# Literal Handmade Illustrations These Whimsical Illustrations are Only Complete with Handy Help By Paul Maccarone | Published 2013-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-illustrations References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/359807/Whimsical-Illustrations-Made-With-The-Aid-Of-Hands/) & [alexmdc.tumblr](http://alexmdc.tumblr.com/) Made by talented Chicago artist Alex Solis, these whimsical illustrations are only completed once he introduces his hands into the fray. From holding a couple of Pringles to form a duck's beak to cleverly depicting the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, these pieces of art an interactively good time. The amazing concept is an ingenious way to take something as simplistic as an unfinished drawing and then completely transform it with interactive actions. In a way, these whimsical illustrations are a form of live art because Solis must use his hands in order to finish the artwork. These hilarious creations are a wonderful look into the world of photography and the ability to create surreal art without a lot of editing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Live Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/livearts) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interactive Illustrations:** The use of interactive actions to transform unfinished drawings is a potential disruptive innovation opportunity. - **Live Art:** The creation of artwork that requires physical interaction is a trend that could lead to new forms of expression and engagement. - **Surreal Photography:** Combining photography with surreal art can create visually captivating and unique pieces, opening up new possibilities for artistic exploration. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art & Design:** The interactive illustrations trend presents opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and engaging experiences for their audience. - **Photography:** The incorporation of interactive actions into photography can result in innovative and captivating visual storytelling techniques. - **Entertainment:** The concept of live art and interactive illustrations has the potential to be applied in the entertainment industry to create immersive experiences for audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Transformative AI Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawings-alive.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-vs-ki.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md)