# Underwater Paint Photography The Eerie 'Verdastra/Bluastra/Bastarda Arpeggio' by Alberto Seveso By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verdastra-bluastra-bastarda-arpeggio References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Sequence-verdastrabluastrabastarda-arpeggio/415342) & [burdu976](http://www.burdu976.com) Earlier in the year, I wrote about Alberto Seveso's '[Medicina Rossa](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alberto-seveso-medicina-rossa)' series and now I'd like to bring your attention to his latest collection, 'Verdastra/Bluastra/Bastarda Arpeggio.' The 'Verdastra/Bluastra/Bastarda Arpeggio' series is a [sculptured cloud of paint shot underwater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow). What I particularly love about this series is the fact that in sequence it looks as though an [eerie smoke monster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble) is approaching closer and closer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Underwater Paint Photography:** Opportunity for artists and photographers to explore the unique and ethereal aesthetic of shooting paint underwater, creating mesmerizing visuals. - **Sculptured Cloud Photography:** Innovative technique of capturing paint in a cloud-like formation underwater, opening up possibilities for creating otherworldly and surreal imagery. - **Eerie Smoke Monster Aesthetic:** Emerging trend of using smoke-like formations in photography to create a haunting and mysterious atmosphere, evoking curiosity and intrigue. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate underwater paint photography techniques to create unique and captivating visual artworks. - **Photography:** Photographers can explore the underwater paint photography trend to capture imaginative and surreal images for commercial or artistic purposes. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Fashion and beauty brands can leverage the eerie smoke monster aesthetic in their campaigns to create a visually striking and memorable impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Watercolor Stone-Based Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquarel.md) - [3D-Printed Star Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-reef-star.md) - [Paper Curvature Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-curves.md) - [Computational Undersea-Inspired Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coral-soaps-collection.md) - [High-Frequency Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolo-paint.md) - [3D-Printed Colorful Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivier-van-herpt-1.md) - [Color-Blending Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felipe-pantone.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md)