# Classic Game Portraits Deseo's Mario and the Princess in the 'I Am 8 Bit' Show By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-02-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-am-8-bit References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/portrait-of-couple/432257) & [deseoworks](http://deseoworks.com/) Deseo has re-created the images of Mario and the Princess for the 'I Am 8 Bit' art show, and considering our considerable affection for [gamer art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riki-8bit-game-collection) here at Trend Hunter, we couldn't be happier. Of course, Mario and Princess Toadstool are the happy couple, but what about poor Luigi? Maybe he is out having a bromance with Yoshi. Well, no matter who is the subject, let's just hope Deseo keeps producing awesome [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique)-inspired illustrations like this in the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gamer Art:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and nostalgic artwork inspired by classic video games. - **Nintendo-inspired Illustrations:** Growing demand for creative illustrations that pay homage to iconic Nintendo characters and games. - **Bromance with Yoshi:** Exploring the untold stories and relationships between secondary characters in video games. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art:** Artists can capitalize on the popularity of gamer art and create a niche market for their unique creations. - **Gaming:** Video game companies can collaborate with artists to develop merchandise and promotional material featuring Nintendo-inspired illustrations. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to explore untold stories and relationships in popular video game franchises and create spin-off content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cozy Video Game Loungewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-meets-gelato-pique.md) - [Holographic Video Game Characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protohologram.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md) - [Video Game Refreshment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suntory-x-super-mario.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-cookie-cruiser.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Homewares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-home-adventure-life.md) - [Video Game Travel Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-super-mario-travel-items.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md)