# 3D Iconic Character Illustrations Artist SLiD3 Makes Mini Versions of Your Favorite Characters By | Published 2013-05-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-artist References: [zillamag](http://www.zillamag.com/graphic/3d-character-illustrations-by-slid3/) & [slid3.cghub](http://slid3.cghub.com/) 3D artist SLiD3 has created some pretty cute versions of the most famous characters around. SLiD3, who currently works for Vanguard Games, used his graphic design skills to produce smaller-than-life versions of TV, video game and movie characters from Walter White of ‘Breaking Bad’ to Mario. Each creation features a couple of characters against a vibrant, solid-colored backdrop. The duo of Daft Punk is made pocket-sized, their famous helmets rendering them bobble-headed. With SLiD3’s work, Shaun and Ed of ‘Shaun of the Dead’ become a tad cuter than their originals, but some characters, such as Mario, become a whole lot scarier. SLiD3’s work is representative of a new era of pop art. With new graphic design technology and 3D capabilities, pop art will no longer be done by hand; but, as SLiD3 demonstrates, it’s still as fresh and fun as before. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Character Illustrations:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create mini versions of iconic characters using 3D technology. - **Pop Art in the Digital Age:** The fusion of graphic design technology and 3D capabilities opens up new possibilities for creating fresh and fun pop art. - **Graphic Design Innovation:** Advancements in graphic design technology enable the production of vibrant and captivating character illustrations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can leverage 3D character illustrations to create unique merchandise and expand fan engagement. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can incorporate mini versions of iconic characters into their games, providing a new level of immersion and personalization for players. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can utilize 3D technology to create innovative and visually stunning character illustrations, transforming the world of pop art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi Show Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yusuke-hanai-1.md) - [Artistic Game-Inspired Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman-1.md) - [Collectible Historical Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrilljoy-pix.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Character Crossover Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullpanda-x-sanrio.md) - [TV Show-Inspired Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stickymonger.md) - [Imaginative Character Universe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zofriends.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Selfie-Centric Action Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-series.md)