# Cartoonish Felt Collages Italian Artist Jacopo Rosati Creates Adorably Engaging Artwork By Meghan Young | Published 2012-08-16 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacopo-rosati References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/08/15/Cool-Felt-Collages-By-Jacopo-Rosati/) & [jacoporosati](http://www.jacoporosati.com/) Artist Jacopo Rosati creates engaging artwork out of [felt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia). Colorful, [cartoonish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel) and completely cute, the collages pop right off of the canvas and into people's hearts. Although the images aren't necessarily endearing in an emotional way, they are captivating in a nostalgic one. From [classic superhero portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1) to a day at the beach, Jacopo Rosati hones in on fun scenarios and concepts that people will find hard to resist. Born and based in Venice, Italy, Jacopo Rosati's artwork is very specific. Described on his website, "His graphic universe is populated by small lovable characters who live in a world dominated by a geometric view of spaces, thick black strokes and a limited palette of colors." By expertly contrasting these elements, Jacopo Rosati makes art that is visually appealing and instantly enjoyable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Felt Art:** The creative use of felt in art can provide a new way to generate engaging and creative artwork. - **Cartoon Art:** Cartoon art can be used in a variety of ways to make compelling and interesting artwork. - **Nostalgic Art:** Nostalgic art can be used as a way to connect with people's emotions and memories. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Arts Industry:** The fine arts industry can leverage the use of unique materials like felt to create visually compelling artwork. - **Media and Entertainment Industry:** The media and entertainment industry can use cartoon art as a way to create new animated content. - **Advertising Industry:** The advertising industry can leverage the use of nostalgic art to create memorable and engaging advertising campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Felt-Made Novelty Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bourdon-street-chippy.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Artistically Rendered One-Of-A-Kind Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romero-britto.md) - [Graphic Motif Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-jacquard.md) - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md) - [Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-collection.md) - [Sea-Inspired Mini Sculpture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures.md)