# Penny-Sized Detailed Doodles These Sam Larson Drawings Celebrate the American West By Davina Sinnatamby | Published 2014-04-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-larson References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/sam-larson-penny-sized-illustrations) & [instagram](http://instagram.com/samlarson) California-based artist Sam Larson makes minuscule drawings that are the size of a penny. He photographs the illustrations next to a penny to prove its size and documents them all on [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/print-collection). His drawings are not simple doodles. [Packed with intense detail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition), color and shading, these images need to be viewed up close to be truly appreciated. His images take inspiration from landscape scenes and feature mountains, cowboys, rivers, bison and other elements of Western scenes. The minimalist images capture the true essence of the West. “I gather my inspiration from the [American West](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-for-the-trees),” says Larson. This just goes to prove that monumental masterpieces aren’t the only grand forms of art. Sometimes the real challenge is packing so much detail into a tiny space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minuscule Art:** Artists are creating intricate and detailed works of art in tiny spaces, showcasing the challenge of packing detail into a small canvas. - **Instagram Showcase:** Social media platforms like Instagram provide a platform for artists to share and gain recognition for their small-scale artwork. - **Western Inspiration:** Artists are drawing inspiration from the American West, creating illustrations that capture the essence of Western scenes. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore opportunities to capitalize on the growing trend of creating detailed art in small spaces. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms like Instagram can continue to evolve their features to better support and promote small-scale art and artists. - **Tourism and Western-themed Products:** Industries related to tourism and Western-themed products can use these illustrations to enhance their offerings and appeal to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Limited Miniature Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-paintings.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Archival Pigment Art Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallax.md) - [Easy Drawing Inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-drawing-ideas.md) - [Dainty Minimalist Temporary Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterstone.md) - [Hand-Painted Print Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/print-collection.md)