Art & Design Trend Reports

Each month in The Studio, you'll find a new trending theme report to inspire you to create some artwork around a trending topic.  You can share your creations inside the challenge each month here to get feedback and share your work with other members!

Pet Frenzy

Pet Frenzy

As pets become cherished family members worldwide, the art and design world is responding to the rising demand for pet-themed artwork. This trend celebrates the deep emotional connections people share with their furry friends, beautifully capturing the joy and companionship they bring to our lives.

Botany Renaissance

Botany Renaissance

This trend is inspired by the growing interest in bringing nature into the home through plants and gardening combined with a fascination with all things scientific, vintage, and historical.

Tropical Escape

Tropical Escape

As a reflection of the growing trend in world travel and the allure of a tropical lifestyle, Tropical Escape channels the freedom of exotic locales into bold, lush designs, perfect for evoking a sense of adventure and escape.

Folk Revival

Folk Revival

As a nod to culture and heritage, Folk Revival highlights the beauty of so-called "amateur" art and traditions, offering a refreshing alternative to mass-produced aesthetics by creating vibrant and handcrafted pieces.

Cafe Core

Cafe Core

As high-quality coffee and tea drinks become an essential aspect of modern life, cafe-related objects and themes are showing up in all areas of art and design.

Indulgence

Indulgence

As a reaction against the long-running emphasis on working late hours and achieving bigger goals and higher salaries, the world is seeing a shift towards a life emphasizing self-care, mental health, and “indulging” in activities that previously felt frivolous.

Maximalism

Maximalism

As a reaction against the obsession with minimalism that has been popular in the art and design world for the last few years, maximalism is making a big comeback in the form of bold color, interesting juxtapositions, and high detail art.

Going Offgrid

Going Offgrid

This trend is a response to the worldwide feeling of overwhelm created by the hyper-connectivity of our digital world, and a feeling of "cabin fever" stemming from a long period of isolation during the pandemic.

Traditional Crafts

Traditional Crafts

This theme is all about traditional mediums that artists and artisans have used throughout history like quilting, block printing, wood carving, and embroidery.