The Travis Louie Drawings are Inspired by Film Noir
Jana Pijak — November 9, 2011 — Art & Design
References: travislouieart & coolhunting
The latest Travis Louie portraits are inspired by film noir.
Artist Travis Louie's latest work takes a cue from the deeply imaginative and dark world of film noir. The compilation of paintings aims to create an eerie visual tone taken from old film as well as the artist's own dream life. The monochromatic pieces are reminiscent of cinematic early German Expressionist film imagery where muted shadows appear high in contrast. The portraits are also very surreal due to their distinctive and whimsical subject matter. The artist uses mixed media in this set, including the transparent layering of watercolors, acrylic paint and graphite. Travis Louie's blending technique leaves no brush strokes visible or left behind, creating an overall smoothness, fluidity and visual continuity within the mystical painting compilation.
Image Credit: Travis Louie
Artist Travis Louie's latest work takes a cue from the deeply imaginative and dark world of film noir. The compilation of paintings aims to create an eerie visual tone taken from old film as well as the artist's own dream life. The monochromatic pieces are reminiscent of cinematic early German Expressionist film imagery where muted shadows appear high in contrast. The portraits are also very surreal due to their distinctive and whimsical subject matter. The artist uses mixed media in this set, including the transparent layering of watercolors, acrylic paint and graphite. Travis Louie's blending technique leaves no brush strokes visible or left behind, creating an overall smoothness, fluidity and visual continuity within the mystical painting compilation.
Image Credit: Travis Louie
Trend Themes
1. Film Noir Portraiture Trend - The trend of creating movie portraits inspired by film noir creates opportunities for art galleries and studios to showcase unique and nostalgic art styles.
2. Surreal Portrait Art Trend - The trend of creating surreal portraits using mixed media creates opportunities for artists and art sellers to offer one-of-a-kind and dreamlike art pieces.
3. Blended Media Technique Trend - The trend of the transparent layering of watercolors, acrylic paint and graphite creates opportunities for painters to experiment with new blending techniques and offer unique mixed media pieces.
Industry Implications
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