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These Melting Andres Guzman Illustrations are Darkly Demonic

— April 14, 2013 — Art & Design
These Andres Guzman illustrations are dark and striking. The depictions of wobbly lined figures engaged in activities like eating fried eggs off pans and engaging with ghostly figures at bars are dark and full of stories.

The artist says he is a creature of the night who mostly concerns himself with “eating large quantities of food whenever possible,” according to his site. The Minneapolis-based artist says he creates his hell-bent cartoons from a number of influences including cartoon, cinema and graffiti. 

These gritty illustrations certainly offer a lot to sink your teeth into. Creative realms like fashion, art and design have always had a fascination with the dark side. You just have to look at the designs of the late Alexander McQueen to see that beauty can be created from dark depictions.
Trend Themes
1. Dark Illustration Art - Opportunity to create and exhibit dark and striking illustrations that tell stories based on a range of influences, including cartoons, cinema, and graffiti.
2. Gritty Cartoon Art - Opportunity to create gritty, hell-bent cartoons influenced by multiple mediums, such as cartoons, cinema, and graffiti.
3. Dark Fashion and Design - Opportunity to incorporate beauty into dark depictions, mimicking the style and creativity of fashion designers like Alexander McQueen.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Opportunity for artists to create and showcase dark illustrations influenced by cartoons, cinema, and graffiti.
2. Fashion - Opportunity for fashion designers to incorporate dark, gritty elements into their designs and styles.
3. Graffiti - Opportunity to create urban art using dark depictions and styles that can draw attention from viewers.
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