# Mischievous Critter Charcoal Art These Dusty Charcoal Drawings Personify Raccoons By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-05-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charcoal-drawings References: [juxtapoz](http://www.juxtapoz.com/current/racoons-law-wendell-mcshine-fifty24sf) & [fifty24sf](http://www.fifty24sf.com/home-2/) Artist Wendell McShine, who is originally from Trinidad, has an intriguing new collection of [charcoal drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) called 'Raccoon's Law.' These imaginative illustrations will soon be on display in a [gallery in San Francisco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery). Though these awesome charcoal creations are mostly monochromatic, some have been infused with color which creates a focal point in these [critter inspired illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raccoon-cake-pop). There's a lot going on in these drawings. Some of these pictures look inspired by 1930s gangsters, depicting dark shadowy figures wearing fedoras and trench coats. Others include raccoon wearing clothes or looking mischievous. There's something about raccoon that just screams trouble makers. Maybe it's the fact that they are animals who naturally wears masks. Raccoon's Law is a creative coal-dusted project inspired by these menacing creatures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Dusty Charcoal Drawings:** Opportunity for artists and galleries to explore the unique aesthetic of charcoal art and its ability to capture depth and texture. - **Color-infused Illustrations:** Potential for artists to experiment with adding color to charcoal drawings and creating striking focal points in their artwork. - **Personified Animal Art:** Emerging trend of depicting animals with human-like characteristics and emotions, offering opportunities for artists to convey narratives and connect with viewers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Galleries:** Opportunity for galleries to showcase and sell charcoal drawings, attracting art enthusiasts who appreciate the unique appeal of this medium. - **Art Supplies:** Niche market for manufacturers and retailers to cater to artists' needs by providing high-quality charcoal products and materials. - **Home Decor:** Demand for charcoal drawings in home decor, offering opportunities for interior designers and retailers to incorporate these unique and expressive artworks into their offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charitable Racoon-Inspired Beer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raccoon-lager.md) - [Hand-Drawn Cartoon NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madsteez.md) - [Provoking Graffiti Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-ruggeri.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Raccoon-Shaped Cake Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raccoon-cake-pop.md) - [Whimsical Spirit Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima.md) - [Digital Graffiti NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffiti-wall-collection.md)