# Imaginative Chromatic Illustrations Jamie Cullen's Illustrations are Psychedelic By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jamie-cullen References: [lifelounge.au](http://www.lifelounge.com.au/art-and-design/news/illustrations-of-technicoloured-insanity-by-jamie-cullen.aspx) & [jamiecullen.net](http://www.jamiecullen.net/) Jamie Cullen, a Brighton-based artist, has created a collection of illustrations that will truly ignite your imagination. His illustrations combine a "[psychedelic pop art aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia)" and "abstract physical impossibilities." Cullen combines a palette of playful, childlike [neon colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolo-paint) against a plain backdrop of white or black to create futuristic themed images. Playing with a wide variety of themes including consciousness, sex, rock n' roll and the extra terrestrial, his illustrations demonstrate what someone's vision might be like while tripping out on some pretty heavy duty drugs. While his work may come across as wickedly trippy, Jamie Cullen has been sought out by huge companies for creating [packaging labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrations-ai) and also by publishing houses. More of Cullen's work can be seen on his personal website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Psychedelic Pop Art:** Opportunity for companies to create unique marketing campaigns using bold and vibrant colors to evoke a psychedelic pop art feel. - **Futuristic Themes:** Opportunity for gaming and entertainment industries to incorporate futuristic themes into their products and services. - **Abstract Physical Impossibilities:** Opportunity for artists and designers to push the boundaries of reality by exploring abstract physical impossibilities in their work. ### Where This Applies - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for graphic designers to experiment with bright, bold colors and abstract physical shapes to create dynamic and eye-catching designs. - **Packaging Design:** Opportunity for packaging designers to use colorful and imaginative designs to create unique and memorable product branding. - **Publishing:** Opportunity for publishers to incorporate imaginative and visually striking illustrations into their book designs for a more immersive reading experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Eye-Catching Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-saville-1.md) - [Whimsical Artist-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soap-art.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Juxtaposing Artful Collaborative Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-galaxy.md) - [Spectral Painting-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomme-collection.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md)