# Retro Toy-Inspired Artwork MILKBBI Art Channels a Hipster Strawberry Shortcake By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-10-29 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milkbbi-art References: [lifelounge](http://lifelounge.com/What-happened-when-Justin-Wallis-AKA-MILKBBI-met-Strawberry-Shortcake.aspx) & [milkbbi.0fees.net](http://www.milkbbi.0fees.net/) [Retro influenced artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo), is perhaps the greatest form of art, because it embraces the style of a bygone era, but keeps it fresh with modern ideas. MILKBBI art is an example of this form, it has an illustrated vibe with a hipster edge. MILKBBI (aka Justin Wallis) is very [Strawberry Shortcake-influenced](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-scentsory-putty), embracing [childhood with terribly modern, adult themes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-care-berry-switch). The MILKBBI art is certainly something to check out, take a gander at the gallery above to see more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro Artwork:** Utilizing retro influences in artwork to create a nostalgic yet modern aesthetic. - **Hipster Design:** Incorporating hipster elements into art to appeal to a contemporary audience. - **Childhood Nostalgia:** Creating artwork inspired by childhood toys and characters to evoke a sense of nostalgia. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Exploring retro and hipster themes in artwork to attract a niche audience. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Integrating retro and hipster influences in clothing designs to cater to trendy consumers. - **Entertainment and Media:** Utilizing childhood nostalgia in movies, TV shows, and games to resonate with audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Cartoon Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxlunch-1.md) - [Retro Cartoon Back-to-school Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-styles.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Comic Strip Milk Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seki-milk.md) - [Nostalgic Cartoon Bubble Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-shortcake-drinks.md) - [Cat-Inspired Camera Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-kawaii.md) - [Street Art-Style Gummy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummies.md) - [Retro Japanese-Inspired Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postcard-bakery.md) - [Bottled Milkshake Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crusha.md)