# Sultry Skeletal Sketches Daniela Uhlig's Illustrations are Badass Representations of Classics By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2011-01-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniela-uhlig References: [shockblast.net](http://www.shockblast.net/illustrations-by-daniela-uhlig/) & [du-artwork.de](http://www.du-artwork.de/index.html) Berlin-based illustrator Daniela Uhlig is master when it comes to revamping the old classics into modern-day representations. From The Little Mermaid's Ariel to a quirky depiction of The Princess and the Frog, her pieces prove that her artistic abilities are pretty unique as she balances both art and taboo equally. Daniel Uhlig freelances her work and is currently one of Europe's great social game developers. Check out the gallery to see these intriguing works for yourselves! **Implications** - Uhlig's current status as an artist has her doing character design for one of the leading social game developers in Europe, doing freelance illustrations and taking in her surroundings in her native Berlin, Germany. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modern Classic Illustrations:** There is an opportunity for artists to revamp classic characters and stories into modern-day representations, appealing to a contemporary audience. - **Balancing Art and Taboo:** Artists can explore the intersection of art and taboo to create unique and thought-provoking pieces that challenge societal norms. - **Freelance Illustration:** There is a growing trend of artists freelancing their work, providing opportunities for diverse artistic collaborations and unique creative projects. ### Where This Applies - **Social Game Development:** Social game developers can leverage talented artists for character design, creating visually appealing and engaging gaming experiences. - **Art Market:** The art market can embrace the trend of modern classic illustrations as a new genre, catering to a contemporary audience seeking reimagined classics. - **Creative Services:** The freelance illustration trend opens up opportunities for businesses and individuals to access a diverse pool of artistic talent for creative projects and collaborations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Dainty Minimalist Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterstone.md) - [Striking Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-candle.md) - [Artistic Rum Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artists-of-the-abyss.md) - [Human Torso-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lene-bdker.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Artistic Jaw-Dropping Lessons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masters-of-anatomy.md)