# Playful Sci-Fi Portraits Feel the Warm and Fuzzy Power of the Force with Star Wars Bunny Art By Wes Walcott | Published 2012-10-05 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-bunny-art References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/paintings-of-star-wars-characters-holding-bunnies-lambs/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/tramplamps) For anyone who has ever wondered what it would look like if the Galactic Empire had high school photos taken with petting zoo animals, wonder no further, because Star Wars bunny art is here to satisfy your curiosity. Created by mixed media artist Kelly Kerrigan, this series of portraits paints the well known [Star Wars villains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grogu) in a more positive light. In addition to being placed against a radically retro laser background, each character is holding a [cute and cuddly little bunny rabbit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dearcloud-x-miffy). All the Star Wars bunny art is available to purchase at Kerrigan’s online [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarotandreading) store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sci-fi Pet Portraits:** Opportunity for pet portrait artists to expand their portfolio by adding a sci-fi twist to their artwork. - **Mixing Genres:** Cross-genre artwork can attract a more diverse audience and open up opportunities for collaborations - **Whimsical Fan Art:** Creating whimsical versions of popular fandoms can tap into the nostalgia and playful nature of pop culture enthusiasts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Opportunities for artists to create fan art for various franchises, including mixtures of genres, can open up revenue streams from selling artwork as prints and merchandise. - **Online Marketplaces:** Investing in online marketplaces that cater to selling fan art from independent artists such as Etsy and Redbubble can cater to the increasing demand for diversified artistic expression. - **Media and Entertainment:** Combining franchised properties with varying genres can introduce innovative storytelling and merchandise opportunities, engaging fans across a wide spectrum of interest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Knit Sci-Fi Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handknit-scifi-sculpture.md) - [Transforming Sci-Fi Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-pets-star-wars-chewbacca.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-star-wars-day.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars.md) - [Sci-Fi Franchise-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-collection-2.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volkswagen-2.md) - [Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Custom Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucasfilm.md) - [Collaboration Sci-Fi Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-oreo-cookies.md) - [Desert Planet Sci-Fi Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sands-of-tatooine-collection.md)