# Twisted Alice Illustrations Steph Stamb Puts His Spin on the Wonderland Heroine By Jason Soy | Published 2011-06-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steph-stamb References: [ufunk.net](http://www.ufunk.net/en/photoblog/saralice-illustration-par-stephstamb/) & [stephstamb.deviantart](http://stephstamb.deviantart.com/) I'm not one to get jealous of other artists, but I'll make an exception for Steph Stamb's work as he's perfected a style of art that I'm desperately working hard towards achieving. Seen here is his piece entitled 'SarAlice' in which Steph Stamb re-imagines Alice from the ever-popular Wonderland series as a [sadistic bunny butcher](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). The bunny head in her hand is, of course, Frank from the [cult favorite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/junji-ito-artwork) Donnie Darko, but my favorite part of this 'SarAlice' illustration is all of Alice's intense tattoos. If you're a fan of Steph Stamb's wide-eyed painterly heroines, you can see more of his works in your local comic book store and also on his blog. **Implications** - As the North American population continues its economic recovery, consumers are still craving products to distract them from their financial situations. As such, [surrealistic artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery) is in high demand. Corporations can capitalize on this by utilizing surreal imagery in their advertising campaigns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Surrealistic Artwork:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create surrealistic artwork that taps into the demand for products that distract consumers from their financial situations. - **Wide-eyed Painterly Heroines:** Opportunity for comic book artists and illustrators to create wide-eyed painterly heroines that evoke a sense of wonder and captivate audiences. - **Reimagining Popular Characters:** Opportunity for artists to reimagine popular characters, such as Alice from Wonderland, in unique and unexpected ways that appeal to a wide audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists, painters, and designers to create and sell surrealistic artwork that caters to the demand for escapism. - **Comics and Illustration:** Opportunity for comic book artists and illustrators to create captivating wide-eyed painterly heroines that resonate with audiences and drive sales. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity for corporations to incorporate surreal imagery and reimagined popular characters in their advertising campaigns to attract and engage consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsically Designed Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowley-manor-experimental.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Whimsical Halloween Decor Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michaels-alices-adventures-collection.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Raunchy Anime-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuela-soto-sosa.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md)