# Personified Avian Paintings Katrina Rhodes Recreates Classical Art Using Bird Subjects By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katrina-rhodes References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2015/01/katrina-rhodes/) & [katrinarhodesartist](http://www.katrinarhodesartist.com/) Multi-talented artist Katrina Rhodes finds beauty in avian subject matter and features gorgeous birds in her painted body of work. The artist is self-taught, having a graphic design education but no real training in visual arts. The Australian artist describes herself as 'a student of time and whimsy' and names self-indulgence as the theme behind many of her works. Drawing inspiration from classical paintings, Kartina Rhodes transforms human subjects with the help of avian faces that appear emotive and strangely human. Her bird and human hybrid paintings are tastefully robed and manage to project a feeling of status and wealth. Blending together old and new references, the talented and self-taught artist celebrates the beauty of nature's winged creatures and showcases their majestic stance in her works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 55% | 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 - **Avian Art:** Using birds as subjects in classical paintings creates a unique and visually striking art form. - **Hybrid Portraits:** Incorporating avian faces into human portraits creates an intriguing blend of human and animal characteristics. - **Blending Old and New:** Combining classical painting techniques with modern themes and subjects adds a contemporary twist to traditional art forms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Arts:** Artists can explore the use of avian subjects as a way to create captivating and unconventional artwork. - **Fashion:** Bird-inspired fashion designs could bring a unique and visually stunning aesthetic to the industry, blurring the lines between avian and human elements. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating avian-themed artwork into interior design can add a touch of elegance and whimsy to living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-birds.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md)