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# Comical Ex-Lover Illustrations
Gabriel Silveira Depicts the Different Types of Ex-Lovers

By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-06-17 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gabriel-silveira
References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/366454/Humorous-Illustrations-Depict-The-Various-Types-Of-Ex-Lovers/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gabrielsilveira)

Gabriel Silveira, a Brazil-based illustrator and graphic designer, created a series of illustrations that mock various [personality traits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-acrobat) of exes. The artist must have quite the [romantic history](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baza) too, because he came up with ten different kinds of ex-lovers.

Each "lover" is drawn as a comical character that has exaggerated features and mannerisms. They hint to the stereotypical behaviors of those who got the short end of the stick in a relationship, like "talking nonsense," "stalking," "gaining weight" and "drunk dialing."

A rooster fittingly represents the ex who won't stop talking, an awkwardly square-shaped character with binoculars represents the stalker and the drunk dialer is depicted with a phone and a bottle of alcohol in his hands.

The illustrations were created in homage to iGay, a brazillian website focused on the LGBT audience.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 55% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Mocking Ex-lover Illustrations:** Opportunity to create humorous and relatable content for those experiencing breakups.
- **Illustrating Stereotypical Behaviors:** Chance to explore and depict common traits and actions associated with ex-lovers in a visually engaging way.
- **Characterizing Ex-lovers:** Potential to develop a series of characters that represent different types of ex-lovers, appealing to a wide audience.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Graphic Design:** Possibility for graphic designers to create similar illustrations for various themes, such as relationships, dating, or personal experiences.
- **Humor and Entertainment:** Opportunity to incorporate comedic elements into content creation, catering to audiences seeking light-hearted and relatable material.
- **LGBT Media and Marketing:** Potential for LGBT-focused websites, publications, and brands to collaborate with artists and illustrators to create engaging content for their target audience.

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