# Trippy Whimsical Illustrations Mel Kadel's Dreamlike Drawings are Easy On the Eyes By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-05-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mel-kadels-dreamlike-drawings References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/mel-kadels-drawings/) & [melkadel](http://www.melkadel.com/) Flowy, understated and muted, Mel Kadel's [dreamlike drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-outlines) are something to behold. Often using a [multitude of different shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shape-of-play), the aged-looking creations are inspired. Kadel uses an approach she describes as "drawing with an eyelash." Careful and light in execution, the outcome is a gentle and pleasing aesthetic. The illustrations seem to radiate love and feature a cartoonish character. Muted rainbows sounds like an oxymoron, but you'll see many in Kadel's work. Some pieces radiate a story of struggle, where other seem to emit pure love. In any case, these lovely drawings would make a beautiful addition to a [children's bedroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface) or any playful space. Subtle, dynamic and lovely, Mel Kadel's work is undeniably likable. Already feeling the love on the blogosphere, more great things can be expected from this visionary. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Flowy, Understated and Muted Illustrations:** Opportunity for creating calming and soothing artwork for wellness and lifestyle industries. - **Drawing with an Eyelash Technique:** Potential for developing new drawing techniques that focus on delicacy and precision. - **Muted Rainbows Aesthetic:** Possibility for incorporating muted rainbow color schemes in design and fashion industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wellness:** Integrating calming and soothing artwork into wellness products and services. - **Art and Design:** Exploring new drawing techniques and incorporating delicate and precise artwork into various design industries. - **Fashion:** Incorporating muted rainbow color schemes in clothing and accessories designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsically Vibrant Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama.md) - [Hand-Painted Wallpaper Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sylvan.md) - [Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gallery-at-sketch.md) - [Juxtaposing Artful Collaborative Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-galaxy.md) - [Art-Appreciating Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-hazy-ipas.md) - [Kyoto-Inspired Solo Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ode-to-kyoto.md) - [Ultra-Colorful Design Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-studio.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Marble-Patterned Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-interior.md)