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Pipe-Puffing Portraiture

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Alan Powdrill Pipe Up Series is Smokin' Hot

— June 22, 2011 — Fashion
The Alan Powdrill 'Pipe Up' series is a seriously comedic collection of images. The talented photographer definitely possesses a funny bone, and this sense of humor reflects in his work. This series is comprised of several close-up portraits of women. All of these women come from different walks of life, they are different ages, from different cultural backgrounds, and have their own individual styles. However, the one commonality that unites them all is their passion for the pipe.

Each woman casually bites on an intricate pipe in her portrait, blowing out smoke curls. This gives these modern portraits an old-time classy, and humorous feel. The Alan Powdrill 'Pipe Up' series is seriously smokin' hot.
Trend Themes
1. Pipe Up Portraiture - Photographers can create similar portrait series featuring unique commonalities among diverse groups of people.
2. Comedic Photography Series - Photography artists can explore adding humorous elements to their portrait or conceptual series to stand out and offer something new.
3. Classy-yet-humorous Modern Art - Artists can create pieces that blend elements of old-timey class with modern humor to appeal to a wide range of audiences.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photography studios could develop and offer unique, personalized portrait series with unconventional themes and props.
2. Art - Artists looking to make a splash could incorporate humor or unconventional elements into their pieces to bring their art to the forefront of contemporary tastes.
3. Marketing - Brands looking to stand out in a crowded space can use this blend of vintage and modern aesthetics to appeal to a wide range of people and demographics.
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