Illustrator and animator Eva Galesloot creates lovable, whimsical creatures under the pseudonym Skwirrol. The characters that populate the skwirrol world are simple but mischievous. They seem like the hand-drawn cousins of the animals in the 'Ice Age' movies.
The Dutch illustrator’s skwirrol world creations clearly enjoy causing a little bit of trouble, as Siebrand Squirrel can be seen cozing up to Frank Sinatra on the cover of one of his 'Greatest Hits' albums and other critters in the skwirrol world are known as ‘The Little Criminals.’
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Illustrated Animal Characters
- An opportunity to disrupt the children's entertainment industry with new and original illustrated animal characters.
- Mischievous Character Persona
- A chance to create a new line of toys and merchandise featuring lovable yet mischievous animal characters.
- Nostalgic Animal Culture
- A potential re-emergence of nostalgia in animal culture reflected in new media and merchandise offerings.
Sectors Adopting This
- Children's Entertainment
- A need for fresh and exciting illustrated animal characters for children's books, TV shows, and movies.
- Toy and Merchandise
- An opportunity to create a new line of toys and merchandise featuring lovable animal characters with a mischievous persona.
- Media and Publishing
- A chance to expand the market for animal-themed content targeting adults who are nostalgic for animal culture.
