# Quirky Cartoon Sketches Mattias Adolfsson Creates Whimsical Wonders in His Notebooks By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mattias-adolfsson References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/incredible-moleskine-sketches) & [mattiasa.blogspot](http://mattiasa.blogspot.com/) [Moleskine notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-1) are very small, so it's surprising to see how much Mattias Adolfsson was able to accomplish within that space. The Swedish artist makes [quirky sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-drawing-ideas) of [whimsical worlds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1) inhabited by adorable citizens. His work is often very busy, but it doesn't strain the eye; in fact, you'll find yourself constantly examining the pictures. Adolfsson's work is quite similar to the art of French movie 'The Triplets of Belleville,' but his work holds its own. Mattias Adolfsson also has an impressive portfolio of must-see art on his blog. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Miniature Art:** Creating intricate and detailed artwork within small spaces. - **Whimsical Illustrations:** Designing imaginative and fantastical drawings that capture viewers' attention. - **Visual Storytelling:** Using illustrations to convey narratives and engage audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Art Supplies:** Providing artists with high-quality materials for creating detailed artwork in small formats. - **Publishing:** Producing and distributing books and magazines featuring whimsical illustrations and visual storytelling. - **Animation:** Utilizing the style and creativity of whimsical illustrations in animated films and TV shows. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3-artists-3-countries.md) - [Pleated Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-and-issey-miyake.md) - [Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleash-your-genius.md) - [Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Art Doodle-Collaborative Napkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissue-box-collection.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md)