# Dapper 1950s Drawings Jonathan Bartlett Renders Retro and Dynamic Illustrations By Sophia Pelka | Published 2012-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jonathan-bartlett1 References: [english.mashkulture.net](http://english.mashkulture.net/2012/04/04/the-art-of-jonathan-bartlett/) & [bartlettstudio](http://bartlettstudio.com/) Jonathan Bartlett unleashes his highly nostalgic vision through his illustrations, encapsulating the culture of the male-dominated 1950s. His graphics are highly scenic, based in narrative, and at times, surreal. His works incorporate a dynamic compositional style to evoke a feeling of presence from the audience. His ring fighter piece is dimmed in red hues, and captures a moment of movement and excitement. The audience feels involved in the scene and enraptured by the characters depicted. Bartlett graduated with an [MFA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dramatic-arts-building) from the [School of Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colgio-de-santa-maria), with a major in illustration as visual essay. His emotional communication is astounding and engaging. His era work is reminiscent of the work of famed [Norman Rockwell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-rockwell-for-pottery-barn), with endearing characters and wholesome imagery. He takes it to the next level with retrofuturistic details, like exploding bullets and smoking toads. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 48% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nostalgic Illustration:** Opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for artwork that evokes nostalgia and captures the essence of a past era. - **Dynamic and Scenic Graphics:** Opportunity to create visually engaging illustrations that tell a story and evoke a strong emotional response from the audience. - **Retrofuturistic Artwork:** Opportunity to merge elements of the past with futuristic concepts, creating captivating and unique illustrations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and illustrators can explore new techniques and styles to meet the demand for nostalgic and dynamic illustrations. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands can utilize nostalgic and scenic graphics to create impactful and memorable campaigns that resonate with their target audience. - **Media and Entertainment:** Film studios and video game developers can incorporate retrofuturistic artwork to create visually stunning and immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Drawing-Inpsired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-project.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Childlike Characters Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childlike-characters-art-exhibition.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcard-bakery.md) - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [Retro-Inspired Beer Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellwoods-brewery.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md)