# Amateur Political Sketches Politics and Pop Culture Through the Eyes of Mitchell MacNaughton By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-10 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mitchell-macnaughton References: [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_details.asp?individual_id=304950) Pittsburgh-based Mitchell MacNaughton is a “young artist looking to get [his] work noticed,” according to his Coroflot profile. With these sketches, he is well on his way. MacNaughton sketches [political leaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix), like Obama and Ted Kennedy, and [pop culture icons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1), like Conan O'Brien, in representative poses. Mitchell MacNaughton's drawings are emotive of the backstory of each person and situation, and his political statements subtly shine through his work. **Implications** - Politics and pop culture are two forces that are closely linked in the eyes of the public, especially in the wake of the most recent US election. Iconic figures in both worlds that are recognizable to the masses serve as the inspiration behind countless [works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith), parodies, campaigns and editorials. In a society that is obsessed with this branch of culture, art that is infused with celebrity imagery attracts a broad range of consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Politics and Pop Culture:** Opportunities to create art, parodies, campaigns, and editorials that blend politics and pop culture, appealing to a wide audience. - **Art Infused with Celebrity Imagery:** A demand for artwork that incorporates recognizable figures from politics and pop culture, attracting a broad range of consumers. - **Emotive and Subtle Political Statements:** An opportunity to convey political messages through emotive and nuanced artwork, sparking conversations and reflections. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Incorporating celebrities and political figures into artwork, appealing to the public's fascination with politics and pop culture. - **Advertising:** Creating ad campaigns that blend politics and pop culture, capturing the attention of a wide range of consumers. - **Publishing:** Producing editorials and books that feature artwork combining politics and pop culture, appealing to a diverse readership. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Uniquely Designed Artistic Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-wallpaper.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Artful Activism Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowflake-exhibition.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Robotic Portrait Sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pankraz-piktograph.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md)