# Rebel Chic Illustrations Artist Douglas Bicicleta Gets Colorful With Fantastic Drawings By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-douglas-bicicleta References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/26631/) & [vectroave](http://vectroave.com/2009/11/illustrations-by-douglas-bicicleta/) Brazilian artist Douglas Bicicleta sure knows how to reflect back to the [psychedelic era of the 1970s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo). With a vast collection of works, he has blown up on the art scene like crazy. Douglas Bicicleta is evidently a huge fan of [playfully using colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craig-karl2), comic book styling and women. Seeing as how a large portion of his artwork revolves around cowgirls, tattooed girls and rebel chicks all in various states of undress, this is one modern way of bringing back the [pin-up girl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1) in a new light. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Psychedelic Art Revival:** The rise of artists like Douglas Bicicleta reflects a growing demand for nostalgic, colorful, and psychedelic art styles in the contemporary art scene. - **Comic Book Aesthetics:** Artists like Douglas Bicicleta are embracing comic book styling, creating a unique blend of fine art and pop culture that resonates with modern audiences. - **Empowering Rebel Chicks:** The rise of rebel chic illustrations by artists like Douglas Bicicleta offers opportunities to redefine traditional pin-up girl art by celebrating independent and empowered women. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Contemporary Art:** The contemporary art industry can explore new markets and audiences by embracing the revival of psychedelic art styles and comic book aesthetics. - **Pop Culture:** The pop culture industry can leverage the popularity of comic book aesthetics and rebellious themes to create merchandise and experiences that resonate with a modern audience. - **Fashion and Lifestyle:** Fashion and lifestyle brands can collaborate with rebel chic illustrators like Douglas Bicicleta to create unique designs and campaigns that appeal to empowered women and celebrate individuality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boundary-Pushing Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briony-douglas-1.md) - [Colorful Cycling Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-together.md) - [Artist-Envisioned Electric Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-collaboration-series.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Abandoned Bikes-Turned Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/objects-from-frames.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Collaborative Artistic Bicycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-carson.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md)