# Two-Faced Pin-Up Illustrations Brandt Peters Shows Us that Innocence Has a Dark Side By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandt-peters References: [inkbutter](http://inkbutter.com/the-art-of-brandt-peters) & [brandtpeters](http://www.brandtpeters.com/artwork.html) There’s more than meets the eye when you view Brandt Peters' artwork. Brandt Peters is an illustrator who creates [unique pin-ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits). Instead of staying with portraits of tall, lean females, he goes for a more [cartoon approach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1), adding extra characters into the mix. The concept behind his drawings is to show that everyone has a [dark side](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork) despite their innocence. Brandt Peters captures his ideas brilliantly with his characters and their doppelgangers, which can be seen in the gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unique Pin-ups:** Exploring new approaches to traditional pin-up art by incorporating extra characters and a cartoonish style. - **Exploring Dark Side:** Shifting the perception of innocence by depicting contrasting doppelgangers and showcasing the hidden darker side of individuals. - **Brilliant Conceptual Art:** Using art to convey complex ideas and emotions through visually captivating and thought-provoking pin-up illustrations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Illustration:** Opportunity for artists and illustrators to push the boundaries of traditional pin-up art and create captivating visuals that challenge societal norms. - **Entertainment and Media:** Potential for incorporating the concept of duality and dark sides into various forms of media and entertainment, such as movies, TV shows, and graphic novels. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Using the concept of contrasting doppelgangers and hidden darkness to create impactful and memorable branding campaigns that resonate with audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Archival Pigment Art Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallax.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Artful Anime-Blending Split Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-bust.md) - [Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dyadic-series.md) - [Plushie-Inspired Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-smiles.md)