# Hand-Drawn Cartoon NFTs MADSTEEZ Has Officially Launched a New WEENimals NFT Collection By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-03-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madsteez References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/3/madsteez-weenimals-nft-collection-preview) & [madsteez](http://madsteez.com)  California-based artist and designer Mark Paul Deren, commonly known as MADSTEEZ, has unveiled his new NFT collection called WEENimals, which consists of 8,444 pieces based on his original hand-drawn characters. WEENimals are minted on the Ethereum blockchain and will be added to the artist’s WEENverse, which he describes as a community-first project centered around play and creativity. As a result, owners of a WEENimal will be granted access to this exclusive space where they can participate in special events and product drops. Just like MADSTEEZ's artworks, the new WEENimals NFTs feature a range of cartoon-like characters dressed in bright and acidic colors. Finally, MADSTEEZ has also announced that the collection will include 14 rare NFTs that come with the opportunity for owners to commission a painting by the artist. Image Credit: MADSTEEZ ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hand-drawn Nfts:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and original works of art that are digitally authenticated. - **Blockchain Art Collectibles:** Opportunity to create a new market for collectors and artists through blockchain technology and NFTs. - **Community-driven NFT Projects:** Opportunity for community-focused NFT projects that offer exclusive access and experiences for owners of the NFTs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to transform the traditional art industry through NFTs and blockchain technology. - **Collectibles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create a new market for digital collectibles through NFTs and blockchain technology. - **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to integrate NFTs and blockchain technology into gaming experiences that offer exclusive access and rewards for players. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md) - [Consumer-Collaborated NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/friendsies.md) - [Avatar-Collecting NFT Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-marketplaces.md) - [Mascot NFT Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-collections.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Animated Icon NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boop-frens.md) - [Streetwear-Inspired NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hapebeasts.md) - [Digital Rabbit Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playboy-rabbitars.md) - [African Art NFT Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nandi-nft-marketplace.md)