# Detailed Moleskine Sketches (UPDATE) Mattias Adolfsson Has a New Batch of Great Moleskine Sketches By Andrew Sztein | Published 2013-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-sketches References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/spotlight/2013/02/05/Gorgeous-Moleskine-Illustrations-by-Mattias-Adolfsson/) & [mattiasa.blogspot](http://mattiasa.blogspot.ca/) Mattias Adolfsson knows a thing or two about making amazing [Moleskine sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-x-blackpink). He's been doing it for years, and he's just released a new batch on his blog that may be his best work yet. Moleskine refers to the ubiquitous brand of notebooks in Europe that features specific rulings bound in a specially coated cardboard and an elastic band to keep the book closed. But we're looking at his insanely detailed [pencil sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils) inside the notebooks. Whether the Swedish artist drawing an organ with countless knobs, a cramped circuit board or a packed squid bar you can't help but stare and notice all the tiny details he's packed into the drawings. My personal favorite is the book on a scientist's shelf that simply reads "A Big Book." Adolfsson has just released his [first book of sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche) that is available through his blog. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Detailed Moleskine Sketches:** Artists are utilizing the unique characteristics of Moleskine notebooks to create intricate and detailed sketches. - **Pencil Drawing Renaissance:** Pencil drawing is experiencing a resurgence in popularity as artists and art enthusiasts appreciate the craftsmanship and intricate detail of the medium. - **Nostalgic Notebooks:** Consumers are embracing the nostalgia of old-school notebooks, like Moleskine, as a way to disconnect from technology and nurture creativity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can utilize the unique features of Moleskine notebooks to create unique and intricate pieces. - **Stationery and Office Supplies:** Manufacturers of stationery and office supplies can capitalize on the trend of consumers embracing old-school notebooks and pencil drawing by creating innovative products that cater to this market. - **Publishing:** Publishers can take advantage of the rising popularity of pencil drawing and Moleskine notebooks by releasing more books featuring this type of artwork and promoting them to a broader audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3-artists-3-countries.md) - [Analog Creativity-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unleash-your-genius.md) - [Clinical Bed Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hospital-bed-notebook.md) - [Architectural Legacy Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tadao-ando-sketches-drawings-and-architecture.md) - [Neighborhood Stationery Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-1.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Hybrid Luxe Card Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noteanote.md) - [AI-Powered Smart Notebooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moleskine-smart.md) - [Elegant Analog Note Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-taking-kit.md)