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# Cartoon Object Illustrations
Artist Hyemi Jeong Turns Household Objects Into Comical Pen Sketches

By M | Published 2014-09-11 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pen-sketches
References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/adorable-illustrations-made-with-everyday-objects-by-hyemi-jeong/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/hyemijeong)

Hyemi Jeong is a Korean artist and illustrator that cleverly incorporates various household objects like cotton swaps and hair clips into the body of a hilarious set of [pen sketches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-drawing-ideas). The objects become the colorful centerpieces of a variety of funny comics that turn the said object into something entirely new.

Jeong has a knack for looking at [everyday objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routines-collection) and seeing them in an entirely new perspective as vastly different things. For example, one of the drawings showcases a circular orange slice being served up as a slice of pie thanks to an added hand drawn pie dish and serving spoon. Another image turns a bottle of eyedrops upside down to make it into a miniature water cooler. While these illustrations are relatively simple, they really capture how we can see the world in a different light if we look at things from a new perspective.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 75% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Household Object Art:** Using everyday objects to create comical artwork and illustrations.
- **Humorous Object Transformation:** Turning mundane objects into unexpected and amusing creations through art.
- **Perspective Shifting Art:** Art that challenges the viewer to see everyday objects in a new and different way.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Art and Design:** There is an opportunity to create new artwork and illustrations that use household objects to tell visually compelling stories.
- **Advertising and Marketing:** Companies can use humorous object transformation in their advertisements to present their products in an unexpected and amusing way.
- **Interior Design:** Designers can use perspective shifting art to create unique and playful interior decor.

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