# Historical Cartooning Projects This 'Cartoon Kevin' Illlustration Spans 100 Years of Animation By Michael Hines | Published 2013-04-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-kevin References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/artist-kevin-mcshane-draws-himself-in-100-different-cartoon-styles/) & [cartoonkevin](http://cartoonkevin.com/) Cartoonist Kevin McShane is the man behind Cartoon Kevin, a project in which the [comic and animator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animate-old-photos) drew himself in the style of 100 different types of animations. McShane's project took two years to create and spans 100 years of animation. Almost every notable style of cartoon drawings and some niche styles from other animators you may not know are represented in the project. People will be able to recognize the references to such [iconic illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney) as The Flintstones, The Simpsons and South Park, but what's really fun is deciphering who the less recognizable styles of characters are. Hardcore fans of cartoons, comics and [animated films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-garden-wall) could easily spend hours trying to figure out the inspiration for each of the Cartoon Kevins. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cartoonistic Illustration:** Artists creating self-portraits in different cartoon styles will become more popular as a way to showcase creativity. - **Nostalgic Art Projects:** Artists will experiment with historic styles of design to recreate moments of the past. - **Evolving Animation:** Innovations in animation techniques and technologies will continue to advance the art of animation and inspire new styles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marketing and Advertising:** Brands can use this trend to create more personalized and creative marketing campaigns. - **Film and Television:** This trend can inspire visual designers, cartoonists, animators and television producers to create new animations and shows. - **Art and Design:** Artists can experiment with cartoon styles and create unique self-portraits or design visuals for marketing purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Cartoon Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter-ai.md) - [Cartoon Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cartoon-quiz.md) - [Stylized Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/face-to-all.md) - [AI-Powered Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter.md) - [Life Lesson Animated Cartoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veefriends-cartoons.md) - [AI Animation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tooncrafter-ai1.md) - [AI Cartoon Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-cartoon-generators.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Stop-Motion Short Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-garden-wall.md)