# Feather-Painted Artwork This Intricate Art Was Painted onto Birds' Feathers By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-08-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intricate-art References: [designyoutrust](http://designyoutrust.com/2016/08/detailed-animal-portraits-meticulously-painted-onto-delicate-feathers/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thedietofworms/) The intricate art created by Krystle Missildine uses [birds' feathers as a canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-boots). The paintings all feature [portraits of different animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom) that are so detailed they appear almost lifelike. The artist has painted a variety of animals in her artwork including cats, tigers, parrots, [clown fish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-art-box), red pandas, dogs and even the tentacles of an octopus. Despite the limited space and textured surface she has to work with, the artist is able to create extremely complex pieces of art. Rather than let the unusual canvas hinder her work, it becomes its most valuable piece. This beautiful pieces of art are highly creative and likely to inspire others to think outside the box when attempting to express their imagination. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Feather-painted Artwork:** Using feathers as a canvas for intricate art - **Detailed Animal Portraits:** Creating lifelike animal portraits on feathers - **Art on Unconventional Surfaces:** Exploring new canvases for complex art pieces ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists to expand their techniques and mediums - **Feather Industry:** Potential for innovative products and applications of feathers - **Inspiration and Imagination:** Encouraging creativity and thinking outside the box in various industries ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Vibrant Bird-Inspired Artful Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macar-parrot.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md)