# Color-Melting Mammals 'Dollar Store Animals' by Doug Pedersen Depicts Wax-Wearing Creatures By Olivia123 | Published 2011-05-30 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doug-pedersen References: [cmybacon](http://www.cmybacon.com/2011/05/dollar-store-animals/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/dougpedersenart/sets/72157626045741965/) This series of [superb sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) by Minneapolis artist Doug Pedersen is comprised of [cuddly creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zsiga-care-bears) clothed in crayons. As a personal challenge, Doug Pedersen decided to create a collection of art using only items purchased at a dollar store. The ambitious artist finally settled on a myriad of plastic mammals and boxes of [colorful crayons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadine-ghosn-crayola-pack). The resulting collection is creative, cute and oh-so colorful. Doug Pedersen decided to drip the furry figurines with melted crayons, clothing them in coats of color. He dripped many layers of wax over the animals, altering colors between layers. These vibrantly dressed dinos and rhinos look like they're prepared to waltz into watering holes and strut through the jungle. This 'Dollar Store Animals' collection by Doug Pederson gives animals couture coats of crayoned color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dollar Store Art:** Opportunity for artists to create unique artworks using only items purchased at dollar stores. - **Color-melting Sculptures:** Innovation in art by dripping melted crayons on sculptures, resulting in vibrant and creative pieces. - **Creative Sculpture Challenges:** Artists pushing boundaries by setting personal challenges, such as creating art collections from unconventional materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Supplies:** Opportunity for art supply companies to market affordable and diverse materials for artists to experiment with. - **Home Decor:** Innovative sculptures offer unique and colorful options for home decor, appealing to consumers seeking creative and eclectic pieces. - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can showcase and promote the work of artists who experiment with unconventional materials, attracting a niche audience interested in distinctive artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Plant-Based Wax Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-solids-1.md) - [Beeswax Sculptural Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greentree.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Textured Pine Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-pine.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Hand-Drawn Cartoon NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madsteez.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md)