# Miniature Matchbook Illustrations (UPDATE) Jason D'aquino Creates Small Drawings on Matchbooks By Cody Turner | Published 2012-10-19 | Updated 2012-10-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jason-daquino1 References: [thisiscolossal](http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/10/tiny-illustrations-drawn-inside-matchbooks-by-jason-daquino/) & [jasondaquino](http://www.jasondaquino.com/matchbook_gallery.html) Jason D’Aquino could be called a miniaturist -- he creates his works of art on an impeccably small scale and with great detail. Jason's latest collection of work features intricate drawings composed on old and used matchbooks. Jason draws his inspiration for his [miniature matchbook illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham) from [pop culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1), with a large amount of references to horror flicks, pulp fiction magazine covers, famous artworks and vintage artifacts. What is impressive about Jason D'Acquino and his artwork is that he can produce illustrations with such detail on such a [small surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-sculptures). The matchbooks can be purchased if you are ever in New Orleans at his shop in the French quarter, and he will also have his work on display at Art Basel Miami through the Red Truck Gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Miniature Art:** Creating intricate artworks on small surfaces opens up opportunities for unique applications in jewelry design and collectible items. - **Pop Culture Inspiration:** Drawing inspiration from pop culture can lead to disruptive innovation in merchandise, branding, and graphic design. - **Micro-scale Accessibility:** Exploring ways to make micro-scale art more accessible can drive innovation in art supplies, tools, and exhibition techniques. ### Where This Applies - **Art Supplies:** Manufacturers of art supplies can capitalize on the demand for specialized tools and materials that cater to creating miniature artworks. - **Jewelry:** Jewelry designers can leverage miniature art techniques to create unique and highly detailed wearable art pieces. - **Merchandise:** Companies in the merchandising industry can incorporate miniature artworks into their products to create distinctive and collectible items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniaturized Product Art Photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-muji.md) - [Miniature Artful Hip-Hop Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danny-cortes.md) - [Limited Miniature Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-paintings.md) - [Love-Inspired Miniature Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-a-bottle.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Insect-Inspired Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insect-bronze-sculptures.md) - [Abstract Geometric Solo Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impermanent-state-of-being.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Artist-Edition Jigsaw Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles.md)