Some people have pets, other people draw pets in a convincingly playful way -- Valerie Susik falls into that very niche latter category. She has created a fun Instagram account filled with various dogs doing various things while seemingly interacting with the real world. Convincing to those who have vivid imaginations, Valerie Susik manages to bring a little magic to her sketchbook as well as her life.
Using watercolor paint and colored pencils, Valerie Susik has found a way to bring life to her drawings. Appropriately dubbed Interactive Illustrations, her work is not only whimsical, but also full of personality. Each pet she draws looks as though it was inspired by a real dog. Perhaps they were. Whatever the case, people might just expect them to leap off the page.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Interactive Illustrations
- The trend of creating interactive illustrations brings a sense of magic and whimsy to art, allowing for imaginative and engaging experiences.
- Pet-inspired Art
- The trend of drawing pets in a convincingly playful way taps into people's love for animals and brings joy through whimsical artwork.
- Real-world Interactions
- The trend of depicting drawings interacting with the real world creates a unique and immersive visual experience, blurring the lines between art and reality.
Where This Applies
- Art and Design
- The art and design industry can embrace interactive illustrations as a disruptive innovation opportunity to offer immersive and engaging artistic experiences.
- Pet Products
- The pet products industry can tap into pet-inspired art as a disruptive innovation opportunity to create appealing and unique designs for pet accessories and merchandise.
- Digital Media and Advertising
- The digital media and advertising industry can utilize real-world interactions in art to create captivating and interactive advertising campaigns that blur the boundaries between art and marketing.
