# Vintage Boozey Art Miles Thompson Makes 1950s-Inspired Artwork By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-10-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miles-thompson References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/archives/2009/10/miles_thomson.php) & [koochekoo.blogspot](http://koochekoo.blogspot.com/) Miles Thomson is a wild man—just look at his photos! The Californian artist knows his way around fun-loving illustrations which mix “elements of surf art, jazz iconography, cowboys and injuns, vagabonds and drunks, life and death—all that good stuff—in a [lowbrow style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer) that looks like a Hallmark card from the ‘50s.“ These are exactly the type of drawings that Donald Draper of the hip series 'Mad Men' would use for a magazine ad. Max Thompson is also working on images of [famed icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-54) Al Capone, John Dillinger and Jesse James, so be sure to be on the lookout for those! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Lowbrow Art Revival:** There is an opportunity for artists and businesses to capitalize on the growing nostalgia for vintage-style illustrations. - **Surf and Western Inspired Art:** With their mix of surf and western elements, these illustrations have the potential to appeal to a broad range of consumers. - **Iconic Figures in Art:** Incorporating well-known figures like Al Capone, John Dillinger, and Jesse James into artwork could resonate with audiences looking for edgy or rebellious art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art industry could benefit from artists like Miles Thompson who are pioneering new styles and reviving nostalgia for vintage designs. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands seeking to tap into the retro aesthetic could use lowbrow art to create vintage-style advertisements that appeal to consumers. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Clothing and accessory companies could incorporate lowbrow art into their designs to appeal to consumers looking for unique, edgy styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spectral Painting-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thomme-collection.md) - [Whiskey-Themed Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfest.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Cannabis Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo.md) - [Artistic Whiskey Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breckenridge-px-naranja-cask-finish-whiskey.md) - [Street Artist Tequila Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustavo-zermeo-jr.md) - [Artist-Inspired Custom Whisky Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-whisky-blends.md) - [Western-Inspired Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-inspired-textiles.md) - [Aristically Adorned Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-canned-cocktail.md) - [Artist-Honoring Bourbon Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-jones-distilling-co.md)