# Gun-Toting Wolf Depictions Amy Ross Illustrates Humanoid Canines Brandishing Assault Rifles By Jason Soy | Published 2012-03-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amy-ross References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2012/03/amy-ross-2/) & [amyross](http://amyross.com/index.html) Artist Amy Ross didn’t think wolves were threatening enough on their own, so she decided to strap [guns and assault rifles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-hook-promise) onto the cunning animals in this peculiar series of paintings. The Boston, Massachusetts-based illustrator transplants wolf heads onto human bodies in this collection, and she also equips her hybrid subjects with various [military gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-brand-rbtnk) and protection. Perhaps Ross is saying that those with access to firearms, even the most well-trained and disciplined of people, instinctively become bestial predators. Amy Ross’ work is stunning in that she renders her images in a realistic manner, even when the concepts are fantastical. It gives her [surreal illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima) a sense of plausibility, even if these imaginary creatures couldn’t possible exist in the real world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Animal-human Hybrids:** There is an opportunity to create new artworks, products or services inspired by fusing animal and human features, for purposes of exploring themes like nature, society and identity. - **Weaponized Animals:** An opportunity to design and create new products or services that showcase animals or creatures interacting with weaponry, as well as games that simulate battles between animal warriors. - **Fear-based Tactics in Art:** Artists can create works that provoke fear in their audiences as a way to explore themes like human instincts, danger and survival. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage animal-human hybrids and weaponized animals to create unique and thought-provoking pieces, stimulate conversations and engage audiences. - **Video Games:** Game developers can explore the concept of weaponized animals and animals fighting wars as a source of inspiration for new and innovative games, stories and characters. - **Military Gear and Equipment:** There is an opportunity to design and produce protective gear and accessories inspired by the weaponized animals concept, for use in military training, movie and costume design, and other applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Americana Subculture-Themed Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet-proof.md) - [Anti-Gun Water Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antigun-water-toys-jayhayspray20-promotes-change-in-societys-relationship-w.md) - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Art-Inspired Streetwear Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-echoes.md)