# Anime Geishas Natalie Shau's Gothic Girls Have a Beautiful Darkness By Cowbag | Published 2009-04-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geisha-meets-anime-imagery-the-amazing-work-of-natalie-shau References: [natalieshaurbonmade](http://www.natalieshau.carbonmade.com/) Artist Natalie Shau works in a very unique way, which of course shows through in her work. These figures are all marginally creepy, and remind me of a mix between Japanese geisha girls and [anime](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust). By working with [3D design and digital painting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giblify-ai) programs, Lithuania-based Shau creates these amazing images. Her website includes a gallery of her '[Fairy Tale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corazon-marikit-doll)' series, the 'Bones & Silk' collection and the oh-so-cheerful 'Art of Mourning.' I, of course, am totally in love with the amazing "Alice in Wonderland" wig. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anime-inspired Art:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and captivating artwork that combines elements of Japanese anime and Gothic aesthetics. - **Digital Artistry:** Advancements in 3D design and digital painting programs offer artists new possibilities for creating visually stunning and immersive artwork. - **Gothic Subculture:** Continued interest in the Gothic subculture provides opportunities for artists and designers to cater to this niche market with dark and appealing creations. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in the development of new tools and technologies that enable artists to push the boundaries of their creativity in the digital realm. - **Fashion and Cosplay:** Opportunities exist for designers to create unique costumes and accessories inspired by anime and Gothic aesthetics, catering to the niche market of fans and cosplayers. - **Entertainment and Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunities arise in the creation of anime-inspired content, such as animated series or films, that appeal to a wide audience while incorporating Gothic elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Starry-Eyed Dichroic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starryeyed-dichroic-sculpture.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Origami-Inspired Porcelain Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita.md) - [Afro-Futuristic Marble Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaia.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Visually Morphing Muses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glitchy-bitches.md)