# Hilariously Surreal Paintings Chef Javier Mayoral Moonlights as a Comical Artist By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javier-mayoral References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/javier-mayoral) & [mayoralart.blogspot.de](http://mayoralart.blogspot.de/) The work of Javier Mayoral is impressive for a number of reason. First of all, they are full of comic genius. Secondly, they display a natural talent. Thirdly, Javier Mayoral is a [chef by day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-petit-chefs) and paints these [entertaining illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer) on his time off. Producing more than some artists do in their lifetime, he has so far created about 4,600 pieces, painting approximately five a day. Based in Miami, Florida, Javier Mayoral is a self-taught artist. He sells his art, which ranges from scantilly clad women bending over next to captions about Hollandaise sauce recipes to men playing Batman with cats on their heads, on [eBay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester). What makes Javier Mayoral's work particularly arresting are the narrations on each one, which really fleshes out the colorful images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Comical Art:** Opportunity for artists to explore a more humorous and lighthearted approach to their work, potentially attracting a wider audience. - **Multi-talented Professionals:** Opportunity for individuals to showcase their skills in multiple fields, creating a unique personal brand and opening doors for diverse career paths. - **Narrative Art:** Opportunity for artists to incorporate storytelling into their work, making their pieces more engaging and captivating for viewers. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to experiment with humorous and narrative styles, potentially increasing demand for unique and entertaining pieces. - **Food:** Opportunity for chefs and other food industry professionals to showcase their creative talents in different fields, potentially opening up new career paths and creative outlets. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for online marketplaces, such as eBay, to tap into the growing demand for unique and unconventional forms of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Big-Headed Sculpture Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-pots.md) - [Painterly Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining.md) - [Sculpturally Provocative Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibrant-sculptural-vase.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Culinary Comedian Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodheim-a-culinary-adventure.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Whimsical Character Ceramics Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danza-collection.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md)