# Feathered Friend-Focused Art Michelle Morin Depicts Tons of Different Birds By Tia Clarke | Published 2012-12-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michelle-morin-art References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2012/12/03/artist-painter-michelle-morin/) & [michellemorinart](http://www.michellemorinart.com) New York-based artist Michelle Morin's latest paintings have an overwhelming theme: [birds, birds and more birds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-birds). From pigeons and ostriches to pelicans, the avian animals depicted in these paintings are intricate and stunning. Michelle Morin studied painting and art history at [Massachusetts College of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edward-and-joyce-linde-music-building) and developed a love for nature, plants and wildlife after working in the field of horticulture for a number of years. Michelle uses a number of techniques to create these unique results -- mainly working in [elaborate watercolor and gouache](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customdesigned-painting-kit) and using her travels as a source of inspiration. One thing's for sure -- the natural beauty really stands out in these paintings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Avian Art:** Opportunity for artists to capture the beauty of birds in watercolor and gouache paintings. - **Nature-inspired Art:** Opportunity for artists to draw inspiration from nature for their artwork. - **Animal-inspired Art:** Opportunity for artists to create unique works of art featuring a variety of animals. ### Where This Applies - **Fine Art:** Opportunity for fine artists to incorporate the beauty of birds and nature in their paintings to attract art lovers and collectors. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to incorporate bird and nature-inspired paintings in their product lines to appeal to nature lovers and art enthusiasts. - **Greeting Cards:** Opportunity for greeting card companies to feature bird and nature-inspired designs to appeal to customers looking for unique and artistic cards. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-birds.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Iridescent Garden Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-school-of-fish-glass-bird-bath.md) - [Bird-Inspired Ethereal Cosmetic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/majestic-feathers.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Vibrant Bird-Inspired Artful Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macar-parrot.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md)