# Distorted Watercolors Artist Winston Chmielinski Creates Emotional Portraits By Zoe Badley | Published 2010-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winston-chmielinski References: [bumbumbum.me](http://bumbumbum.me/2010/08/10/winston-chmielinski-artist/) & [wi-ch](http://www.wi-ch.com/) [Abstract art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) can sometimes be extremely difficult to understand and often times comes across as effortless; however, it is quite the contrary. This type of art form can be painfully meticulous and artist Winston Chmielinski has mastered the technique well. These different paintings from the New York-based artist are [colorful, distorted](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/first-kiss-at-last-light) and bursting with emotion. Be sure to check out the gallery for more of Winston Chmielinski's incredible [watercolor portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). **Implications** - Winston Chmielinski creates work that simply evokes beauty. The series would work equally well in an office building or in an art lovers home. Have a look in you for yourself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 62% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Emotional Portraits:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by exploring the emotional depth of portraits. - **Distorted Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by experimenting with distorted techniques in traditional art forms. - **Colorful Abstracts:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art industry by exploring colorful abstracts for office decor and home interiors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Industry:** There is potential for disruptive innovation within the art industry by using more experimental and unconventional techniques in art. - **Interior Design Industry:** The art of Winston Chmielinski presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the interior design industry by incorporating colorful abstracts into home decor and office interiors. - **Corporate Art Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the corporate art industry by incorporating emotional and abstract portraits into office spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Fluid Basketball-Net Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-pools-and-bubblegum.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md)