# Wildlife Log Portraits Kirsten Roodbergen's Wildlife-Themed Art is Crafted with Ink By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/log-portrait References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2016/01/27/paintings-of-animals-on-wood-slices/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/inkspired/) Kirsten Roodbergen's wildlife log portraits feature intricate images of birds and woodland animals. Whether capturing mysterious owls or striking wolves, the artist uses chopped wood as her canvas of choice. Her [sliced wood backdrops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-of-wood) are carefully covered with ink, revealing a final product that is intricately etched and dramatically shaded. Based in The Netherlands, Kirsten Roodbergen looks to nature for her inspiration and depicts lifelike versions of birds and other woodland creatures. In addition to owls and wolves, the artist's log portraits also feature bats, spiders and Gothic insects like a skull and butterfly hybrid. Doubling as [striking pieces of home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hughmanity), these log illustrations are also bound to inspire some [wildlife-themed tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom) thanks to their inked medium. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 64% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wildlife-themed Art:** Opportunity for artists to create intricate and dramatic wildlife-themed artwork using non-traditional canvases. - **Intricate Log Portraits:** Potential for artists to explore the use of chopped wood as a unique and visually appealing canvas for detailed artwork. - **Nature-inspired Tattoos:** Growing demand for wildlife-themed tattoos inspired by nature-focused log illustrations. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage wildlife-themed artwork on unconventional canvases to attract new customers and stand out in the market. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to offer unique, nature-inspired log illustrations as striking pieces of decor. - **Tattoo Industry:** Tattoo artists and studios can tap into the growing demand for nature-inspired tattoos by incorporating wildlife-themed log illustrations into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Canadian Animal-Themed Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-animals-maple-syrup-jar.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Textured Pine Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-pine.md) - [Chalk Streams Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/british-conceptual-landscape-photographer.md)