The on-camera crew of NBC's Today Show, Matt Lauer, Meredith Veiria, Al Roker and Ann Curry, were invited to a classical paintings class, which included teaching them to paint models without clothes.
The paintings created by the NBC crew are now available on eBay, with all the proceeds going to benefit the Feeding America charity.
The first picture is by Matt Lauer; let's discuss the Freudian aspects of his male figure.
Implications - While these pieces of artwork aren't done by a professional artist, consumers will embrace them for their sentimental value as well as their positive contribution to charity. These are definitely some rad ads.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Sentimental Art
- Opportunity for consumers to embrace artwork for its sentimental value, regardless of the artist's professional background.
- Charitable Collaborations
- Collaborations between celebrities and charities to create unique and impactful products for fundraising initiatives.
- Alternative Advertising
- Utilizing unconventional and unique forms of advertising, such as selling artwork for charity, to capture consumer attention.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art Market
- Art market can potentially benefit from the sentiment attached to artwork created by non-professional artists.
- Entertainment
- Opportunity for celebrities and media personalities to leverage their influence for charitable collaborations and fundraising initiatives.
- Advertising
- Innovative advertising strategies that involve non-traditional methods, like selling artwork for charity, can disrupt the advertising industry.
