# Quirky Canine Companion Cartoons These Dog Drawings Perch Odd Objects on Dogs By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-07-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-drawings References: [ianbrooks.me](http://ianbrooks.me/post/52147536416/things-on-dogs-by-benjamin-flouw) & [blog.penguin-boy](http://blog.penguin-boy.com/2013/05/things-on-dogs-print.html) These dog drawings by Benjamin Flouw shows ‘Things on Dogs.’ The appropriately titled series depicts just what it says, with dogs drawn in profile with various foods and objects on their backs. The charmingly illustrated series features a Corgi with a cactus, and a Golden Retriever with a tea set on his back. The pairings are odd, but Flouw’s style makes the illustrations unbelievably charming. Signature elements of Flouw’s style include geometric facets and adding large round black eyes to his creations. The happy dotty-eyed dogs and inanimate objects each has a huge smile on their faces, and it is hard not to smile looking at them. The artist has compiled these unlikely companions onto a posters that are available through Society6. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Illustrated Animal Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating unique merchandise using similar illustrated concepts. - **Quirky Product Pairings:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include collaborating with artists to create unexpected combinations of products and objects. - **Charming Geometric Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating geometric shapes and patterns into various design disciplines. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating innovative and unconventional art forms into traditional mediums and platforms. - **Merchandising:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include leveraging unique artwork to create distinctive and appealing merchandise. - **Graphic Design and Print:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include exploring new design styles and techniques to create captivating visuals for various media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Curvaceous Abstract Side Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-table.md) - [Artful Elevated Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-bathroom-1.md) - [Minimalist Pet-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-pets.md) - [Artful Pet Bowl-Matching Mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helen-levi.md) - [Whimsical Dog-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawfect-chill-time.md) - [Colorful Dog Bed Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hay-dogs.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Artful Doghouse Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-for-dogs-exhibition.md)