# Hyperrealistic Food Paintings (UPDATE) Since 2010 Tom Martin Has Been Painting Works Of Food By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-paintings References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/art/more-mouthwatering-hyper-realistic-food-paintings-by-tom-martin.html) At first glance, these pictures may simply look like photographs of food; however upon further inspection, you'll find these are actually [hand-crafted food paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester) by artist Tom Martin. Martin released other popular food-related artworks in 2010 and has been keeping busy since then. This particular works of art feature a series of [mouthwatering detailed paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition) including yogurt, oats and berries, olives and tomatoes, frozen fruit, waffles and toast. These pieces of artwork would make a perfect addition to any living space or kitchen. Martin's work focuses on food because of his interest in fitness; a healthy diet is what keeps him in shape and he likes to paint [healthy food items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farming-photographs) because they play a significant role in his daily life. Tom Martin's food paintings are priced at up to $27,000 a piece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hyperrealistic Food Paintings:** Opportunity for artists to explore the hyperrealistic genre and create visually stunning artworks that deceive the viewer into mistaking them for actual photographs of food. - **Healthy Food Art:** Artists can tap into the growing interest in health and wellness by creating art that promotes healthy food choices and inspires viewers to adopt a nutritious diet. - **Fine Art Investments:** Investors can consider the market potential of fine art, specifically hyperrealistic food paintings, as a unique and potentially lucrative investment opportunity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** Artists and art galleries can showcase hyperrealistic food paintings as a new and captivating form of artistic expression, attracting art enthusiasts and collectors. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can leverage hyperrealistic food art to educate and inspire individuals about the importance of a healthy diet and lifestyle. - **Investment:** Financial institutions and collectors can explore hyperrealistic food paintings as a unique alternative investment option, diversifying their portfolio beyond traditional assets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painterly Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining.md) - [Oil Painting-Inspired Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antonio-santn.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [Painter-Inspired Afternoon Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-afternoon-teas.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Archival Pigment Art Print](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallax.md) - [Inconspicuous Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tampa-fresh-foods.md) - [Fine Art-Covered Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-artbars.md)