# Cunning Profession-Based Illustrations The Grant Snider Sketchbook of the Pros Comic is Hilarious By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-09-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketchbook-of-the-pros References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/sketchbooks-of-the-pros-comic?tu4=1) & [incidentalcomics](http://www.incidentalcomics.com/2012/09/sketchbooks-of-pros.html) This Sketchbook of the Pros comic by Grant Snider makes a commentary on various occupations in a cunning and clever way. Grant Snider is known for his [whimsy and light-hearted illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halftone), and this comic is no exception to what audiences expect from him. From illiterate photographers to marine biologists, a variety of jobs and personalities are explored in the short and direct [comic strip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer). Like most of Snider's understated work, the piece isn't too bright or perfect, making it more appealing to older viewers. Though Snider's work caters to a particular audience with a certain sense of humor, fans of his pieces will be thrilled with this [tongue-in-cheek comic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamcanvas). Sure to get lots of laughs and plenty of admiration, these illustrations will be a hit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Internet](https://www.trendhunter.com/internet) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Whimsical Profession-based Illustrations:** Creating humorous or quirky illustrations of various occupations, highlighting their unique quirks and personalities. - **Understated Humor in Comics:** Utilizing subtle humor and wit in comic illustrations to appeal to more mature audiences. - **Audience-specific Artwork:** Developing artwork that caters to a particular audience with a specific sense of humor. ### Where This Applies - **Graphic Design:** Designing illustrations and comics that showcase various professions in a witty and humorous way. - **Publishing:** Producing comic book collections or anthologies that feature different quirky and humorous comics - **Advertising:** Incorporating subtle humor in advertising campaigns to appeal to more mature audiences ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Creative Frustration Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punch-your-client.md) - [Comprehensive Humor-Based Toolkits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humor-based-toolkits.md) - [Social Profile Critiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkedin-roaster.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Humorous Parenting Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-pray-cry.md) - [Career Reflection Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/being-honest-by-ignacio.md)