# Embroidered Yetis Megan Whitmarsh Brings Embroidered Fantasy to Life By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-06-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/embroidered-yetis-megan-whitmarsh References: [notcot](http://www.notcot.com/archives/2009/06/megan_whitmarsh.php) & [meganwhitmarsh](http://meganwhitmarsh.com/) Megan Whitmarsh's embroidered art makes your grandma's embroidery look amateur. Her fantasy art shows little Yetis and people with a cute use of color-popping detail. The undeniably charming pictures above were seen over at the Synchronicity at CAboom. If you are down with [geometric patterns, neon, mini artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) and grandma-styled mediums, you definitely need to check out more of Megan Whitmarsh's embroidered art! **Implications** - The overwhelming number of digital imagery has inspired many artists to revert to the [traditional methods of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sashiko-gals). Many of these works have been brilliantly modernized with fresh, groundbreaking designs. The tradition of these artworks will help brands realize that consumers don't always require the latest cutting-edge designs to be satisfied; a little bit of the old-school goes a long way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 37% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Traditional Art Methods:** The resurgence of traditional art methods offers disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to incorporate old-school designs into modern products. - **Embroidery as a Medium:** The use of embroidery as a medium in contemporary art provides disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to explore new ways of incorporating texture and detail into their products. - **Nostalgic Aesthetic:** The popularity of artworks showcasing a nostalgic aesthetic creates disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to tap into consumers' desire for sentimental and familiar designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The resurgence of traditional art methods and the use of embroidery as a medium present disruptive innovation opportunities for artists to push the boundaries of their craft. - **Fashion:** The incorporation of embroidery and nostalgic aesthetic in fashion offers disruptive innovation opportunities for designers to create unique and visually appealing garments. - **Home Decor:** The use of traditional art methods and embroidery in home decor provides disruptive innovation opportunities for brands to offer customers unique and personalized decorative pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Knitted New York Subways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straphangers-lounge.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [Plushie-Inspired Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-smiles.md) - [Artist-Designed Wool Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eike-konig.md)