# Hair-Filled Illustrations Dan May's Artwork Seems to Have a Hairy Fixation By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dan-may References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Paintings/1085027) & [danmay.net](http://www.danmay.net) I always find myself astounded by illustrations such as Dan May's work. Not only is it because I admire the talent of an innovative artist such as this--it's also the intricacy of Dan May's particular illustrations. With a [particular fixation on hair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon), Dan May creates [surreal art pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) that have a [fairy tale aspect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima) to them. In fact, his work seems to be a mesh of Where The Wild Things Are and Rapunzel. I'm sure once you take the time to browse through the gallery, you'll come up with your own interpretation too. Comprised of his paintings that have already been displays at commissions and shows, Dan May's portfolio is extremely impressive. Surely this artist will continue to receive the recognition he deserves. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Hair-filled Artwork:** Incorporate hair into creative artwork for a unique and memorable aesthetic. - **Surreal Illustration:** Create artwork that blends fantasy with reality to captivate viewers. - **Fairy Tale Inspiration:** Take inspiration from classic fairy tales to bring a magical aspect to artwork. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists can use hair and other unconventional materials to create unique pieces that stand out in the industry. - **Graphic Design:** Graphic designers can experiment with surreal and fantastical elements to create visually stunning designs for various industries. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can incorporate fairy tale-inspired elements into their designs to create unique and memorable pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Intricate Fiber Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Art-Inspired Hair Salon Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md)