# Fantastic Flying Shark Illustrations Derek Chatwood Makes These Vibrant Flying Shark Illustrations By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-07-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-shark References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/when-sharks-fly-a-series-of-illustrations-stories-by-derek-chatwood/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/bar-art/) These [brightly colored illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halftone) by artist Derek Chatwood depicts flying sharks. In these epic outdoor illustrations, the viewer sees sharks hunting sheep, soaring over forests and taking on bears. If anything, these fantastic pictures are extremely entertaining. These creative illustrations also feature some land locked sea creatures. In one picture, there are half a dozen vibrantly colored octopuses hanging out in a shady forest while a gang of sharks fly by overhead. Some of these pictures show flying sharks dipping down to take a bite out of a sheep, or in one case, a grizzly. These illustrations are great because they take one of the [most commonly feared sea creatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jaws-fragrance) and make them even scarier. The idea of flying sharks is enough to give some people nightmares. These pictures are imaginative and brightly colored. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flying Sea Creatures:** Exploring the concept of airborne sea creatures opens up opportunities for innovative designs and immersive experiences. - **Vivid Outdoor Illustrations:** Incorporating vibrant outdoor illustrations into marketing campaigns can captivate audiences and create memorable brand experiences. - **Fear-based Entertainment:** Leveraging the fear factor of traditionally scary creatures like sharks in imaginative and entertaining ways can attract attention and engage audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the trend of flying sea creatures to develop unique and visually stunning artworks. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Marketers can leverage vivid outdoor illustrations to create eye-catching and attention-grabbing campaigns that leave a lasting impression. - **Entertainment and Media:** The concept of fear-based entertainment inspired by flying sharks can be utilized in movies, games, and interactive experiences to thrill and entertain audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aquatic Shark-Inspired Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterborne-drone.md) - [Shark-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-assortment.md) - [Shark Attack-Themed Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-bite-creme-freeze.md) - [Sea Creature Study Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pirate-shark-study-desk.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Shark-Celebrating Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-shark-cookies.md) - [Artistic Rum Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artists-of-the-abyss.md) - [Color-In Fish Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-art-box.md)