# Weapon-Brandishing Brutes Artist Ijul is a Master at Illustrating Dynamic Images By Jason Soy | Published 2011-12-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ijul References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/en/artistes/how-to-kill-a-giant-robot-les-illustrations-de-ijul/) & [ijul.deviantart](http://ijul.deviantart.com/) DeviantART user Ijul sure knows how to please [comic book and video game fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains) everywhere. Not only does his artwork feature badasses from all corners of geek culture, but he also always manages to put a fierce spin on heroes, elevating their already high levels of cool to epic proportions. Ijul, who's also known as 'viewtyfullJoel,' is an Indonesian illustrator who primarily works with [digital tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrations-ai). His works are always dynamic and usually capture his subjects in some form of butt-kicking. It's also evident looking through his portfolio that he's mastered the art of drawing [complex armor and weaponry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wesn-the-cell-shaded-allman) as many of his creations have heroes wearing and wielding those two things. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dynamic Illustrations:** There is a trend of artists creating dynamic and fierce illustrations that elevate the coolness of comic book and video game characters. - **Geek Culture Art:** There is a trend of artists incorporating characters from geek culture, such as comic books and video games, into their artwork. - **Mastering Digital Tools:** There is a trend of artists mastering digital tools to create complex illustrations of armor and weaponry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore new opportunities to cater to the demand for dynamic illustrations that capture the essence of geek culture. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage the popularity of geek culture art to create merchandise and collaborations with artists, expanding their reach to fans. - **Digital Tools and Software:** The digital tools and software industry can focus on developing advanced tools that help artists master the creation of complex illustrations of armor and weaponry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [Sci-Fi Nostalgic Dragon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ground-dragon.md) - [Branded Illustration Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrations-ai.md) - [Mind-Bending Graphic Novels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incal.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Sci-Fi Show Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-1.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md)