# Mystical Nature Paintings These Ghostly Paintings Offer an Unusual Perspective on Woodlands By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-painting References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2016/07/11/fantastical-mixed-media-paintings/) & [andykehoe.net](http://www.andykehoe.net/) These eerie nighttime nature paintings are a clear reflection of the artist's unique imagination. The paintings were created by artist Andy Kehoe and it is clear that he has a preoccupation with [nighttime forest scenes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterhouseoyama). The artist's work has become increasingly sophisticated over time and looks like a [beautiful, dark rendition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) of creatures and subjects from children's books. Each of the paintings has at least one animal hybrid, with a dark nighttime backdrop and [illuminated lights coming from the sky](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evening-sky). The most beautiful of his paintings is the one in which the artist recreates a close-up version of the moon, a large orb that swirls with multi-colored hues. These nature paintings capture the imagination with both fear and inspiration in a way that is difficult to achieve for most artists. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nighttime Nature Art:** Creating eerie and mystical nighttime paintings of natural scenes offers an innovative approach to traditional landscape art. - **Animal Hybrid Imagery:** Incorporating animal hybrids into the art can create unique and intriguing images that appeal to a variety of audiences. - **Multi-colored Moons:** Adding swirling multi-colored hues to depictions of the moon can create a striking and captivating effect. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate elements of eerie, mystical and animal hybrid imagery into their artwork to appeal to a wider audience and create an innovative approach. - **Publishing:** Children's books publishers can consider commissioning artists to create unique and imaginative illustrations that incorporate eerie nighttime natural elements and animal hybrids. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can produce prints and art reproductions of nighttime nature and animal hybrids to appeal to a wider audience and capitalize on this innovative approach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Nature-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humannature-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Hand-Painted Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvan.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md)