organic cracks of the wood shine through the paintings adding a natural quality to the work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hyper-realistic Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and technology for creating hyper-realistic art on unconventional surfaces like tree trunks. - **Sustainable Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore sustainable alternatives for traditional canvases by repurposing natural materials like fallen logs. - **Nature-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine art and nature by incorporating organic elements into artwork and creating immersive experiences for viewers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new materials, techniques, and technologies in the art industry to push boundaries and create unique and eco-friendly artworks. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with artists and designers to incorporate nature-inspired artworks, like woodland log paintings, into interior spaces for a more biophilic and immersive environment. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promote sustainability in the art and design industries by encouraging the use of repurposed natural materials in creative projects, reducing waste, and raising awareness about environmental issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Wooden Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darren-appiagyei.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Tree-Integrated Mysterious Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-mural.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Time-Layered Wood Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-of-wood.md) - [Felled Tree Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptacek-home-chunk-line.md)