# Layered Underwater Paintings Jessica Dunegan's Resin Paintings Depict the Artist Underwater By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-paintings References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/jessica-dunegan-resin-paintings) & [jessicadunegan](http://jessicadunegan.com/) The underwater paintings by Boston-based artist Jessica Dunegan are absolutely remarkable because of her use of resin. The use of acrylic paint and epoxy resin creates a [layered effect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpieces-ii) that adds depth to the paintings, adding a surreal quality to them. Using epoxy resin to create the underwater paintings means that each individual piece takes quite a lot of time. In order to get the desired effect, Dunegan has to intricately create each layer by adding the paint to the resin. Such a time-consuming process is proven to be worth it by the stunning end result of the paintings. The water becomes so hyper-realistic that it appears to be captured using a high-powered, slow-motion camera. These paintings just prove how special distinct art can be as new ideas are constantly being put to use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Layered Resin Art:** The use of epoxy resin to create layered paintings opens up opportunities for artists to explore depth and texture in their artwork. - **Hyper-realistic Underwater Art:** The use of epoxy resin in underwater paintings allows for the creation of hyper-realistic water effects, adding a surreal quality to the artwork. - **Time-consuming Art Techniques:** The intricate process of creating layered underwater paintings using resin highlights the value of time-consuming art techniques in producing stunning and unique results. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Arts:** The fine arts industry can leverage layered resin art techniques to create visually immersive and captivating artwork. - **Interior Design:** The hyper-realistic underwater art created using epoxy resin can find applications in interior design, adding a visually striking element to spaces. - **Art Supplies:** The demand for epoxy resin and acrylic paint is likely to increase as artists adopt the layered technique for creating underwater paintings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Artful Sculptural Ceramic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-collection-1.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Artful Ethereal Iridescent Resin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-of-common-interest.md) - [Geometric Ceramic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limn-collection.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md)