# Frolicking Illustrations Dave Collinson Draws Intricate Artwork While Retaining Simplicity By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-collinson References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/2010-illustration/642614) & [davecollinson](http://davecollinson.com) I find Dave Collinson's '[2010 Illustration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halftone)' portfolio fascinating. Not only because the work itself is amazing, but because there's a simplicity in the [extreme intricacy of his craft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors). Perhaps it's the muted palette or the thin strokes, but I don't find myself lost in the details. Instead, I'm able to appreciate each piece as a whole. Based in Brisbane, Australia, Dave Collinson also works as a motions graphic designer. Focusing on fashion and female forms, I can't wait to see what he has in store for 2011. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Intricate Illustrations:** The trend of creating highly detailed illustrations that retain simplicity presents opportunities for innovation in art and design, including new techniques and technologies for enhancing intricate art forms. - **Muted Palette:** As muted color palettes become more popular in illustration, opportunities arise for developing new methods of color manipulation in digital art. - **Fashion Illustration:** The trend of focusing on fashion and female forms in illustration provides opportunities for innovation in the fashion industry, including the development of new print techniques and fashion designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The trend of intricate illustrations may disrupt traditional forms of art and design, leading to the development of new techniques and technologies. - **Digital Art:** The use of muted color palettes in illustration presents innovation opportunities in digital art that can enhance the quality and expression of artwork. - **Fashion Industry:** The trend of fashion illustration may drive innovation in the fashion industry, including the development of new print techniques and fashion designs that cater to modern tastes and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Eye-Catching Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-saville-1.md) - [Dynamic Mathematically Shaped Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped.md) - [Intersecting Dimensional Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diorama.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Illusion-Inspired Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripples-collection.md)