# Taunting Interactive Illustrations Inkteraction Art by Alex Solis Brings 2D Drawings Off the Page By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-05-04 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-illustrations References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2015/05/02/interactive-ink-illustrations/) & [alexmdc.tumblr](http://alexmdc.tumblr.com/tagged/inkteraction) While some may doubt that more dimension is left to be discovered in the art of sketching, these interactive illustrations suggest otherwise. The artist, Alex Solis, uses an [inky black pen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere) to draw quite animated––but static––caricatures, but the complete artworks are actually photos with tangible interference. The Inkteraction image series features a few characters, including a chubby boy and his skeletal persona. Portraits of him are doodled in great detail with discernible missing elements, as if invisible forces are impacting him. The pictures make the most visual sense when they're laid flat and photographed with human hands and faces, punching, strangling and pinching the scribbled subject. He's tormented with pencils, karate chops, blown breath and even fire from lighters. Ultimately, these interactive illustrations certainly breathe great life into the [hand-drawn medium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-it). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Illustrations:** Opportunity for creating interactive artworks that combine traditional drawing techniques with photography and tangible interference. - **Dimensional Sketching:** Potential for exploring new dimensions in traditional sketching by incorporating missing elements and invisible forces. - **Inky Art:** Growing trend of using inky black pen to create highly detailed and animated caricatures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for artists to push the boundaries of traditional art forms and experiment with interactive illustrations. - **Photography:** Innovative possibilities for photographers to collaborate with artists and capture interactive illustrations in visually compelling ways. - **Entertainment:** Exciting opportunity for entertainment companies to incorporate interactive illustrations in digital media and interactive storytelling experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Transformative AI Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawings-alive.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Interactive Creativity Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-interactive-wall.md) - [Interactive Tattoo Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory.md) - [Artistic AI Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketcher-x.md) - [Voice-Activated Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraimic.md)