# Puzzled Pop Star Mosaics Doug Powell's Duzzle Art Creates Portraits Out of Jigsaw Puzzle Pi By Michael Hines | Published 2011-10-06 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duzzle-art References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/duzzle-art-doug-powells-puzzle-piece-mosaics.html) & [duzzleart](http://www.duzzleart.com/) Doug Powell is an artist who has created his own unique style of art dubbed Duzzle Art. Duzzle Art ("D" for "Doug") involves creating highly detailed portraits out of thousands of [jigsaw puzzle pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intricate-jigsaw-puzzle). All of Powell's Duzzle Art pieces are made without the aid of paint and only a scissor cut or two to reshape pieces as needed. The Duzzle Art pieces can best be described in one word: stunning. Each piece is highly detailed, yet you never lose sight of the fact that these portraits are made from puzzle pieces. Powell began practicing Duzzle Art back in 2007 and estimates that he has over one million jigsaw pieces in his possession. You can check out a small sample of Powell's amazing [jigsaw mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-figures-mural) here. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Puzzle Art:** The use of puzzles to create unique and highly-detailed portraits opens up new avenues for artists to explore and innovate. - **Non-traditional Art Materials:** The use of everyday objects as art materials can inject new life into the art world and create new opportunities for artists to experiment and create. - **3D Art:** The creation of art that pops off the canvas, such as Powell's Duzzle Art, can provide a new dimension for artists and collectors to explore. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Artists, particularly those interested in creating non-traditional art or incorporating everyday materials into their work, can gain inspiration from this new trend and consider using puzzles to create their own unique pieces. - **Toy and Game:** Toy and game manufacturers can explore the use of puzzles as a creative and unique medium for children's art projects and crafting sets, potentially creating a new avenue for revenue growth. - **Event Planning:** Event planners and decorators can explore incorporating puzzle art installations as a way to create unique and visually stunning displays at events and exhibitions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Social Good Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derrick-adams-x-dreamyard.md) - [Art-Inspired Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinspired-jigsaw-puzzles.md) - [Computer Generated Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baffling-bubbles.md) - [Challenging Visual Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizzles.md) - [Frameable Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frameable-jigsaw-puzzle.md) - [Secret Mystery Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odd-pieces.md) - [Kinetic Optical Illusion Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-woodflow.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Artful Summer Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-aarons-puzzle-collection.md)