# Faded Retro Sketches Stevie Gee Gathers Inspiration From Old School Kung Fu Moves By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-gee References: [designporn](http://www.designporn.ca/2011/04/15/stevie-gee/) & [steviegee.bigcartel](http://steviegee.bigcartel.com/) It's not often that an artist exhibits talent for [old school aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation) with contemporary humor, but Stevie Gee manages to achieve both within his creations. From Bruce Lee style kung fu skills to [native-inspired designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kai-and-sunny-1), the artwork from Stevie Gee is truly unique. What I love most is his [sketching style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series) which looks simultaneously child-like and that of an expert. Take a look through Stevie Gee's website to see the rest of his wonderful works. **Implications** - Creating art that combines an element of everyday with the otherworldly attracts more consumers than designs which only focus on either or. Companies looking to increase their level of impact on the market could develop more products with these two styles in mind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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's Driving This Trend - **Old School Aesthetics:** Opportunities for creating art that combines elements of everyday with the otherworldly. - **Unique Sketching Style:** Exploring the use of a sketching style that looks simultaneously child-like and expert. - **Contemporary Humor:** Incorporating contemporary humor into old school aesthetics to attract more consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Developing products that combine everyday elements with the otherworldly. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Exploring unique sketching styles in fashion design to create visually distinctive collections. - **Entertainment and Media:** Incorporating old school aesthetics and contemporary humor into TV shows and movies for a fresh and unique viewing experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Raw Sports Emotion Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-exhibition.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Cannabis Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Deconstructed Pop Art NFTs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-gondek.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stevie-williams1.md) - [Artistic Sneaker Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skechers-x-vexx.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drip.md)