# Freaky Fairytale Digi-Art The 'Alice in Wonderland'-Inspired Work of Natalie Shau By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natalie-shau References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/natalieshau) & [natalieshaurbonmade](http://natalieshau.carbonmade.com/about) The [classic fairytale](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michaels-alices-adventures-collection) 'Alice in Wonderland' has inspired yet another inventive artist. Natalie Shau is an [illustrator and photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors) from Lithuania, whose work is slightly morbid but very sexy with a touch of [anime inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork). In this series, Natalie Shau uses Alice as inspiration. We see the timeless heroine in many of her well-known dilemmas, such as falling down the rabbit hole or with her cat Dinah, portrayed in a gorgeous light. Check out the featured gallery to see these wicked prints. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% 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 - **Digi-art Illustration:** Innovative illustrations using digital art techniques for creating gorgeous pieces of art inspired by well-known characters and stories. - **Anime-inspired Art:** Influences from popular anime style in creating unique and visually appealing artwork that puts a modern spin on classic tales. - **Morbid-sexy Art:** Inventive and slightly unsettling pieces of artwork combining themes of morbid beauty and sensual allure to appeal to a growing audience of art enthusiasts. ### Where This Applies - **Illustration & Art:** Disruptive opportunities for artists to create their own unique style using digital tools and techniques to bring new life to classic tales and characters. - **Animation & Film:** New possibilities for animation and film industries to collaborate with emerging artists using their imaginative concepts and skills for inspiring new projects and classic reboots. - **Marketing & Advertising:** A growing demand for visually stunning and unique artwork to cater to younger and more diverse audiences in modern marketing campaigns and advertising strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsically Designed Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowley-manor-experimental.md) - [Whimsical Harlequin-Patterned Décor Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alices-adventures-collection.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Dairytale Bridal Tributes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-wedding-dresses-1.md) - [Storybook-Inspired Fragrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-academy.md) - [Whimsical Halloween Decor Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michaels-alices-adventures-collection.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md)