# Harmonious Wildlife Wonders Laura Ball Amalgamates Animals Together to Form Cohesive Wholes By Jason Soy | Published 2011-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laura-ball References: [urhajos.tumblr](http://urhajos.tumblr.com/post/9383819189/laura-ball) & [laurasgallery](http://laurasgallery.com/new/work) Perhaps it's a good thing that these Laura Ball illustrations take place on a white backdrop. Otherwise, viewers' eyes would surely be overwhelmed by all the amazing colors used in her [vibrant paintings of animals and wildlife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-wild). What's even further more impressive about these Laura Ball illustrations is the fact that she actually painstakingly draws a [variety of animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/west-indian-manatee) to make up the larger whole that is the subjects in these stunning masterpieces. The rhinoceros alone probably has more animals in it than the entire animal collective on Noah's ark! **Implications** - Consumers are gravitating towards wildlife depictions because they serve as an escape from the technology-dominant city life. Corporations wanting to garner consumer attention may consider using [wildlife depictions in their promotional campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-species-series). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wildlife Depictions:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create captivating wildlife illustrations that provide an escape from technology-dominated lifestyles. - **Animal Collage Art:** Chance for artists to experiment with combining different animal elements to form cohesive and visually striking compositions. - **Nature-themed Promotional Campaigns:** Potential for corporations to incorporate wildlife depictions in advertising to connect with consumers seeking a connection to the natural world. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists can explore new techniques and styles in wildlife illustration to create unique and captivating pieces. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate wildlife depictions in their promotional campaigns to resonate with consumers seeking nature-inspired experiences. - **Home Decor and Fashion:** Trend towards wildlife depictions opens up avenues for designers to create nature-inspired home decor and fashion products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animal-Inspired Habitat Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-lip-balm.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Animal-Themed Affirmation Websites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easy-affirm.md) - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Wildlife Awareness Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-cards.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Nature Aesthetic Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wilderkind-collection.md) - [Exuberant Love-Inspired Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laura-dro-designs.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md)