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Joel Brochu Created a Portrait of a Beagle Using Nonpareils

— November 21, 2011 — Lifestyle
The art technique known as pointillism is impressive on its own, but student Joel Brochu has decided to take it to a whole new otherworldly level. Pretty much the opposite of pixelation, pointillism is used to create paintings through a series of strategically repeated tiny dots. Joel Brochu believed that he could recreate this art form using different materials. After first experimenting with M&Ms, he decided to get even smaller; that is when Joel Brochu stumbled upon nonpareils at a local bakery.

Nonpareils are essentially tiny ball sprinkles used to decorate cakes. Joel Brochu used these colorful sprinkles to recreate a photographed portrait of a beagle. Wanting to "wow" people, as he puts it so eloquently, Joel Brochu definitely did that, using 221,184 nonpareils in the process.

Trend Themes

  1. Pointillism Revival — The use of pointillism in unconventional materials, such as sprinkles, creates opportunities for artists to explore new mediums and techniques.
  2. Micro-scale Art — Creating intricate and detailed artwork using tiny, individually-placed elements like nonpareils opens up possibilities for unique and captivating artistic expressions.
  3. Edible Art — The fusion of food and art, as seen with the use of sprinkles in pointillism, offers a playful and interactive way for artists and consumers to engage with creativity.

Industry Implications

  1. Art Supplies — The demand for specialized art supplies, such as nonpareils and other unconventional materials, increases as artists embrace innovative techniques.
  2. Food Manufacturing — The incorporation of edible decorations, like nonpareils, into artistic expressions creates opportunities for food manufacturing companies to expand their product offerings.
  3. Museums and Galleries — The introduction of pointillist artwork using unique materials, such as sprinkles, piques the interest of museums and galleries, providing opportunities for exhibitions and collaborations.
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