# Artfully Multiplied Collages These Delicate Claire Softley Portraits Feature Festive Subjects By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/claire-softley References: [thejealouscurator](http://www.thejealouscurator.com/blog/2013/09/06/im-jealous-of-claire-softley/) & [clairesoftley](http://www.clairesoftley.co.uk/) These stunning collages by Claire Softley create a pattern of cats, [potted plants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany) and abstract geometric shapes. Using a technique of repetitive illustrations, the talented artist creates [custom illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom) that are bot witty and fun. These adorable collages by UK-based illustrator Claire Softley use both animals and everyday objects as their main subject matter. Whether appealing to an avid animal lover or gardening buff, these vivid illustrations are a great addition into any home. Whether displayed in a [chic living room interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-common-thread) or cozy kid's room, these multiplied subject collages are delicately drawn and feature organic and child-like strokes of paint and pastel mediums. The simplistic and abstracted art works exude a unique air, each embodying a distinct touch of personality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Repetitive Illustrations:** Opportunity for businesses to incorporate repetitive illustrations into their design and marketing strategies. - **Animal and Object Collages:** Innovative potential for creating collages that feature a combination of animals and everyday objects. - **Organic and Abstract Art:** Disruptive innovation potential for businesses to explore organic and abstract art in their products or branding. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to experiment with repetitive illustrations, animal and object collages, and organic and abstract art styles. - **Home Decor:** Potential for home decor companies to incorporate Claire Softley's collages into their products and offer unique and vibrant additions to customers' living spaces. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Innovative potential for marketers and advertisers to leverage the use of repetitive illustrations and organic and abstract art to captivate and engage their target audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Graphic Patterned Artful Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-paste.md) - [Sculptural Mixed-Media Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes.md) - [Accessible Limited-Edition Print Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-print-series.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Floral-Inspired Home Rug Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-garden.md)