# Chaotic Smeared Paint Portraits Vadi Tkachev Distills Beautiful Women Out of Anarchic Splatters By Jason Soy | Published 2011-12-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vadi-tkachev References: [badredrobot.tumblr](http://badredrobot.tumblr.com/post/13818483093/lacarpa-vadi-tkachev-illustrations) & [vaditkachev](http://vaditkachev.com/) Artist, designer and illustrator Vadi Tkachev may have a difficult name to remember, but it's not hard to be in awe of these mesmerizing portraits of beautiful women that are seemingly made from paint smears and splatters. Currently residing in Moscow, Russia, Vadi Tkachev is a master of painting works that can best be described as "controlled chaos." Each featured painting appears to be made from a variety of media and elements that not too many other artists would pair together. Through these unique combinations, Tkachev produces images with an aggressive and surreal feel that perfectly exemplifies the subjects of each painting. Vadi Tkachev has even begun integrating photo manipulations into illustrated pieces, amplifying the extremity of these already eclectic artworks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Controlled-chaos Artworks:** Exploring the use of diverse media and unexpected combinations to create aggressive and surreal images. - **Integration of Photo Manipulation:** Incorporating photo manipulations into illustrated pieces to further amplify the extremity of the artworks. - **Mesmerizing Portraits:** Creating captivating portraits of beautiful women using paint smears and splatters. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists to experiment with diverse media and unconventional techniques in their artworks. - **Photography:** Potential for photographers to explore the integration of photo manipulation into their images. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Incorporating chaotic paint smears and splatters into fashion and beauty campaigns could create visually striking and avant-garde looks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Evolved Vibrant Graffiti Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jan-kalb.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Textural Porcelain Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamara-efrat.md) - [Colorful Geometric Ceramic Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barva-vases.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Randomness-Inspired Designer Footwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-in-chaos.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md)