# Mechanical Monster Illustrations The Steampunk Characters Series is a Badass Take Pop Culture By Carly Foy | Published 2011-05-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-characters References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/steampunk-characters/1270883?) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/georgeslemercenaire) The Steampunk Characters by Georges le Mercenaire has taken the badass image of steampunk and hyped it up. With his newest collection of illustrations similar to the style of his [Crazy Confectionary Illustrations](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/georges-le-mercenaire), le Mercenaire has proven yet again his amazing talent. The series focuses heavily on the industrial influence of the steampunk look. Adding to the badass-ness of the illustrations are the evil qualities showcased by le Mercenaire's Steampunk Characters. In one illustration, a robot with a gun is effortlessly holding up a human by his collar in a pose that just screams evil. What is unique about the Steampunk Characters series is that it also incorporates small [pop culture references](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-diego-comiccon). In one of the illustrations, a book picture references the [iconic superhero Iron Man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-gshock). The Steampunk Characters series is a must-see for any steampunk lover. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Steampunk Illustrations:** Opportunity for creating steampunk-themed merchandise and products that cater to the growing fanbase. - **Industrial Influence:** Potential to create industrial-inspired fashion and home decor items that appeal to the steampunk aesthetic. - **Pop Culture References:** Opportunity to develop merchandise that combines popular characters with a steampunk twist. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Illustration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating unique steampunk-inspired artwork for galleries, merchandise, and branding. - **Fashion:** Potential for disrupting the fashion industry with steampunk-inspired clothing, accessories, and footwear. - **Entertainment and Media:** Opportunity to produce steampunk-themed movies, TV shows, and video games that attract a wide audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Motorbike Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coldstar-art.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Character Art-Infused Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moynat-x-kasing.md) - [Steampunk-Inspired Motorcycle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dirk-oehlerking.md) - [Futuristic Robotic Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeuchi-hiroto.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md)