# Psychedelic Pooch Portraits Jeremy Dower Depicts Dogs as Seen Through a Skewed Perspective By Jason Soy | Published 2012-07-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeremy-dower References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2012/07/canis-mortuus-familiaris/) & [jeremydower](http://www.jeremydower.com/) Psychedelic illustrations and animal portraits aren’t new things in the art community, but Jeremy Dower may just be the first person to fuse those two things together for some trippy and stimulating visuals. The talented artist made these images for the ‘Canis Mortuus Familiaris’ exhibit, which features “[phantasmagorical pooches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery)” as their theme. Through an eclectic array of techniques, Dower morphs [fluffy canines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-love-you-like-a-dog) into things you’d see while severely intoxicated. Most notable of all is the fur Dower renders, which is hard to distinguish from smoke. Couple that with a 3D lens-like filter found in these portraits and viewers can’t help but feel inebriated just staring at these works. In addition to the ‘Canis Mortuus Familiaris’ show, Jeremy Dower recently had three solo exhibits showcasing his dreamy creations. More of his [surreal digital images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawfoto) can be viewed on his personal website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Psychedelic Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to explore new ways of combining art and psychedelic elements for unique visual experiences. - **Animal Portraits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to experiment with unconventional techniques and perspectives in creating animal portraits for captivating and thought-provoking artwork. - **Digital Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to leverage digital tools and techniques to push the boundaries of artistic expression and create immersive and mind-bending visuals. ### Where This Applies - **Art Galleries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for art galleries to showcase and promote artists who merge psychedelic elements and animal portraits, attracting a broader audience. - **Digital Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for digital designers to incorporate psychedelic and surreal elements in their work, providing unique and captivating visual experiences for brands and audiences. - **Visual Effects:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for visual effects industry to embrace unconventional techniques and styles inspired by psychedelic art, adding a new dimension to film, TV, and advertising visuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Artful Elevated Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-bathroom-1.md) - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Artful Doghouse Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-for-dogs-exhibition.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petpic-ai.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Graphic Colorful Joint Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-prince.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md)