# Boxy Superhero Art Bob Kessel Draws Confined Comic Book Characters By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-kessel References: [comicsalliance](http://www.comicsalliance.com/2010/09/15/bob-kessel-squares-art-gallery/) & [bobkessel.wordpress](http://bobkessel.wordpress.com/) You may have seen superhero art before, but I guarantee that you have never seen anything like Bob Kessel's illustrations. These drawings combine a tiny canvas with a minimal amount of detail to create some awesome superhero art. The best part about Bob Kessel's drawings is trying to puzzle out what [comic book hero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamcanvas) is in them. Some are gimmes, but some demand that you be attentive to even the [smallest of details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles) to figure out who is whom. Click on the gallery above or the links to your left to check out Bob Kessel's work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Minimalist Art:** Creating art with minimal details that still conveys its intended subject. - **Puzzle Art:** Art that challenges viewers to figure out what it represents. - **Constrained Art:** Creating art within a limited space or with limited resources. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Graphic Design:** Exploring how minimalist and puzzle-inspired art can influence advertising and branding. - **Comic Book Publishing:** Experimenting with minimalist art styles in comics, graphic novels, and other publications. - **Interior Design:** Using constrained art as a striking element in interior design, such as in small apartments or modern offices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Superhero Block-Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-spiderman-set.md) - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Comic Book Character Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dc-strong-berry-capn-crunch.md) - [Buildable 3D Superhero Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-city-skyline-set.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Streetwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superman-collection.md)