# Body Positive Children’s Cartoons This Inspirational Cartoon Encourages Self-Confidence By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspirational-cartoon References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/96751-zen-pencils-illustrates-frida-kahlos-strange-like-me-quote-to-fight-eyebrow-shaming-because-body-positivity) & [zenpencils](http://zenpencils.com/comic/frida/) 'Zen Pencils' is an inspirational cartoon website that encourages body positivity and inclusiveness. The website is run by artist Gavin Aung Than, who allows users to submit quotes that he will turn into cartoons. Aung Than's latest series draws inspiration from the life of Frida Kahlo, who was well known for her rejection of conventional Western beauty standards. Aung Than's cartoon is based on Kahlo's famous "strange like me" quote and delivers a strong message about body positivity. The cartoon depicts a small girl who is insecure about her facial features. It is only after the girl sees a portrait of Kahlo that she realizes her perceived flaws are what make her truly unique. The inspirational cartoon delivers a message that many individuals can relate to and serves as a gentle reminder that beauty comes in many different forms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Body Positivity in Cartoons:** Opportunities for creating inclusive and empowering content for children through body-positive cartoons. - **User-generated Inspirational Cartoons:** Harnessing the power of user-generated content to create inspiring and relatable cartoons for all ages. - **Celebrating Unconventional Beauty Standards:** Promoting diversity and accepting unconventional beauty standards through cartoons that challenge societal norms. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Children's Entertainment:** Creating body-positive cartoons that promote self-confidence and inclusivity for young audiences. - **Art and Illustration:** Using cartoons and illustrations to depict inspirational messages and empower individuals of all ages. - **Content Creation and Sharing Platforms:** Developing platforms that facilitate the submission and dissemination of user-generated inspirational content, such as cartoons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Encouraging Cartoon Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redraw-your-world.md) - [Body Positivity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobodylikeyou.md) - [Life Lesson Animated Cartoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veefriends-cartoons.md) - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md) - [Body Appreciation Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-appreciation-program.md) - [Mental Health-Centric Childrens Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindy-mind.md) - [Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigfoot-kin.md) - [Uplifting Virtual Influencer Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lennnie-x-dove.md) - [Empowering Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/you-are-amazing.md)