# Emperor Caricatures 'Wicked Portraits' by Mark Summers Plays with Historical Icons By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-portraits-by-mark-summers References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/WICKED-PORTRAITS/586286) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/MarkSummers) 'Wicked Portraits' by Mark Summers is quite the collection of artwork. The talented artist created a series of [portraits of famous men and women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom) of the past. With a cast of characters ranging from Henry VIII to Alexander the Great, Summers has captured them all effortlessly; each portrait features [incredible details and facial expressions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-to-caricature-pictures). These portraits all look a bit menacing and devious, which generally follows what we're taught of their real-life counterparts in history class. 'Wicked Portraits' by Mark Summers is definitely a portfolio to take a peek at. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hyperrealistic Portraits:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation lie in developing advanced technologies and techniques for creating hyperrealistic portraits in the art industry. - **Character-based Artwork:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in the creation of character-based artwork that portrays historical figures with a unique and distinctive style. - **Historical Interpretation:** Exploring new ways to depict historical icons can lead to disruptive innovation in the art and design industry, allowing for fresh perspectives and engaging narratives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities can be found in the art industry by incorporating advanced techniques and styles, such as hyperrealistic portraits and character-based artwork. - **Design:** In the design industry, disruptive innovation can occur by reimagining historical interpretation through unique and unconventional visual representations. - **Education:** The education industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by using innovative artistic approaches to engage students in a fresh and captivating manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Glass Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits.md) - [Time-Altering Digital Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-machine-feature.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Playwright Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pix-william-shakespeare.md) - [Iconic Artwork Watch Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-watches.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Chess-Themed Art Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkmate-collection.md)