# Remixed Child Cinema Posters Tom Whalen Reinvents Vintage Cartoons as Modern Promos By Jason Soy | Published 2011-11-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-whalen References: [lacarpa.tumblr](http://lacarpa.tumblr.com/post/12469227816/pinocchio-and-mad-doctor-posters-by-tom-whalen#n) & [strongstuff.deviantart](http://strongstuff.deviantart.com/) There's something timeless about the cartoons produced during the 1900s and Tom Whalen's creative re-imaginings of those characters are simultaneously vintage and contemporary. Revisiting classics such as Mickey Mouse, Charlie Brown, Pinocchio and even Betelguese, Whalen is introducing these beloved creations to a new generation of children while simultaneously pleasing those old enough to reminisce about these 'toons. Tom Whalen primarily illustrates these sleek and pristine images using vector graphics in programs such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, but there's still a distinct handcrafted quality to them. This allows viewers to more readily empathize with his work as opposed to most modern computer-generated pictures, which feel sterile by comparison. If you have the time, be sure to sift through Tom Whalen's deviantART portfolio and prepare to overdose on nostalgia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Cartoon Revival:** Opportunity to revive and reimagine classic cartoons for a new generation. - **Handcrafted Illustrations:** Opportunity to create illustrations with a distinct handcrafted quality that resonates with viewers. - **Nostalgia-driven Artwork:** Opportunity to create artwork that evokes a sense of nostalgia and appeals to sentimental audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Animation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to bring back classic cartoons in a modernized format. - **Art and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to explore handcrafted illustration styles in a digital age. - **Entertainment and Media:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to tap into the power of nostalgia to attract and engage audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Old-Fashioned Cartoon Cereal Tins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectors-metal-tin.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Nostalgic Film Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toy-story-30th-anniversary.md) - [Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-carter.md) - [Revived Retro Animations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stranger-things-animated-series.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Nostalgic Blind Toy Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teletubbies-say-hello.md)