# Monstrous Color-Popping Creatures These Monster Illustrations Incorporate Lots of Bright Colors By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-08-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lots-of-bright-colors References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2013/08/02/psycho-monsters-seb-niark1-feraut/) & [niark1](http://www.niark1.com/) These lively [monster illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-by-monsters-now-and-then) by artist Seb 'NIARK1' Feraut are infused with lots of [bright colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolo-paint). For monsters, these characters seem rather cheery. It's hard to view these creations as scary when they are pretty much every color of the rainbow. These fantastic illustrations almost seem like pinatas. Each of these pictures looks like an [explosion of color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) with eyes. Some of the backgrounds are white, while others are black. Either way, these monstrous critters are so bright they seem to pop right off the page. In one of these pictures, a black and yellow monster is depicted heading to the beach, so if you've ever wondered what monsters do for fun, there's your answer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Colorful Creature Designs:** Opportunity for brands to create visually engaging products using similar color-popping creature designs. - **Playful Monster Illustrations:** Opportunity for children's books or toys to incorporate these cheery monster illustrations to create a joyful and playful aesthetic. - **Whimsical Pinata Aesthetic:** Opportunity for event planners or party supplies companies to capitalize on the popularity of the colorful pinata aesthetic by incorporating NIARK1's monster illustrations in their products. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** NIARK1's artwork can inspire art and design professionals to create pieces that are colorful, playful, and cheerful with seemingly contrasting tones. - **Children's Products:** Companies producing children's books, toys, and games can incorporate these lively monster illustrations to capture the imaginations of kids. - **Party Supplies:** Opportunity for party supplies companies to provide monster-themed decorations, balloons, piñatas, and other products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters.md) - [Playful Character Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection.md) - [Creature-Like Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pink-robots-won.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Whimsical Adventure-Series Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-one-piece.md) - [Fantasy Energy Drink Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-energy-ultra.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Funky Colorful Storage Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-storage-units.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md)