# Giant Crayon Trees Herb Williams Exhibits Large Scale Crayon Art with Wildlife By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2012-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-art References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/herb-williams-call-of-the-wild) & [herbwilliamsart](http://www.herbwilliamsart.com/) [Crayola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-acts-of-color) artist extraordinaire Herb Williams made a [crayon art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-color-crayon) that merges wildlife and art forms. The exhibition titled 'Call of the Wild' is a massive piece made of 75, 000 crayons and comes in at 7 feet tall with a width of 15 feet long. The show consists of clusters of crayons in an array of colors that explode to life. One can visualize the process by viewing initial sketches on display along with an up-close look at the actual piece itself. The theme of this particular piece is birds. Herb channeled his inner Alfred Hitchcock and made the hundreds of crayons have an uncanny resemblance to real birds. Herb's crayon art is explosive, [nostalgic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadine-ghosn-crayola-pack) and a showpiece for kids and adults alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Large Scale Art:** There is an opportunity for artists to create massive art installations that capture attention and create immersive experiences. - **Merge of Nature and Art:** Artworks that combine elements of nature and artistic concepts offer a unique way to explore the beauty of the natural world. - **Nostalgic Art Forms:** Reviving nostalgic art forms, such as crayon art, can create a sense of sentimentality and evoke fond memories for viewers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Installation:** The art installation industry has the potential to create large-scale, immersive experiences that leave a lasting impact on viewers. - **Nature-inspired Art:** Artists specializing in nature-inspired artwork can explore new ways to merge the natural world with creative expression. - **Nostalgic Products:** Companies can tap into the market of nostalgia by creating products that evoke feelings of sentimentality and cater to consumers seeking a connection to the past. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrant Creativity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-acts-of-color.md) - [Large-Scale Interactive Creativity Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-dandelion-day.md) - [Creativity-Focused One-Day Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneday-activation.md) - [Outdoor Floral Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-at-kew-gardens.md) - [Contemporary Permanent Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoops-tree.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Tree-Based Material Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abney-effect.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md)