# Undead Family Portraits Roisin McAuley Zombified Illustrations Spice Up Photos By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-05-15 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roisin-mcauley-zombified-portraits References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/art-design/turn-your-loved-ones-into-zombies-without-the-hassle-of-biting-them/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/McAuleyStudio?section_id=10584029) Roisin McAuley zombified portraits are an interesting reinvention of family portraiture. Who needs another boring portrait of stiff-collared family members? Not you. This is the belief of McAuley, who created these grotesquely graphic sketches. These customizable pieces allow you to depict your loved ones in a less-than-flattering form: the form of a flesh-devouring night walker. If you want to capture the brain-sucking beauty your [family, children, lover or pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet) posses, McAuley's original designs and bizarre portraits are what you've been looking for. They'll look great over the fireplace or on top of the mantle. As well as being a great conversation piece, these [one-of-a-kind portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraitify-ai-portrait-studio) serve as a warning of what is bound to occur if you don't prepare for the impending [zombie apocalypse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashers-horror-house). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Zombified Portraits:** The trend of zombified portraits presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for artists to offer unique and unconventional family imagery. - **Customizable Artwork:** The trend of customizable artwork provides an opportunity for artists to cater to individual preferences and create personalized pieces with a twist. - **Grotesque Graphic Designs:** The trend of grotesque graphic designs opens doors for artists to explore unconventional aesthetics and challenge traditional notions of beauty. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage zombified portraits to attract customers seeking unique and unconventional artwork for their homes or businesses. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can tap into the trend of customizable artwork to offer personalized and quirky decor items that stand out in the market. - **Entertainment and Media:** The entertainment and media industry can incorporate grotesque graphic designs to create visually striking promotional materials and captivate audience attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md) - [Customizable Book Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom-collection1.md) - [Halloween-Themed Flower Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection.md)