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Wicked Watermelon Dragon Creations

Shawn Freeney Carves a Sculpture Made Entirely From Fruit

— July 16, 2012 — Lifestyle
Watermelons are usually gobbled down on hot summer days but artist Shawn Freeney has instead created a mouth-watering dragon sculpture made entirely from 14 watermelons and two Fiji pineapples.

This highly talented artist showcased this mythical green giant on his website, The Invisible Underground, where visitors can see other sculptures made with food. Freeney's inspiration for this project was based on this year's Chinese zodiac sign of the water dragon. It was made for the 2012 Priceless event that took place in Belden, California.

Freeney has a major background that revolves around artistry and this watermelon dragon sculpture is just one example of this artist's creativity. The meticulous detailing of the dragon is impeccable as the artist's superior craftsmanship can be seen through the dragon's scales and its fiery horns.
Trend Themes
1. Food Art Sculptures - The trend of creating intricate sculptures with food can lead to opportunities for event planning, catering, and specialized food product development.
2. Unique Ingredient Combinations - The trend of using unique ingredients, such as watermelon and pineapple, for sculpting and creating edible art could lead to innovative food product development and experimentation.
3. Mythical Creature Art - The trend of creating art inspired by mythical creatures, such as the water dragon, can lead to opportunities in various creative industries, such as graphic design, animation, and video game development.
Industry Implications
1. Event Planning - Event planners can capitalize on the trend of food art sculptures by offering unique and visually stunning displays and centerpieces for events.
2. Catering - Catering services can incorporate the trend of using unique ingredients for creating edible art to offer innovative and visually appealing dishes to their clients.
3. Creative Arts - Creative arts industries, such as graphic design, animation, and video game development, can leverage the trend of mythical creature art and incorporate it in their projects and designs.
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