# Anime Fairy Tale Artistry DeviantART User Alicechan Puts a Japanese Twist on European Classics By Jason Soy | Published 2012-01-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alicechan References: [artforadults.tumblr](http://artforadults.tumblr.com/post/15669822701/forever-in-a-dream-by-alicechan) & [alicechan.deviantart](http://alicechan.deviantart.com/) Most people envision [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1)-like depictions when thinking about classic fairy tales and nursery rhymes, but deviantART user Alicechan would much rather render the characters from those narratives as [Japanese anime characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-ghibli-tea). The resulting illustrations thus have global appeal, as fans of art and storytelling are united through images inspired by Beauty and the Beast, the Three Little, Pigs, Cinderella, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. Alicechan renders each illustration digitally using paint and airbrushing techniques. She transitions between varieties of visual styles in her portfolio, though her foundation is in Japanese animation drawing. She often personifies minor characters into actual human beings in her [fairy tale and nursery rhyme](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tales-narrated-with-your-voice) paintings, turning turtles and spiders into dashing men. It will be interesting to see her artwork in a few years when her Western and Eastern influences amalgamate into a distinctly new style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Japanese Anime Fairy Tale Art:** A fusion of Western classic fairy tales and Japanese anime artistry emerges as a new trend in the world of illustration. - **Digital Illustration Techniques:** With digital art forms taking over, new digital illustration techniques like paint and airbrushing emerge as a trend for illustrators and designers. - **Personification in Art:** Personification of minor characters into actual human beings brings a unique twist and trend to fairy tale and nursery rhyme art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Illustration:** New trends in worldwide illustration call for creative switch-ups using fantasy genres. - **Entertainment Industry:** The fusion of classic fairy tales and Japanese anime opens up new opportunities in entertainment and media. - **Design Industry:** The rise of digital art and the use of new digital techniques in illustration offers new opportunities to push the design industry forward. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Storybook-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy.md) - [Kid's AI Storytelling Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tales-world-kid-stories.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [AI Fairytale Generator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-fairytale-generator.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [AI Style Transfers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giblify-ai.md)