# Deep-Seated Fears Illustrations Fran Krause Draws People’s Deepest Darkest Fears By Mesel Isaac | Published 2014-02-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepest-darkest-fears References: [lostateminor](http://www.lostateminor.com/2014/01/28/illustrator-draws-peoples-deepest-darkest-fears-posts-tumblr/) & [deep-dark-fears.tumblr](http://deep-dark-fears.tumblr.com/) On his Tumblr account entitled Deep Dark Fears, Fran Krause renders the deepest darkest fears that his followers submit to him, in his [beautiful and eerie art style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deepseek-image) We all have fears; for better or worse, it’s part of the human condition. But beyond our regular fears of public speaking or being caught in the middle of a “sharknado,” we also have many irrational fears, such as ice skating over someone’s fingers or accidentally sending someone you were [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rival-peak) stalking a friend request. Some of the deepest darkest fears Fran Krause illustrates range from the bizarre, to funny, to downright terrifying. Deep Dark Fears is sure to have one user-submitted fear that will have you thinking to yourself, “I thought I was the only one.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **User-submitted Fears:** Opportunity for businesses to create platforms or communities for individuals to share and connect over their deepest fears. - **Illustrating Fear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to provide visual representations of fears, allowing individuals to confront and understand their own anxieties. - **Irrational Fears:** Businesses can develop products or services that address irrational fears, providing comfort or solutions to individuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art & Illustration:** The art industry can benefit from incorporating Fran Krause's style and concept of illustrating fears, offering unique and personalized artworks. - **Technology & Social Media:** Tech companies can create platforms or apps that encourage users to share their fears, fostering a supportive community and promoting mental health. - **Psychology & Therapy:** The psychology industry can utilize visual representations of fears in therapy sessions to help individuals overcome and manage their anxieties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curated Horror Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tales-of-the-weird.md) - [Hyper-Realistic Flesh Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito.md) - [Horrific Beer-Themed Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer.md) - [Spooky Beer Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/empty-beer-glass.md) - [Daily Scary Stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scare-me.md) - [Anime Horror-Style Reimaginations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Contemporary Classic Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-wakes-the-deep.md) - [Easy Drawing Inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-drawing-ideas.md)