# Personalized Pet Illustrations Whimsical Animal Portraits by J Penry By Cowbag | Published 2008-10-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-pet-portraits-when-pet-portraits-are-cool References: [viceland](http://www.viceland.com/int/v15n2/htdocs/pet_portraiture.php?source=homepagerelated) So you think any form of pet portrait is naff right? A brilliant illustrator called J. Penry is now offering his services as a pet portraitist. These really are [works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helen-levi) in their own right and pieces you would want, whether the images are of your own pet or not. All the pictures are in Penry’s signature style with a dash of panache and [whimsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-print-pet-collection). The artist hopes to gather together all the portraits in one book, so if you’re lucky, your fur baby could even make it into a classic book fit for any coffee table. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personalized Pet Portraits:** Opportunity for artists to offer personalized pet portraits as a unique and sentimental gift. - **Whimsical Illustration:** Demand for artwork that combines panache and whimsy, creating a distinctive and engaging visual style. - **Coffee Table Books:** Growing interest in collecting and displaying coffee table books featuring curated collections of art and photography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and illustrators can capitalize on the demand for personalized pet portraits and whimsical illustrations. - **Publishing:** Publishers can explore opportunities to create coffee table books that showcase unique and curated collections of pet portraits and whimsical illustrations. - **Gift and Home Decor:** Companies in the gift and home decor industry can offer personalized pet portrait services and products featuring whimsical illustrations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petpic-ai.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Personalized Pet Photo Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-pet-photo.md) - [Personalized Pet-Inspired Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petinspired-ornament.md) - [AI Pet Photo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawfoto.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Customizable Book Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom-collection1.md) - [Minimalist Pet-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-pets.md)