# Artistic Cute Cat Creations Sarah McNeil Gets Feline Friendly With Her Art By Jordan Sowunmi | Published 2011-12-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarah-mcneil References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2011/12/20/drawings-by-artist-illustrator-sarah-mcneil/) & [400pencils](http://www.400pencils.com/) Sarah McNeil is a New Zealand-based artist with a propensity for [drawing soft-hued, minimalist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saori-matsushita) [cat portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petpic-ai) with precision and affection. Her love for cats is palpable in each illustration. The frisky felines come off as regal, warm, and yet mysterious; none of the cats stare directly into the camera for their portraits. Sarah McNeil's ability to capture the essence of felines comes with years of formal training -- she graduated from Australia's [Monash University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-yogurts) in 2007 with a degree in painting and drawing, and her art has garnered attention around the world. Her work has been exhibited in cities as varied and diverse as Melbourne, Australia, Chicago, Illinois, Los Angeles, California, and Ottawa, Ontario. Sarah McNeil's career is showing no signs of slowing down, she expects to travel throughout Australia for various art projects in the new year. Click through the gallery to see why Sarah McNeil has captured the attention of curators around the world. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cat Art:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation in the art industry by focusing on feline-friendly art. - **Minimalist Art:** Innovation opportunities for artists who specialize in minimalist art with soft hues. - **International Art Exhibitions:** Opportunities for global exposure and recognition for artists through exhibiting their work. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Innovation opportunities for artists to create cat-friendly and minimalist art. - **Exhibitions:** Opportunities for galleries and curators to showcase unique and international artworks. - **Graphic Design:** Trends in cat and minimalist art can inspire graphic design work in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Understated NYC Cat Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-parlour.md) - [Adorable Cat Milk Cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adorable-blue-cat.md) - [Custom Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom.md) - [Minimal Cat-Care Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mew-cat-care-set.md) - [Eclectic Cat-Specific Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-t-studios.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Minimalistic Feline-Inspired Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-silhouette-vase.md) - [Hybrid Feline-Friendly Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cat-tower.md)