# Vulnerable Humanimal Portraits Kareena Zerefos Creates Art with Blended Species By Emily Evans | Published 2011-09-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kareena-zerefos References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/whimsical-childhood-daydreams) & [kareenazerefos](http://www.kareenazerefos.com/art/) The blending of humans and animals has long crossed the minds of philosophers, artists and inquisitive individuals like Kareena Zerefos. As a London, England-based artist, Kareena Zerefos creates [stunning portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) of young children with furry features. 2B pencils prove to be this talented artist's material of choice throughout all of her vulnerable watercolor-like creations. Furthermore, Kareena Zerefos openly admits to having a [vivid imagination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawings-alive), which is beyond clear when looking through her creative humanimal portraits. **Implications** - Combining humans and animals continues to be something that intrigues consumers and with such companies shouldn't be afraid to embrace mythical-like portraits within their product promotions. Those companies that do decide to blend reality and fantasy within their product displays, they will quickly find these portraits attract and entice consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Humanimal Blends:** Consumers are drawn to blended species, creating opportunities for businesses to incorporate these mythical-like portraits in their product promotions. - **Vivid Imaginations:** Artists like Kareena Zerefos openly admit to having vivid imaginations, leading to inventive and unique creations that businesses can also tap into for their products. - **Watercolor-like Creations:** The use of 2B pencils and watercolor-like techniques by artists like Kareena Zerefos can inspire businesses to incorporate these artistic styles in their products for a more captivating appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists like Kareena Zerefos utilize humanimal blends and unique artistic styles, creating opportunities for art-based businesses to tap into this growing trend. - **Children's Products:** The vulnerable and innocent portrayal of young children in Kareena Zerefos' humanimal portraits can inspire businesses in the children's products industry to incorporate these mythical-like creatures in their designs. - **Fashion:** The unique and imaginative humanimal blends showcased by Kareena Zerefos can inspire fashion businesses to incorporate similar designs in their collections for a more artistic and captivating appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petpic-ai.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Pet-Powered Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-intelligence.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md)