# Musical Mammal Illustrations 'Animal Music' by Redmer Hoekstra Features Instrumental Creatures By Allison Love | Published 2010-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-music-by-redmer-hoekstra References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Animal-Music/648141) & [redmerhoekstra.nl](http://www.redmerhoekstra.nl/) 'Animal Music' by Redmer Hoekstra is a creative approach to [illustrating animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-generator). The artist has done various renditions of creatures recreated as [musical instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-folklore). For example, an octopus would be a bagpipe, a turtle would be a drum and [cat would be a cello](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni). The animals actually resemble their musical instrument in real life, if you think about it hard enough. 'Animal Music' by Redmer Hoekstra is creative and fun, giving way to the imagination. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Animal Illustrations:** Redmer Hoekstra's 'Animal Music' showcases the trend of illustrating animals as musical instruments, sparking creativity and imagination. - **Musical Zoo Merchandise:** 'Animal Music' illustrations present opportunities for the creation of merchandise featuring animals as musical instruments, capturing the interest of music lovers and animal enthusiasts. - **Integration of Art and Music:** The fusion of art and music in 'Animal Music' illustrations represents a trend in creating unique and visually engaging experiences that appeal to both art and music lovers. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The 'Animal Music' illustrations by Redmer Hoekstra present avenues for art and design industries to explore creative collaborations in illustrating animals as musical instruments. - **Music and Entertainment:** The 'Animal Music' illustrations by Redmer Hoekstra open doors for the music and entertainment industries to create innovative products and experiences that combine music and animal themes. - **Merchandise and Retail:** The 'Animal Music' illustrations by Redmer Hoekstra offer opportunities for the merchandise and retail sectors to develop unique products featuring animals as musical instruments, attracting a broad range of consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feline-Friendly Music Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-music-box.md) - [Musical Instrument Pet Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-piano.md) - [Cat-Friendly Conceptual Playful Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neko-yama.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Digital Visualized Feedback Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibra-instrument.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Mobile Music Analysis Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-analysis-device.md)