# Jungle-Themed Gel Pen Illustrations Irina Anikina Uses Unexpected Tools to Create Incredible Art By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/irina-anikina References: [joquz](http://www.joquz.com/2376/animal-drawings-with-gel-pen-by-irina-anikina) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/malvin--ka7730) Irina Anikina's animal illustrations are created using an unlikely medium, inexpensive gel pens. While most of us grew up collecting colorful [gel pen writing tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affirmation-gel-pens), many didn't consider the [stationary accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith7-desk-pen) to be very artistic. Defying convention, the Russian artist stuns art lovers with her series of [intricate and ultra-realistic animal drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-generator). Her jungle-themed series depicts lions, tigers, cheetahs and even panthers as they lounge and roam amidst their natural habitat. These gel pen masterpieces by Irina Anikina are incredibly detailed and boast stunning line work details that add an extra element of depth to each piece. The elaborate illustrations showcase the artist's immense talent for line work and shading, proving that simple tools can create a complex and impressive end result. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 37% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Inexpensive Mediums:** The trend of using inexpensive mediums for creating sophisticated art to make it accessible to a wider audience. - **Ultra-realistic Animal Drawings:** The growing trend of ultra-realistic animal drawings using unique techniques and mediums beyond traditional art tools. - **Detailed Illustrations:** The trend of highly detailed illustrations that showcase an artist's immense talent for line work and shading using simple tools. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Arts & Culture:** Opportunities for forward-thinking artists to experiment with their medium techniques and create unique art pieces like Irina Anikina's Jungle-Themed Gel Pen Illustrations. - **Stationery:** Innovations in the stationary industry to create unconventional writing tools that can be used by artists to create masterpiece-grade drawings. - **Marketing & Advertising:** Opportunities for brands to collaborate with artists who use accessible mediums like gel pens to create unique art for marketing and advertising campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Ink Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorpik-pen.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Pattern-Drawing Dual-Tip Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-curve-pens.md) - [Customizable Pen Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-creator-studio.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Captivating Stylus Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quill.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Animal-Inspired Habitat Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-lip-balm.md) - [Smear-Resistant Writing Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-gelocity-gel-pens.md)