# Intricately Textured Artwork Illustrator Kevin Stanton Creates Hand Cut Posters for Classic Plays By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-07-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kevin-stanton References: [aqua-velvet](http://aqua-velvet.com/2011/07/kevin-stanton-hand-cut-paper-theater-posters/) & [greatwindmill.blogspot](http://greatwindmill.blogspot.com/2011/06/patience.html) Kevin Stanton is an illustrator who creates simple yet bold work that speaks to audiences with ease. Located in Brooklyn, New York, the artist clearly puts a lot of love into his work. He recently created [hand cut theater posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read) for stories like The Secret Garden and La Boheme. Each poster by Kevin Stanton is intricately put together to create a [textured image](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-scad) that looks as if its moving. Check out the illustrations of Kevin Stanton for some [classic artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith). **Implications** - Consumers look for art they can relate to. Designs made with a familiar element are appealing to those who desire a more meaningful connection to their purchases. Companies trying to stay relevant on the market could focus on this aspect of instilling more meaning into their items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hand Cut Posters:** Handmade artwork is gaining popularity among consumers as they seek more meaningful and personalized connections to their purchases. - **Intricate Texture:** Incorporating intricate texture and movement in design can add depth and interest to otherwise simple artwork. - **Classic Artwork:** Despite the rise of digital art, classic handmade artwork still has a strong appeal to consumers and can offer a unique perspective. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate hand-cut techniques and intricate texture to create unique and personalized pieces for consumers. - **Theater and Entertainment:** Handmade posters and artwork can add an unexpected and customized touch to promote classic plays and productions. - **Retail and Consumer Goods:** Retailers can focus on incorporating handmade and textured elements in their products to appeal to consumers seeking a more personalized and meaningful shopping experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Graphic Patterned Artful Homeware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-paste.md) - [Heritage-Honoring Artful Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archival-poster-collection.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors.md) - [Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles.md) - [Textured Modern Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touch-collections.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md)