# Animal-Print Covered Beauties Casey Weldon Clothes Women in Mouse & Butterfly Patterns By Jason Soy | Published 2012-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casey-weldon2 References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/Current/erotic-works-by-casey-weldon) & [caseyweldon](http://caseyweldon.com/) Most women would cower at the thought of being covered in mice, but that’s exactly what artist Casey Weldon does to his subjects. To up the ante, the females in these paintings are actually [nude while being covered](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) by the vermin, but at least it’s only [pastel-colored silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-are-you-looking-at) of the rodents layered beautifully in clothing-like patterns rather than the real thing. And one lucky lady got to be shrouded in butterflies instead for the series, so it’s not all that bad. Casey Weldon renders the females in this collection stylishly while retaining elements of realism. This is contrasted by the [animal prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonhuman-life), which are illustrated minimalistically and almost don’t belong in these paintings. The fact that Weldon makes the two things work and work well is a testament to the Brooklyn-based artist’s talent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Animal Print Fashion Trends:** Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate animal prints in clothing design. - **Merging Realism and Minimalism Trend:** Opportunity for artists to experiment with combining hyper-realism and minimalism in their artwork. - **Nude Art Trend:** Opportunity for artists to explore the theme of nude art in their work. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Industry that can incorporate animal print designs in their clothing items. - **Art:** Industry that can experiment with merging different styles of art in their creations. - **Publishing:** Industry that can publish art books centered around nude art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Gritty Rodent-Inspired Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratboot.md) - [Surreal Artist-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection.md) - [Artist-Themed Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buttercloth.md) - [Playful Button-Focused Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beau-mccall.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Craft-Aesthetic Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-martina-calvi-collection.md) - [Artful Suspended Fashion Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-figures.md)