# Sketch Photography Johan Thornqvist Blends Illustrations and Photography By Matt Ho | Published 2010-12-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/johan-thornqvist-illustrations References: [snarlik.se](http://www.snarlik.se/) Stumbling upon Johan Thornqvist's illustrations was a real treat because the world created from his art is one anyone would love to be a part of. Thornqvist mixes fiction and reality together by incorporating [sketches into actual photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1). Most of his pieces consist of [miniature worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji) behind photographed backgrounds portraying the harmonious everyday life of [whimsical characters and animals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerthemed-illustrations) living together. A miniature city on top of a fire hydrant, a bus strolling through a field of yellow flowers -- these are just a few examples of some of the fantastic work that John Thornqvist has done with more to see available at his website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Blended Reality Photography:** Opportunity to combine virtual illustrations with real-life photography to create immersive and fantastical visual experiences. - **Miniature Worlds:** Potential for creating intricate and charming miniature scenes within photography, capturing the imagination of viewers. - **Whimsical Characters and Animals:** Opportunity to incorporate fantastical characters and animals into photography, adding a touch of magic and wonder to visual storytelling. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** Innovative photographers can explore new techniques to create unique and enchanting images. - **Illustration:** Illustrators can collaborate with photographers to bring their sketches to life, blurring the line between traditional and digital artwork. - **Visual Entertainment:** Film, animation, and gaming industries can draw inspiration from blended reality photography to create visually captivating experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Social Experiment Virtual Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncanny-spaces.md)