# Graphic Meat Portraits Artist Victoria Reynolds Has Created Victorian Style Paintings of Meat By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-08-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victoria-reynolds References: [emptykingdom](http://www.emptykingdom.com/featured/victoria-reynolds-meaty/) & [richardhellergallery](http://www.richardhellergallery.com/dynamic/artist.asp?ArtistID=30) Meat is not an image one thinks of when they are trying to picture a stunning Victorian-Era painting, but artist Victoria Reynolds has a different image in her mind. Reynolds has used the traditional techniques of oil painting and has created these [eerie deceptions of meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics). What is very odd about this series is the manner in which this meat has been painted. Reynolds is an excellent artist, and the [meat looks incredibly realistic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations). However, it is also done in a way that resembles the vibe of a [traditional portrait](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits), which makes it strange that it isn't a human face we are looking at. Also, she has put her portraits in old-world style frames, which adds onto the Victorian feel of the series. Victoria Reynolds has done an incredible job of making meat in frames look as though it should be a professional portrait. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Meat Art:** The trend of creating art using meat as the subject matter, blurring the lines between food and fine art. - **Traditional Techniques:** The trend of using traditional oil painting techniques to create realistic and unconventional artworks. - **Eerie Realism:** The trend of incorporating eerie and unsettling elements into realistic artwork, creating a sense of intrigue and discomfort. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Art:** The fine art industry can explore new directions by embracing unconventional subject matters and techniques, such as meat art and traditional oil painting. - **Food and Culinary:** The food and culinary industry can collaborate with artists to create visually stunning and thought-provoking food presentations that challenge traditional perceptions. - **Home Decor and Interior Design:** The home decor and interior design industry can embrace the trend of eerie realism by incorporating unconventional artwork and decor pieces that create a unique and unsettling atmosphere. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leyu-li.md) - [Painterly Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining.md) - [Archival Pigment Art Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallax.md) - [Whole-Cut Vegan Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-whole-cuts.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)