# Fable-Inspired Animal Illustrations Lia Selina's Fairytale Art Takes You Back to Your Childhood By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytale-art References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/05/30/poetic-color-pencil-drawings/) & [linmida](http://linmida.com/PhotoGalleryEng.html) Lia Selina is a Russian artist who makes fairytale art using a sophisticated [pencil-drawing technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencilify-ai). She personifies her animal subjects by having them stand upright and wear human clothing, which works to give them a relatable feel that's reminiscent to [children's books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-academy) and popular shows like 'Little Bear' -- however with substantially more detail. Her fairytale art ranges in subject, from wildlife to pixies and iconic fable characters. In addition to a range of illustrations, Lia Selina is a photographer, in which work she implements a similar style. By focusing on the specifics of her subjects, her fairytale art is practically brought to life -- with viewers able to interpret the animals by their human stances and expressions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Animal Personification:** Exploring the trend of personifying animals through art, opening up opportunities for children's book illustrations and animated films. - **Sophisticated Pencil Drawing:** Embracing the trend of highly detailed and realistic pencil drawings, creating a demand for unique and intricate art pieces. - **Fairytales and Fables:** Reviving the popularity of traditional fairytales and fables through art, creating opportunities for collaborations with publishers and merchandise licensing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Children's Book Publishing:** Introducing animal personification in children's book illustrations to create engaging and relatable storytelling experiences for young readers. - **Fine Art:** Utilizing sophisticated pencil drawing techniques to create intricate and realistic art pieces for galleries and collectors. - **Entertainment and Media:** Collaborating with animation studios and media companies to bring classic fairy tales and fables to life through illustrations and merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Storybook-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Equitable Fairy Tale Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-tales-by-odeabank.md) - [AI Fairytale Generator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-fairytale-generator.md) - [Kid's AI Storytelling Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairy-tales-world-kid-stories.md) - [Fairytale-Inspired Beauty Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairytales-collection.md) - [GenAI Storybook Illustrators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/storybooks-illustrator.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md)