# Retro Scene Architecture Illustrations Chris Turnham's Illustrations Are Crafty and Distressed By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-illustrations References: [designworklife](http://www.designworklife.com/2014/02/20/chris-turnham-prints/) & [christurnham.tumblr](http://christurnham.tumblr.com) Looking like an authentic scene from the 80s or even 60s, Chris Turnham's [retro architecture illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highland-park-residence) are subtle, but stunning. Not needing to add crazy colors and over-the-top drawing techniques, Turnham's architecture illustrations are so well-drawn and crafted that they actually look like postcards from an era long gone. The [Los Angeles-based illustrator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cm-g1) and printmaker's pieces are all about lines; he uses thin angular lines to portray his architectural subjects in the most professional of ways. Not only is the quality of the craftsmanship of these illustrations incredible, but using subtle and relaxing sun-washed hues gives them the [ultimate vintage feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-to-basics-ii). The artist has had his work featured in television animation, various publications and children’s books. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Architecture Illustrations:** Opportunity for artists to create vintage-inspired architectural illustrations with a nostalgic feel. - **Crafted Line Drawings:** Potential for artists to use thin angular lines to create professional-looking architectural illustrations. - **Sun-washed Hues:** Opportunity for artists to incorporate subtle and relaxing colors to evoke a vintage aesthetic in their illustrations. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and illustrators can leverage the trend of retro architecture illustrations to create unique and nostalgic artwork. - **Animation:** The use of retro architecture illustrations can add a nostalgic touch to animated television shows and films. - **Publishing:** Illustrators can apply the trend of retro architecture illustrations to create eye-catching and nostalgic book covers and illustrations for publications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcard-bakery.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Retro Drawing-Inpsired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-project.md) - [Luxuriously Artistic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio1.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md)