# Feather Canvases Sue Geiken's Portraits Are Breathtaking By TopDog | Published 2009-04-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-canvases References: [albertleatribune](http://www.albertleatribune.com/news/2009/apr/18/painter-uses-unusual-canvas/) These breathtaking paintings by Florida artist Sue Geiken demonstrate artwork on an unusual medium, feathers. Most of her work consists of [pastel portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits), and Geiken finds painting on 'nature's canvas' to be very enjoyable. She receives many types of [feathers from people](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers) who wish to obtain one of her fabulous creations including crow, turkey and dove feathers. Each of her original feather paintings takes five to eight hours to complete, including the drying process. More traditional works of art by Geiken can be found at the Fireside Room at the [United Methodist Church](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-sunset), Hubbell House in Mantorville, and at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Feather Art:** Feather canvases as a medium for art projects - **Nature-inspired Art:** Using natural elements in art as an art market segment - **Custom Art Requests:** Catering to specific requests for artisanal art experiences ### Where This Applies - **Fine Arts and Craft Industry:** Using feathers as an unconventional medium for creative art pieces - **Alternative Art Medium Producers:** Manufacturing companies seeing potential in bird feathers as an alternative canvas - **Bespoke Art and Luxury Goods Industry:** Providing art enthusiasts with unique, one-of-a-kind pieces that cater to their tastes and preferences ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md)