# Protruding Animal Portraits Cuddle Up with the Cute Critters in the Paintings by Marina Dieul By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marina-dieul References: [sweet-station](http://sweet-station.com/blog/2013/06/marina-dieul/) & [marinadieul](http://marinadieul.com/marina-dieul-animals.html) Simply adorable, the animals in the [portrait series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima) by French artist Marina Dieul seem to be peeking out of a window, as though they are about to step out of a hole in the canvas and enter the real world. Incredibly cute and cuddly, the sweet creatures portrayed in this collection of paintings are impossible to resist for anyone who has a soft spot for [tiny animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulu-the-lamb). A little piglet snuggles up to a fuzzy chick, a rabbit glances up endearingly at a stoic fox and a cat gazes deviously at a scurrying mouse in just some of these portraits. Not filling up the entire canvas, Marina Dieul gives her [adorable subjects a 3D protruding appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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's Driving This Trend - **Protruding Art:** The trend of creating 3D protruding artwork offers an innovative way to add depth and engagement to traditional paintings. - **Animal Portraits:** The popularity of animal portraits in art signifies an opportunity for artists and businesses to cater to the demand for cute and cuddly artwork. - **Realistic Wildlife Art:** The trend of capturing animals in a realistic and endearing manner opens doors for artists to create captivating wildlife artwork. ### Who This Affects Most - **Artistic Supplies:** Suppliers of art materials can capitalize on the trend of protruding art by offering specialized tools and resources that cater to artists interested in creating 3D paintings. - **Fine Art Galleries:** Fine art galleries can leverage the popularity of animal portraits by showcasing and selling artwork that appeals to customers drawn to cute and cuddly subjects. - **Home Decor:** The trend of realistic wildlife art presents an opportunity for home decor businesses to offer unique and eye-catching artwork that adds a touch of nature to customers' living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Minimalist Pet-Inspired Decor Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimal-pets.md) - [Human Embraced-Inspired Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallmounted-sculpture.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Comforting Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md)