# Funky Food Art Nouar Creates Anthropomorphic Edible Characters By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funky-food-art-nouar References: [eatmedaily](http://www.eatmedaily.com/2009/08/good-enough-to-eat-paintings-by-nouar-food-art/) & [nouarsnumnums.blogspot](http://nouarsnumnums.blogspot.com/) Los Angeles-based artist, Nouar, is an artist who transforms food into beings. The illustrator makes images of anthropomorphic edible characters, and has had her work used by [Nickelodeon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mon-dieu). Nouar's limited-edition prints are also available on [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/create-a-wedding-registry) and incorporate an element of humor and a distinct style. **Implications** - Nouar's characters are expressive with smiles and bright eyes. Regardless of their fortune, whether it be half-eaten or just plain happy, the illustrations evoke a smile in viewers. Nouar displays a consistent retro aesthetic throughout her pieces and the continuity of the series is perfect. With a dulled color palette, the characters have a vintage aesthetic. Check out the gallery to see the collection of [food art images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious) that Nouar has created. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Anthropomorphic Food Art:** The trend of creating anthropomorphic edible characters in art offers opportunities for unique and playful food-based experiences. - **Humorous Food Illustrations:** The trend of incorporating humor into food illustrations provides opportunities for engaging and light-hearted branding and marketing campaigns. - **Retro Aesthetic in Art:** The trend of using a vintage-inspired aesthetic in art opens up possibilities for nostalgic and visually appealing products and designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can leverage the trend of anthropomorphic food art to create innovative and captivating artworks. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the trend of humorous food illustrations to create compelling and memorable branding and packaging designs. - **Marketing and Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can utilize the trend of retro aesthetic in art to develop visually appealing and attention-grabbing campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Fine Art-Covered Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-artbars.md) - [Design-Centric Dynamic Artful Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artful-cake.md) - [Street Art-Style Gummy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummies.md) - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md) - [Food-Inspired Brand Imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-clases-barcelona-venue.md) - [NFT-Backed Restaurant Groups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nft-backed-restaurant.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md)