# Colortastic Inflated Art The Cutesy Artwork of Andy Ward is Adorable By Luisa Amanda Gomes | Published 2010-03-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andy-ward References: [thetrendygirl.net](http://www.thetrendygirl.net/2010/02/andy-ward.html) & [andyward](http://andyward.co.uk/) British freelance artist Andy Ward has made a name for himself in the world of illustration. He has created pieces of art that draw inspiration from children’s wallpapers and [Japanese manga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel), however the overall art style is uniquely his. Using soft pastel colors, while capitalizing on [cute inflated heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilions-of-wonder), Andy Ward’s artwork makes me feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. I especially like how he dolls-up almost anything like the rocker chick atop a skyscraper. Maybe he could do of portrait of me? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Children's Illustration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique and adorable artwork for children's books and products using soft pastel colors and cute inflated heads. - **Japanese Manga-inspired Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating the distinctive art style of Japanese manga into various forms of media, such as animations, video games, and merchandise. - **Personalized Portraits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering personalized portraits with a whimsical touch, appealing to individuals seeking a unique and playful representation of themselves. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with authors and illustrators to create visually appealing children's books that stand out in a competitive market. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with entertainment companies to create manga-inspired content that caters to a growing global audience. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Providing customized artwork services for individuals who are looking for distinctive and personalized portraits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spiky Inflatable Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-sculptures1.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Ultra-Colorful Design Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-studio.md) - [Bubblegum Street Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding.md) - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md)