# Fantasy Mashup Portraits Game of Thrones and Disney Collide in this Illustrated Image Series By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-05-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasy-mashup References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2015/05/game-of-thrones-disney.html) & [nandomendonssa.deviantart](http://nandomendonssa.deviantart.com/) Nando Mendonssa's fantasy mashup portraits depict Game of Thrones characters as animated [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney) icons. This illustrated image series is already a favorite among DeviantArt users and is a more innocent and playful translation of the often violent television series. The artist's fantasy mashup portraits depict characters like John Snow and his wolf sidekick along with Arya Stark, Tyrion Lannister and his sister Cersei. While Game of Thrones imagery can often be graphic in its violence factor, this Disney-themed interpretation is more playful and fun. Fans of both Game of Thrones and Disney will fall in love with the series thanks to its blend of two iconic pop culture references. As [Disney re-interpretations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lululemon-x-disney) grow more popular, artists are choosing to experiment with broad themes. These include both fun and socially fueled topics that diverse audiences will respond to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fantasy Mashup Art:** Opportunity for artists to combine different fantasy worlds in their artwork, appealing to fans of both franchises. - **Pop Culture Reinterpretations:** Growing trend of artists reimagining popular cultural references in unique and unexpected ways, capturing the attention of diverse audiences. - **Innocent Playfulness in Dark Themes:** Disruptive opportunity to present dark and violent themes in a more innocent and playful manner, attracting a wider range of viewers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists can capitalize on the trend of fantasy mashup art by creating and selling unique and appealing artwork to collectors. - **Entertainment and Media:** Entertainment companies can explore the trend of pop culture reinterpretations to generate new merchandise and attract diverse fan bases. - **Digital Platforms:** Opportunity for digital platforms to feature and promote fantasy mashup art and pop culture reinterpretations, engaging a wide audience and driving traffic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Fantasy Roleplay AI Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dd-character-portraits.md) - [Diverse African Doll Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creativesoul.md) - [Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew.md) - [Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldo-x-disney.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-1.md) - [Show-Inspired Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-the-dragon-1.md) - [Celebratory Animation TV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-the-framedisney100-edition-tv.md)