# Activist Coloring Books Artist Justin White's Lighthearted Depiction of the BP Oil Spill By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-white References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/07/09/oil-spill-coloring-page/) & [jublin](http://www.jublin.com/art/digital/) Artist Justin White's lighthearted depiction of the BP oil spill comes in the form of a whimsical yet thought-provoking [grown-up coloring page](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-color-cove). The creative artist produces tons of fun [digital art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards), and on his website, there is a colored-in version of his oil spill piece. He definitely has a vivid imagination, and a common theme in his work seems to be [humanized animals and cartoonish characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition). **Implications** - There are many issues within society that effect each and every individual. While many of these topics are rarely the preferred subject of conversation, companies will benefit by addressing the issue in a creative manner. By providing consumers with alternative methods to address urgent situations, consumers may be more likely to engage and participate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Activist Coloring Books:** Opportunity for companies to address social issues in a creative and engaging way through coloring books. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Entertainment:** Artists and entertainers can utilize coloring books as a medium for addressing social issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom Coloring Creators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/happypagesai.md) - [AI Kids Coloring Pages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/SPLAT-1.md) - [Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paletteplayart.md) - [Reverse Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse-coloring-book.md) - [Vibrant Creativity Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-acts-of-color.md) - [Color-In Fish Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-art-box.md) - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md) - [AI Coloring Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splat.md) - [AI Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coloring-pages-ai.md)