# Mountain-Sized Monster Depictions Nicolas Ferrand Renders Gigantic Creatures Terrorizing Citizens By Jason Soy | Published 2012-02-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nicolas-ferrand References: [cuded](http://www.cuded.com/2012/02/concept-art-by-nicolas-ferrand/) & [redwhirlpool](http://www.redwhirlpool.com/index.html) Finding yourself in situations similar to the ones in these Nicolas Ferrand paintings would probably be a [nightmare for most](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scent-of-a-nightmare). Whether it’s a modern setting or the middle ages, each Ferrand illustration depicts monsters of various sizes making life hell for humanity. They range from alien tripods destroying cities a la ‘War of the Worlds’ to [overgrown octopi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus) sinking pirate ships and stealing their treasure -- the people in Ferrand’s illustrations just can’t seem to catch a break. Nicolas Ferrand is a Montreal-based concept designer who specializes in rendering realistic depictions of imaginary things. Many of his paintings look as though they’re photographs, which makes his [mountain-sized monsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-into-darkness) that much more unnerving to look at. If his illustrations seem familiar, it’s probably because you’ve seen his work in high-profile video games. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Realistic Monster Art:** Creating realistic depictions of imaginary creatures is a trend in art that offers opportunities for disrupting traditional depictions of monsters. - **Fantastical Horror:** Depicting monstrous creatures as fantasy horror offers opportunities for exploring human emotions through fear in literature and film. - **Photo-realistic Fantasy:** Blurring the lines between reality and imagination can create a new trend in photo-realistic depictions of imaginary creatures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Video Game Design:** More realistic monster designs by artists like Ferrand can benefit video game design by creating more immersive gaming experiences. - **Film and Literature:** The realistic portrayal of monstrous creatures can offer opportunities for new and diverse storylines in film and literature. - **Tourism:** Cities can leverage the creation and depiction of giant monsters as a tourist attraction by organizing events and activities around them. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Nostalgic Dragon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-dragon.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)