Hand-Drawn Animations of John Lennon

Penwork by James Braitwaite

Almost as a rebuttal to the over-saturation of computer animation in everything from TV to advertising to film, a trend is emerging for beautifully executed hand-drawn animation. Whether it's the work of BLU or the Yellow Sticky Notes guy or even the Amazing Sand Artist, these great pieces of home-made artwork are popping up all over YouTube.

The one featured in this post is one of my favorites. I saw it at the Academy Awards screeners (it was nominated for best animated short). Penwork is by James Braitwaite, a young New York animator who visualized a conversation that his friend (and producer) Jerry Levitan had as a young boy with John Lennon. It's an actual recording of the conversation.

Hand-drawn Animation Trend
The trend of beautifully executed hand-drawn animation is emerging as a rebuttal to the over-saturation of computer animation.
Home-made Artwork Trend
Great pieces of home-made artwork, like hand-drawn animations, are popping up all over YouTube.
Visualized Conversations Trend
Visualized conversations, like James Braitwaite's animation of a conversation between Jerry Levitan and John Lennon, are becoming a popular form of storytelling.

Sectors Adopting This

Animation Industry
The animation industry can capitalize on the trend of beautifully executed hand-drawn animation as an alternative to computer animation.
Youtube Industry
The YouTube industry can benefit from the trend of great pieces of home-made artwork, like hand-drawn animations, being shared on its platform.
Storytelling Industry
The storytelling industry can embrace the trend of visualized conversations as a unique and engaging form of storytelling.
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50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
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POPULARITY
Popularity 11%
Activity 75%
Freshness 8%

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