# Moody Cartoon Illustrations Artist Caziman Knows How to Bring out the Worst of Animated Characters By Ana Lopez | Published 2011-11-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caziman References: [inspirefirst](http://www.inspirefirst.com/2011/11/27/angry-figures/) & [caziman.deviantart](http://caziman.deviantart.com/) The illustrations by American artist Caziman aren't precisely designed with kids in mind, as these pieces show well-known cartoons disfigured by anger and rage. Forget the adorable Winnie the Pooh, or the enchanting Ariel from the [Little Mermaid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gshock-little-thunder), these updated versions of the iconic characters were transformed into destructive beasts. Funny and ironic, these images show a different side of these icons. Everyone from princess to superheroes are presented under situations that illustrate their bad and evil moods -- they become the bad guys in the scene. Perfectly done and violently illustrated, these prints by Caziman question the true nature of cartoons and gives them a new dimension of human realism, making them appealing to a different crowd than the one they usually appeal to. One last warning: these posters aren't recommended for children's bedtime stories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 78% | 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) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Disfigured Animated Characters:** Opportunity for creating alternative versions of iconic characters with a darker, edgier appeal. - **Questioning the Nature of Cartoons:** Opportunity to explore the deeper meanings and implications of animated characters. - **Human Realism in Cartoons:** Opportunity to portray animated characters with more human-like qualities and emotions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Illustration:** Artists can capitalize on the trend by creating unique and unconventional illustrations of well-known characters. - **Entertainment and Media:** Filmmakers and animators can use this trend to create alternative storylines and characters that challenge traditional cartoon narratives. - **Merchandising and Collectibles:** Companies can create and market new collector's items and merchandise featuring the redesigned versions of popular animated characters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [Playful Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zsiga-care-bears.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Illustrative Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/richard-scarry.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Cartoon-Joint Collaborative Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eeyore-classic-clog.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Hand-Drawn Cartoon NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madsteez.md)