# Tattoo-Inspired Mashup Drawings Pedro Lourenco Remixes Iconic Imagery for Powerful Cartoons By Marie | Published 2011-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedro-lourenco References: [cultriot](http://cultriot.com/2011/10/pedro-lourenco/) & [pedrolourenco.tumblr](http://pedrolourenco.tumblr.com/) You won’t often find Darth Vader skateboarding in tube socks (unless you’re in the right neighborhood), or a tiger-headed [tattooed lady](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-compact) at the beach, but with Pedro Lourenco’s artwork, these characters and many other [pop culture remixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-logo-remix) are exactly what you’ll get. The Portugal-based illustrator creates funny and bizarre image mashups, which, if you look beyond the surface, also hold social commentary. Of all the remixed drawings, my favorite is Pedro’s take on the 'cat’s cradle' game, with the head of a kitten at the center. Lucky for me, a soon-to-be cat lady, Pedro includes cat references in a lot of his work, as well as fiercer characters, like a t-rex pushing a shopping cart. With the abundance of [pop culture commentators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon) and cartoonists on the web, it’s often difficult to differentiate between them all, but Pedro Lourenco’s signature style is definitely something that can’t be missed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pop Culture Remixes:** Exploring the combination of iconic imagery and social commentary through funny and bizarre image mashups. - **Cartoonist Web Presence:** Standing out in the crowded online space of pop culture commentators and cartoonists with a unique and unmistakable signature style. - **Animal-themed Artwork:** Creating artwork that incorporates animal references, such as cats and tigers, to add an interesting dimension to the mashup illustrations. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Illustration:** Embracing the trend of pop culture remixes and unique artistic styles to create captivating and thought-provoking artwork. - **Digital Media and Entertainment:** Providing a fresh perspective and unique content in the competitive space of pop culture commentary and cartooning through online platforms. - **Fashion and Merchandise:** Capitalizing on the popularity of mashup artwork by incorporating Pedro Lourenco's signature style into clothing, accessories, and other merchandise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Artful Cartoon-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doraemon-meets-the-louvre.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Tattooed Digital Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superlotl-by-inkbox.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md)