# Self-Drawn Wall Art Says Kratzer Decorates His Home Using a Sharpie and Markers By Annie Ho | Published 2010-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/says-kratzer References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/man-decorates-his-entire-basement-using-a-sharpie-and-a-marker.html) & [kentucky](http://www.kentucky.com/2008/09/23/532854/man-decorates-basement-with-10.html) Says Kratzer is a man that lives a dual life -- lawyer by day, amazing [wall artist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-by-squares) by night. Kratzer decorated his home using just a permanent marker and a couple of colored markers. At a young age, Says Kratzer was always interested in [impressionist art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1), and that is why he chose to [decorate his home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-prekop-studio) with it. At a total cost of less than $10, Says Kratzer filled his walls with portraits of Sherlock Homes, the Marx Brothers and even R2D2. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Impressionist Home Decor:** Opportunity for homeowners to use artistic techniques to transform their living spaces using affordable materials. - **DIY Wall Art:** Growing trend of individuals creating personalized wall art using simple and inexpensive materials. - **Minimalist Interior Design:** Increasing interest in minimalist aesthetics and creative solutions for home decoration. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Exploring new ways for homeowners to express their personal style through unique and affordable design choices. - **Arts and Crafts:** Providing tools and resources for individuals to unleash their creativity and create custom artworks. - **Consumer Goods:** Opportunity for companies to tap into the growing market of DIY home decor enthusiasts and offer innovative and affordable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renter-friendly-wallpaper.md) - [Interactive Creativity Home Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodle-interactive-wall.md) - [AI-Generated Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/generative-ai-art.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Hand-Painted Print Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/print-collection.md) - [Graffiti-Inspired Marker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graffitiinspired-marker-set.md) - [Voice-Activated Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraimic.md) - [Modern Vibrantly Designed Craftman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craftsman-house.md)