# Wildlife Watercolor Paintings Peter Sandker Paints Stunning Forest Creature Artworks By Cody Turner | Published 2012-11-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-sandker References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/psandker) A Wisconsin-based amateur bodybuilder and watercolor artist would seem like the least likely to be creating these whimsical works of art, but he has been painting ever since he grew up working on a goat farm in Southwest Wisconsin. Peter says his biggest influence was living out in the woods with his goats and exploring the hills and valleys as a kid. That, paired with his love of comic book art, makes it no wonder why Peter became such a great painter. His watercolor paintings all seem to have the same overall theme to them and often feature forest creatures, edible plants, trees and even some forest nymphs. All of his work can be purchased on his online Etsy store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Whimsical Watercolor Art:** Opportunity to create unique, imaginative watercolor paintings with a whimsical theme. - **Influence of Nature:** Exploring the natural world as a source of inspiration for art, highlighting the beauty of wildlife and the environment. - **E-commerce Art Market:** Opportunity to sell and distribute art online through platforms like Etsy, reaching a global audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation in watercolor painting techniques and themes. - **Nature and Wildlife Conservation:** Using art as a tool to raise awareness and promote conservation efforts. - **E-commerce and Online Retail:** Opportunity for artists to leverage online platforms to sell and distribute their artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Canadian Animal-Themed Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-animals-maple-syrup-jar.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md)