# Feminine Watercolor Portraits The 'Watercolor: Paintings by Contemporary Artists' is Lovely By Tia Clarke | Published 2013-04-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercolor-paintings-by-contemporary References: [nylonmag](http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=9423) & [shop.nordstrom](http://shop.nordstrom.com/) The 'Watercolor: Paintings by [Contemporary Artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-bridges)' series from Chronicle Books is an absolute joy to browse through. The images in this illustrated book feature a number of fashionable young ladies, painted by some of the top artists around the world. For any females who want to take their love of fashion a step further than simply browsing through fashion magazines or random blogs on the Internet, this beautiful book will serve you well. Keep this treasure trove of feminine fashions on your [coffee table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solange-azagurypartridge) and browse through delicate paintings from Danny Gregory and Fabrice Moireau to female artists like Jane Mount and Becca Stadtlander. This book outlines the history of [watercolor paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colour-wash) and provides biographies on many of the artists that are featured. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashionable Watercolor Portraits:** The trend of creating watercolor portraits of fashionable women creates opportunities for artists and publishers to create stunning illustrated books and prints. - **Feminine Art in Fashion:** The intersection of fashion and art creates opportunities for artists to collaborate with brands to create unique fashion campaigns and products. - **Celebrating Women Artists:** The trend of featuring female artists in watercolor portrait books spotlights talented women and creates opportunities for their work to gain wider appreciation and recognition. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Arts:** Fine art galleries and museums can showcase watercolor portrait paintings to appeal to a wider audience with an interest in fashion and modern art. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can collaborate with artists to feature watercolor portraits of models in their marketing campaigns and apparel designs. - **Publishing:** Publishing companies can commission watercolor portrait books featuring female artists and their works, catering to a wide range of readers interested in fashion and modern art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Historical Females-Inspired Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heroines-of-history-coloring-tablecloth.md) - [Holiday Watercolor-Paint Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viviva-holiday-collection.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Female Artist-Honoring Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomma-bloom-x-ttw-editions-collection.md) - [Unretouched Photography Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dove-reimagine-beauty.md) - [Detailed Ceramic Book Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biblio-bloom.md) - [Jewelry-Centric Coffee-Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solange-azagurypartridge.md) - [Painting-Inspired Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portals-collection.md)