# Pastel Cloud Paintings Brooklyn Whelan is Inspired by Graffiti and Weather Patterns By Meghan Young | Published 2016-05-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-whelan References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/return-to-magenta-brooklyn-whelan/) & [brooklynwhelan](http://www.brooklynwhelan.com) The gorgeous work of Brooklyn Whelan is one that many will be able to appreciate. From those who simply love scenes of nature to others who appreciate a bit of the abstract and others still that are drawn to street art, the paintings are full of different dimensions that will reel in a large audience. The fact that Brooklyn Whelan keeps his canvases simple in spite of all the details is also a plus. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Brooklyn Whelan is not only inspired by weather patterns but also his background in [writing graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith) and futurism. It's interesting to see that with all of his experience, he has focused one series solely on [pastel clouds and grey skies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratosplash). Brooklyn Whelan is so celebrated, he has worked with the likes of [Adidas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-city-series) and Justin Beiber. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-inspired Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore and depict natural scenes with abstract elements, appealing to a diverse audience. - **Weather-influenced Art:** Unique opportunity for artists to use weather patterns as a source of inspiration, creating captivating and emotive artwork. - **Art Collaboration with Brands:** Collaborative opportunities for artists to work with brands, merging art and commercial interests for mutually beneficial outcomes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to push boundaries and disrupt traditional art forms with innovative approaches and subject matters. - **Retail:** Retailers can explore partnerships with artists to offer unique and exclusive art collections, attracting a niche market segment. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can collaborate with artists to incorporate their artwork into apparel and accessories, creating compelling and artistic fashion statements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [Weather-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherinspired-art-exhibition.md) - [Indoor Playground Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-playground-art-exhibition.md) - [Hand-Painted Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvan.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Graphic Pastel Art Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikra-arshad.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Suburban-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suburbaninspired-art-exhibition.md)