# Body-Painted Animal Portraits Shannon Holt's Hyperrealistic Wildlife Paintings are Applied on Skin By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shannon-holt References: [demilked](http://www.demilked.com/florida-wildlife-series-body-painting-shannon-holt/) & [shannonholtart](http://shannonholtart.com) Shannon Holt is known for her [artistic body paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela) that feature [hyperrealistic depictions of wildlife](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/untamed-nature). Her masterpieces are applied to bare skin and often consist of more than one model. Using the human body as her canvas, Shannon Holt's paints models who then pose carefully to create specific images like those of tigers, owls and even alligator creatures. The artist names her latest project “Florida Wildlife Series” after her home state and stuns art lovers with a set of portraits that will test one's perception. Comparing body painting to a live music performance, the artist shares her passion for realism and color. Whether capturing birds in flight or focusing on [mythical unicorn subjects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1), her captivating works will inspire their viewer to think outside of the box. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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's Driving This Trend - **Hyperrealistic Body Paintings:** The trend of hyperrealistic body paintings offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the art and fashion industries, as it pushes the boundaries of creativity and self-expression. - **Wildlife Depictions on Skin:** The trend of wildlife depictions painted directly on the human body presents disruptive innovation opportunities for photographers, tattoo artists, and cosmetics companies, as it combines art with body modification and self-adornment. - **Using Human Body as Canvas:** The trend of using the human body as a canvas for artistic expression gives rise to disruptive innovation possibilities in the fields of performance art, marketing campaigns, and body-positive activism. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can capitalize on the trend of body-painted animal portraits by exploring new mediums, techniques, and collaborations, leading to unique and boundary-pushing creations. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the trend of hyperrealistic body paintings by incorporating them into runway shows, advertising campaigns, and fashion editorials, creating memorable and visually striking experiences. - **Photography:** The photography industry can explore the trend of wildlife depictions on skin by capturing and showcasing these unique body paintings in creative and thought-provoking ways, offering a new perspective on both art and photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Human Nature-Themed Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-im-awake.md) - [Biology-Inspired Porcelain Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiyuan-xu.md) - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Hand-Painted Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvan.md) - [Body Paint Fashion Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miley-cyrus-maison-margiela.md) - [Intricate Resin Hand-Painted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snh003.md) - [Human Hair-Made Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/range-of-pots.md)