# Surreal Clip-Art Collages Brian Cronin's Illustrations are Imaginatively Witty By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brian-cronin References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/blogs/goldpox/brian-cronin-will-make-you-weep.aspx) & [briancronin](http://www.briancronin.com/brian_cronin.html) Thanks to Brian Cronin's imagination, we get a taste of the impossible through these featured [creatively surreal artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-dal-collection). Featuring [simple sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) paired with [bright colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama), these illustrations will definitely give your creative side a wild ride. Combining his wit with a vintage-inspired style of craft, Brian Cronin has put together a portfolio worthy of any top-tiered publications or gallery wall. For now, I would be happy to just have it on my own wall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage-inspired Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore a classic aesthetic with a modern twist. - **Surrealism in Illustration:** Opportunity for creatives to push the boundaries of reality through imaginative artwork. - **Mixed-media Collages:** Opportunity for artists to experiment with digital and traditional art techniques to create unique pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to feature unique and eye-catching illustrations in their publications. - **Advertising:** Opportunity for advertisers to use surreal illustrations to capture the attention of consumers in a crowded market. - **Art Galleries:** Opportunity for galleries to feature innovative mixed-media collages that incorporate a vintage-inspired aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md)