# Pencils as Canvas The Art of GhostPatrol By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-05-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencils-as-canvas-the-art-of-ghostpatrol References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/) & [ghostpatrol.net](http://www.ghostpatrol.net/menu.htm) I fell in love with this unusual but beautiful art the moment I stumbled upon it. This [pencil art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pencilify-ai) comes from the creative mind of someone who calls himself **GhostPatrol**. This individual is an Australian-based artist who [sculpts, paints, draws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti), sews and works with different media to produce his art. This particular work used pencils not as the tool to draw with, but as its canvas and the result is simply amazing! **Implications** - This series of [wildly innovative and impulsive art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) was powered by GhostPatrol's single-minded passion to dig his hands into as many aspects of art as possible. His creativity brings us the spoils. Do not be surprised if you begin to hear his name more -- he's clearly an abnormally talented man. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Pencil Art as a Canvas:** Artists are using pencils as their canvas for creating unique works of art. - **Multimedia Art:** Artists like GhostPatrol are combining various forms of media to create inspiring new works of art. - **Innovative Art Techniques:** Artists are pushing the boundaries of traditional art techniques and finding new and innovative ways to create. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** The art industry can benefit from exploring and promoting unique and innovative art techniques like those used by GhostPatrol. - **Stationery:** Companies in the stationery industry can explore the potential for pencils as a canvas and create new products for artists. - **Education:** Educational institutions can incorporate modern and innovative art techniques like those used by GhostPatrol into their curriculum to inspire students to explore their creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Writing Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphite-paintbrush-writing-instrument.md) - [Stone-Grip Conical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere.md) - [Recycled Plastic Writing Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mechanical-drop-pencil.md) - [Realistic Sketch-Reflective Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series.md) - [Clothespin-Inspired Mechanical Pencils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentapa.md) - [Creativity-Fostering Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-walls.md) - [Visual Email Newsletters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visual-email-newsletters.md) - [Minimalist Floating Pen Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-pen.md) - [Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woset.md)