# Star-Studded TV Illustrations Annie Wu Draws Some of the Most Beloved Small Screen Characters By Jason Soy | Published 2011-11-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annie-wu References: [anniewu.tumblr](http://anniewu.tumblr.com/) & [anniewuart](http://www.anniewuart.com/) If all fan art were as amazingly executed as these Annie Wu creations, professional animators everywhere would be in some serious trouble. Capturing the physical likeness of the most [beloved TV characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-ninenine) from Flight of the Conchords, Parks and Recreation and the The Venture Bros., Wu's drawings are both pleasing to fans of awesome shows and real artistry. I mean, if you can stare at her picture of Andrew Garfield as Spider-Man and not be impressed, you damn well better have a great reason. But don't let Annie Wu's choice of illustrating TV-related subjects fool you into thinking she needs to piggyback off small screen successes to garner her own attention. Her work has already appeared in publications such as Vertigo, [DC Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wcdonalds-1), ELLE Magazine, Lacrosse Magazine and, if you have a keen enough eye, on [Cartoon Network's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mon-dieu) Adult Swim programming block. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fan Art:** Opportunity for digital platforms to curate and showcase fan art from various TV shows and movies. - **Crossover Art:** Potential for artists to create illustrations featuring characters from different TV shows, expanding the fan base and creating unique collaborations. - **Illustration Merchandise:** Emerging market for selling merchandise featuring illustrations of popular TV characters, providing fans with unique and collectible items. ### Who This Affects Most - **Digital Platforms:** Digital platforms can leverage fan art to increase engagement and offer unique content to users. - **Art and Design:** Artists can explore new avenues by creating crossover art and partnering with TV networks to promote shows and increase their visibility. - **Merchandising:** Companies can tap into the growing demand for illustration merchandise from TV shows to expand their product offerings and cater to the fandom culture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [TV Show-Inspired Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stickymonger.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-1.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [Artistic Jaw-Dropping Lessons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masters-of-anatomy.md) - [Show Collectible Figure Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-11.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Artful Motion Toy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nina-chanel-abney-bravo.md) - [Cartoon Painting Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-painting-collections-diamond-art-club-and-paramount-join-forces-for.md)