# Dramatically Blurred Oil Paintings Italian Artist Valerio D’Ospina Captures Gritty Scenes By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valerio-dospina References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2013/02/dramatically-blurred-oil-paintings-by-valerio-dospina/) & [evdospina](http://evdospina.com/) It is easy to picture old Victorian artworks hung in museums when the words 'oil' and 'painting' are brought up, but there is nothing old or Victorian about Valerio D’Ospina's [oil paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition). First of all, Valerio D’Ospina's creations could be mistaken for [digital artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow). Like a darkly illustrated dream sequence, the brushstrokes are blurred to create a sense of intense emotion. Born in Southern Italy and currently based in Pennsylvania, Valerio D’Ospina mostly concentrates on depicting gritty scenes such as ship yards, trains, and factories. Valerio D'Ospina recently showcased his work at the [Hall Spassov Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moynat-trunk-haus) in Bellevue, Washington. A talented artist, he is definitely a person art enthusiasts will want to keep their eyes on. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Blurred Oil Paintings:** Opportunity for artists to explore the fusion of traditional oil painting techniques with digital art aesthetics. - **Gritty Realism:** Chance for artists to depict industrial scenes in a gritty, emotional manner, capturing the essence of urban life. - **Emotional Brushstrokes:** Potential for artists to experiment with blurred brushstrokes to convey intense emotions and create dream-like atmospheres. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Opportunity for galleries and collectors to embrace unconventional techniques and showcase unique, emotionally charged artworks. - **Digital Art:** Potential for digital artists to incorporate blurred brushstroke aesthetics into their designs, blurring the boundaries between traditional and digital art. - **Urban Photography:** Chance for photographers to capture the raw beauty of industrial landscapes, reflecting the gritty and emotional aspects of urban life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Hand-Painted EVOO Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-evoo-bottle.md) - [Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases.md) - [Immersive Multi-Sensory Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multisensory-exhibition.md) - [Photo Art Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/image-painter.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md)