# Wooden Wildlife Illustrations Dave Barnes Decorates Animalist Shapes in a Very Colorful Way By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-10-14 | Updated 2011-10-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-barnes References: [illusion.scene360](http://illusion.scene360.com/art/22142/manipulated-wooden-shapes/) & [davebarnes](http://www.davebarnes.ca/) Dave Barnes employs art to evoke nostalgic sentiments and imagery in viewers. His pieces are a re-compilation of shapes, themes and experiences that he refers as “Oldification.” In order to develop this technique, Barnes makes very interesting [collages on wooden animal shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-the-blue-exhibition). Full of colors, pictures and narratives, these lumber canvases tell wonderful stories. The artist explains, “I try to use art as a translation of experience and observation that derives inspiration from environment and memory.” The background of the animals contains a montage of [recycled illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures) that have mostly children and animals on them; all this imagery have the purpose of producing melancholic responses in the audience. David Barnes is a very thoughtful artist who incorporates [wildlife, memory and experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-cloth-project) to create a visually enchanting array of shapes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic Art:** Nostalgic art is a growing trend that evokes sentimental feelings in viewers. - **Upcycled Material:** Using recycled materials, such as wood, in art and design is an emerging trend that promotes sustainability. - **Storytelling Canvases:** Creating artwork that tells a narrative through colorful illustrations is gaining popularity in the art world. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore new possibilities in creating nostalgic and storytelling art using upcycled materials. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate nostalgic art and storytelling canvases as unique pieces that evoke strong emotional connections with consumers. - **Sustainable Products:** The sustainable products industry can benefit from using upcycled materials, like wood, to create visually enchanting and eco-friendly artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Identity Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Textured Pine Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-pine.md) - [Geometric Wooden Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aleph-geddis.md) - [Towering Reclaimed Wooden Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louise-durham.md) - [Romantic Debut Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-room-on-east-79th-street.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Artful Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knowledge-of-all-dark-things.md)