# Deceptively Childlike Drawings These Keith Shore Illustrations Deal With Adult Situations By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keith-shore References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/3281-keith-shore) & [keithshore](http://keithshore.com/) Although the [artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) of Keith Shore may look [childlike](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-outlines), it is far from it. Looking closely, you can see that there is not only a lot of detail in each image, but its content also deals with rather adult situations. Born in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, Keith Shore currently resides in Lambertville, New Jersey. Having held [countless exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shape-of-play), his client list is also incredibly long. See more of this talented artist's work above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 10% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Childlike Artwork:** The trend of deceptively childlike artwork that incorporates adult content presents opportunities for disrupting traditional art displays and challenging societal expectations. - **Detail-oriented Illustrations:** The trend of highly detailed illustrations, such as those created by Keith Shore, creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the fields of graphic design, advertising, and storytelling. - **Adult-themed Imagery:** The use of adult themes and situations in seemingly innocent illustrations like Keith Shore's provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the publishing, entertainment, and fashion industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Traditional Art Exhibitions:** The trend of deceptively childlike artwork with adult content presents an opportunity for disrupting traditional art exhibitions and attracting new audiences. - **Graphic Design and Advertising:** The trend of highly detailed illustrations offers opportunities for disrupting traditional graphic design and advertising practices by incorporating more intricate and captivating elements. - **Publishing and Entertainment:** The use of adult-themed imagery in innocent illustrations presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the publishing and entertainment industries by challenging conventional visual narratives and appealing to new consumer demographics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Artist-Inspired Linen Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slowtide.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keith-haring-popup-book.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md)