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# Intricate Post-It Illustrations
Don Kenn's Monster Post-Its are Something Scary

By Allison Love | Published 2010-09-01 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/don-kenns-monster-post-its
References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/33888) & [textureculture](http://www.textureculture.com/don-kenn/)

Don Kenn's Monster Post-its are definitely incredibly intricate. The artist has taken regular yellow Post-It notes and created these monster masterpieces using his amazing sketching skills.

The artist is known for his work on [children's shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset) so it's no wonder these works are so well done. Don Kenn's Monster Post-its are definitely something to glance through, even if you have an aversion to monsters.

**Implications** - Kenn shows his eye for visually arresting scenes and his impeccable artistic talent to create whimsical yet somewhat frightening scenes of monsters interacting with each other and figures floating skyward via their umbrellas. The [Post-It canvas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) that frames these illustrations adds another level of intricacy.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.8/10
- Popularity: 90% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Intricate Post-it Illustrations:** Don Kenn's creative use of Post-It notes suggests opportunities for art and office supply companies to showcase unique designs and products.
- **Children's Show Artistry:** The success of Don Kenn's transition from children's shows to intricate monster art reveals the potential for cross-industry collaboration between entertainment and fine arts.
- **Whimsically Frightening Art:** Don Kenn's ability to balance whimsy and fright in his Post-It illustrations presents an opportunity for horror and fantasy-themed entertainment industries to explore new storytelling methods.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Office Supplies:** The popularity of Don Kenn's Monster Post-its indicates a potential to innovate office supplies by offering unique and creative designs.
- **Fine Arts:** Don Kenn's artistic talent demonstrates the potential for crossover collaborations between the fine arts and entertainment industries.
- **Entertainment:** Don Kenn's work highlights the potential for horror and fantasy entertainment industries to explore new storytelling methods through unique and engaging art.

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