# Devious Cartoon Drawings These Jonatan Cantero Artworks are Maniacally Magical By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-27 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonatan-cantero-artworks References: [shockblast.net](http://www.shockblast.net/jonatan-cantero-worx/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/jonatancantero) These Jonatan Cantero artworks are a mischievous blend between the playful and the nightmarish. Featuring [surreal dreamscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection) populated with an eclectic array of [monsters and robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork), each piece is as unique as it is creepy. More than anything, however, what separates Jonatan Cantero's art truly apart is its sense of discovery and imagination. Each drawing is a completely brand new adventure complete with its own individual color palette and imagery, which gives his work an unlimited sense of possibility. **Implications** - People tend to use their imagination when they are children and often use it less when they get older. Businesses that create advertisements that bring people back into a [world of imagination and fantasy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anima) provide a small break from the hectic adult lifestyle that may brighten their day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cartoon Surrealism:** Opportunity for artists and businesses to embrace the surreal and create unique, imaginative pieces that transport viewers into new worlds. - **Playful Nightmares:** A trend of blending the playful with the nightmarish, creating exciting, unexpected works of art and potentially disrupting traditional artistic genres. - **Personalized Adventures:** Opportunities for artists and businesses to create personalized experiences for consumers, where each piece is a unique adventure, and imaginations can run wild. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Artists can tap into this trend of blending the playful with the nightmarish and surreal, and create pieces that transport viewers into new and exciting worlds. - **Advertising:** Businesses can create imaginative advertisements that provide a break from the hectic adult lifestyle, tapping into people's sense of imagination and fantasy. - **Fashion:** Opportunities for fashion designers to incorporate surreal and imaginative elements into their designs, creating unique and exciting pieces that stand out in a crowded market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Transformative AI Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawings-alive.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md)