# Real Life 'Toons Charlie Brown Gets A Step Closer to Reality Thanks to Tim O'Brien By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-07-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-toons-charlie-brown-tim-obrien References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/23238/) & [drawger](http://www.drawger.com/tonka/?section=articles&article_id=8259) I’ve always loved when artists make something like a [cartoon character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series) a little more in tune with reality. These drawings are by Tim O'Brien, who created a Charlie Brown with a very realistic look. The piece was made as a submission to a show titled, ‘MONSTERS?’ in Santa Monica at the Corpro Gallery. The show opened July 11th, so make sure to check out Tim O’Brien’s Charlie Brown monster either in the gallery above or in person. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Realistic Cartoons:** Creating realistic versions of cartoon characters is a trend that can be applied across all types of media, from animation to advertising. - **Humanized Animation:** Blurring the lines between animation and reality opens up opportunities for new types of storytelling and entertainment that will captivate audiences. - **Artistic Reimagining:** Artists can put their own spin on well-known characters to provide a fresh take on beloved franchises, generating buzz and interest from fans. ### Where This Applies - **Animation:** Incorporating realistic elements into animation can make shows and movies more engaging, and give creators a unique edge in a competitive market. - **Advertising:** Using realistic versions of popular characters in marketing campaigns can grab viewers' attention and create a memorable brand identity. - **Fan Art:** Artistic reimagining of beloved characters is a popular trend in the fan art community, providing an avenue for talented artists to gain exposure and recognition for their work. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Child-Friendly Cartoon Art Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooly.md) - [Space-Themed Cartoon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-peanuts-marlin-space-orbit.md) - [Playful Cartoon-Forward Watch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-worldwide.md) - [Nostalgic Cartoon-Joint Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-comic-1.md) - [Christmas-Themed Cartoon Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timex-x-peanuts-marlin.md) - [Comic-Honoring Digital Pixel Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-tamagotchi.md) - [Cartoon-Themed Family Sock Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bombas-x-peanuts.md) - [Cartoon Dog-Inspired Whimsical Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoopy-lamp.md) - [Cheeky Cartoon-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanuts-collections.md)