# Prison Tattootorials Dave Decat Illustrates Wonderfully Inked Caricatures By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-19 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dave-decat References: [inkbutter](http://inkbutter.com/the-art-of-dave-decat) & [myspace](http://www.myspace.com/davedecat) These Dave Decat illustrations are some of the most impressive caricatures I've seen. Decat's work consists of inked up inmates done in a blue color scheme that shows off their [tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barriere). In addition to these illustrations, he's also drawn up caricatures featuring other tatted individuals that have a more colorful aesthetic. Dave Decat is a former [tattooist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inked-out) in Brussels. An official website for this talented artist will be launched soon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Prison Tattoos as Art:** Prison tattoos could become a mainstream form of art with the help of talented illustrators like Dave Decat. - **Blue Aesthetics:** Monochrome art could see a new surge of popularity as blue-inked prison caricatures become more mainstream. - **Tattoo Caricatures:** Illustrators could explore the potential of creating tattoo caricatures as a new form of illustration that celebrates body art. ### Where This Applies - **Tattoo Industry:** Tattoo artists could collaborate with illustrators to create unique caricatures that showcase their clients' tattoos and expand their creative horizons. - **Art Industry:** Illustrators could find new business opportunities by creating tattoo caricatures that can be sold as prints or exhibited in galleries. - **Digital Art Industry:** Digital artists could explore the potential of creating digital versions of tattoo caricatures that can be shared and sold online to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dainty Minimalist Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterstone.md) - [Tattoo-Covered Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/86-tattoo-limited-edition.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Bespoke Car Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Tattoo-Inspired-Land-Rover.md) - [Generative Art Tattoo Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot-1.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-tattoo-ai.md) - [AI Tattoo Visualizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-studio-ai.md) - [Tattooed Digital Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlotl-by-inkbox.md)