# Fashionable Wildlife Art Sarita Kolhatkar Illustrates Adorable Animals in 'The Hat Parade' By Jason Soy | Published 2011-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sarita-kolhatkar References: [blog.thaeger](http://blog.thaeger.com/2011/08/12/hat-parade/) & [bubblerockets](http://www.bubblerockets.com/index.html) Sarita Kolhatkar knows that if you need to make an already [cute animal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-station) even cuter, all you have to do is throw a hat on it. That's the premise behind these 'The Animal Parade' illustrations, and it's hard to argue against their adorableness. The cuteness factor of each animal in the series is further enhanced with intricate patterns that adorn the skin of each subject. Who can help but smile at a shifty-eyed penguin wearing a sombrero or a [panda bear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paddington) with a sailor hat? Sarita Kolhatkar is a California-based illustrator and concept artist. As you can tell by these images, she specializes in using [bright colors and illustrating images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-scarry) that would feel right at home on children's cartoon shows or video games. **Implications** - Consumers enjoy cute imagery because of its simplicity as well as its ability to evoke euphoric feelings. Corporations trying to appeal to consumers may consider designing their products in a similarly cute manner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cute Animal Art:** Opportunity to create cute and adorable animal illustrations with unique designs and patterns. - **Intricate Patterns:** Potential for incorporating intricate patterns to enhance the cuteness and appeal of various products and designs. - **Children's Cartoon Aesthetic:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to explore using bright colors and cartoon-like imagery in their products or marketing materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Illustration:** Opportunity for artists and illustrators to create and sell cute animal artwork or collaborate with businesses in need of such designs. - **Children's Products:** Potential for incorporating cute animal designs and intricate patterns in children's clothing, toys, and accessories to appeal to young consumers and their parents. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to incorporate adorable animal-themed patterns and illustrations into home decor items like cushions, wallpapers, and rugs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canadian Animal-Themed Kitchenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-animals-maple-syrup-jar.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Wild Animal-Decorated Gowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schiaparelli-lion-head.md) - [Comforting Plush Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudheads.md) - [Playful Crochet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crochet-collection.md) - [Animal-Inspired Habitat Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endangered-animal-lip-balm.md) - [Unique Hybrid Mystery Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-x-vegetable-gachapon.md) - [Illustrative Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-scarry.md)