# Fantasy Circus Illustrations Molly Crabapple Creates Wonderfully Captivating Artworks By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-01-12 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molly-crabapple References: [mollycrabapple](http://mollycrabapple.com/fine-art/) & [mollycrabapple](http://mollycrabapple.com/about/) Molly Crabapple is a talented and unique artist who often draws using a Victorian style, with the content of her illustrations being quite scandalous. In this particular series, Molly Crabapple features circuses, fairy tales and strip clubs all rolled into one. Often times, her characters are only partially dressed or even completely nude. Molly Crabapple has illustrated for [Marvel Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girls-crew), the [New York Times](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-la-anthony) and the Wall Street Journal, proving her skills as an illustrative artist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Victorian-style Illustrations:** Exploring the combination of Victorian aesthetics with modern themes can create unique and captivating artwork for various industries. - **Scandalous Artwork:** Pushing the boundaries of societal norms through scandalous illustrations can attract attention and create disruption within the art and entertainment industries. - **Merging Different Themes:** Combining seemingly unrelated themes, such as circuses, fairy tales, and strip clubs, can open up new creative possibilities across different artistic mediums. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Illustration:** Artists and illustrators can leverage the Victorian-style and scandalous artwork trends to create unique pieces that stand out in the market. - **Publishing and Media:** Publishing houses and media companies can explore the use of scandalous and visually captivating artwork to engage audiences and differentiate their content. - **Fashion and Design:** Fashion designers and creative directors can draw inspiration from the Victorian style and merge different themes to create avant-garde designs that disrupt the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Chef-Designed Kitchen Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molly-baz.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Artistic Rum Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artists-of-the-abyss.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Fantasy Energy Drink Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-energy-ultra.md) - [Artist-Designed Wallpaper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wallpaper-collection1.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Fair Food-Inspired Chocolate Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-foods.md) - [Surreal Dark Comedy Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-digital-circus.md)