# Bestial Cobalt Portraits Sarah Esteje Gives a New Color to the Animal World By Ana Lopez | Published 2012-02-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-esteje References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/01/stunning-animal-portraits-drawn-with-a-bic-pen/) & [bewaremag](http://bewaremag.com/en/2012/01/30/sarah-esteje/) It's difficult to guess by looking at the [mesmerizing drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) by young artist Sarah Esteje that they were made using a [Bic Pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils), as the high level of detail and realism of each art piece is surreal. These ultra-elaborated doodles are fascinating as no detail was omitted. Esteje brilliantly captures everything from the texture of these [wild creatures' fur](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature) to their threatening and sharp teeth; one can see and almost feel every pen line. Moreover, the bold tonality of the pen injects each subject with an incredible energy, which is intensified by the facial expression of the animals. The portraits by Sarah Esteje are gorgeous and powerful; she artistically renders these beasts without taking away their innate wild side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ultra-elaborated Doodles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop digital platforms that allow artists to create ultra-elaborated doodles using advanced AI algorithms. - **Realistic Pen Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create high-tech pens that can replicate the level of detail and realism achieved by Sarah Esteje's drawings. - **Energy-infused Animal Portraits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use augmented reality technology to bring animal portraits to life, injecting them with a new level of energy and interactivity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Artificial Intelligence:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement AI algorithms that can analyze and replicate the artistic style of Sarah Esteje's ultra-elaborated doodles. - **Fine Arts Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new pens or drawing tools that enable artists to achieve the level of realism and detail seen in Sarah Esteje's realistic pen art. - **Augmented Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create AR platforms or apps specifically designed for showcasing energy-infused animal portraits, transforming static images into immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Artistic Animalistic Tequilas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dobel-atelier-animales-endmicos.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md)