# Whimsical Children Illustrations These Ryan Snook Images are Wonderfully Playful By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryan-snook References: [cuded](http://www.cuded.com/2011/01/illustrations-by-ryan-snook/#more-2683) & [ryansnook](http://www.ryansnook.com/) Having seen many abstract art pieces coming across in the work of Ryan Snook, it was certainly a refreshing change. Ryan Snook is a freelance artist who specializes in conceptual, narrative and [children’s illustration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-outlines). His pictures depict [whimsical individuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eternal-child) often in fun or troubled scenarios. The [vibrant colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) and the way his characters express themselves makes his drawings a lot of fun. Even though his illustrations may be targeted towards children, it’ll honestly attract just about anyone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Abstract Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating abstract art pieces for children's illustrations. - **Conceptual Illustration:** Disruptive innovation in using conceptual illustration to create engaging and playful children's images. - **Vibrant Colors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in using vibrant colors to make children's illustrations more visually appealing. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating whimsical children's illustrations in the art and design industry. - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in using Ryan Snook's style of illustrations for children's books and publications. - **Toy and Game:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating playful characters based on Ryan Snook's illustrations for toys and games industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Creative Kid's Drawings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joyful-outlines.md) - [Transformative AI Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawings-alive.md) - [Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galerie-philia.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md)