# Exaggerated Celebrity Portraiture Stars are Taken to Task by Sassy Illustrator Ryan Casey By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-04-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutally-honest-celebrity-illustrations1 References: [butyourelikereallypretty](http://www.butyourelikereallypretty.com/) & [goryango](http://www.goryango.com/tagged/Illustration) Ryan Casey is a talented [illustrator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/randy-perez) who’s brainchild, 'But You’re Like Really Pretty,' is one part impressive art and one part Perez Hilton. Using current [celebrity tabloids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zinger) as inspiration, Casey posts amazingly [realistic illustrations of stars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) every week. Remarkably well drawn, the fast-growing site has a bit of an edge (to say the least). He draws the Olsen twins as trolls and Jessica Simpson in a very unflattering light. The site, which previously posted only one illustration a week, has thankfully increased the frequency of addicting posts. Look out for this upcoming and deliciously provocative talent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Exaggerated Celebrity Portraiture:** Artists using current celebrity tabloids as inspiration to create sassy and provocative exaggerated portraits of stars. - **Realistic Celebrity Illustrations:** Illustrators creating realistic and well-drawn celebrity illustrations with an edgy twist. - **Celebrity Parody Art:** Artists using parody to create humorous and satirical artwork of celebrities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** There is a growing opportunity for illustrators and artists to utilize current events, like celebrity tabloids, as inspiration for unique artwork that stands out. - **Media and Entertainment:** This trend provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for entertainment outlets to incorporate the work of artists like Ryan Casey to provide a fresh take on celebrity news and culture. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands can tap into this trend by partnering with artists who create celebrity art to add a creative edge to their campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Illustrative Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-scarry.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Adorable Artist-Designed Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javier-calleja-1.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md)