# Sprinkled Pointillist Paintings Joel Brochu Created a Portrait of a Beagle Using Nonpareils By Meghan Young | Published 2011-11-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joel-brochu References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/pixelated-beagle-made-of-221k-sprinkles) & [artstormer](http://artstormer.com/2011/11/18/sprinkles-sweet-work-by-joel-brochu/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wplace), 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom). Wanting to "wow" people, as he puts it so eloquently, Joel Brochu definitely did that, using 221,184 nonpareils in the process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pointillism Revival:** The use of pointillism in unconventional materials, such as sprinkles, creates opportunities for artists to explore new mediums and techniques. - **Micro-scale Art:** Creating intricate and detailed artwork using tiny, individually-placed elements like nonpareils opens up possibilities for unique and captivating artistic expressions. - **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. ### Where This Applies - **Art Supplies:** The demand for specialized art supplies, such as nonpareils and other unconventional materials, increases as artists embrace innovative techniques. - **Food Manufacturing:** The incorporation of edible decorations, like nonpareils, into artistic expressions creates opportunities for food manufacturing companies to expand their product offerings. - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Painting Display Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Dog-Friendly Superfood Sprinkles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sprinkles-for-dogs.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [AI Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawmypet.md) - [Customized Numeric Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-by-numbers-customized.md) - [Hand-Decorated Dog Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woofkies.md)