# Cute Quirky Character Art Beck Wheeler Expresses Whimsy in These Pieces By Josh Triantafilou | Published 2012-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beck-wheeler References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2012/04/20/gone-bush-a-new-art-series-by-beck-wheeler/) & [beckwheeler](http://www.beckwheeler.com/) Australian artist Beck Wheeler recently produced a [series of sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afterglow-1) and illustrations that demonstrate her eclectic use of mediums as much as her whimsical tastes. The artwork featured here runs the full gambit of curious and fanciful. From electric egg-beater horses to [pencil-holder dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vear-holder), the artist reveals the eccentric possibilities of everyday objects. Wheeler renders her imaginative characters in explosively vibrant colors like blue, yellow and pink. Walking into a room filled with these quirky creations would be like stepping into a cartoon. Sometimes it is refreshing to shake the dust off of everyday life and bounce around in one's imagination -- or in this case, Wheeler's imagination. Her [whimsical cast of characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) feel alive. It would almost seem natural if her Egg-beater horse started helping you make pancakes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eclectic Use of Mediums:** Exploring unconventional materials and techniques to create unique and eye-catching artwork. - **Whimsical Character Design:** Creating imaginative and quirky characters that bring a sense of joy and playfulness to artwork. - **Everyday Objects as Art:** Transforming ordinary objects into whimsical and unexpected sculptures and illustrations. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing new and unconventional materials and techniques in traditional art mediums. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating products that turn everyday items into art pieces for interior design. - **Children's Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing animated shows or books featuring whimsical characters that captivate young audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Norm-Challenging Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiggle-collection.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Whimsical Childlike Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Bean-Shaped Vibrant Chalks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-chalk.md)