# Stunning Brown Bag Artwork Superdad Derek Benson Draws Amazing Lunch Bag Art By Sarah St.Jules | Published 2013-07-31 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunch-bag-art References: [visualnews](http://www.visualnews.com/2013/07/07/the-incredible-lunch-bag-drawings-of-derek-benson/) & [lunchbagart.tumblr](http://lunchbagart.tumblr.com/) Making lunches everyday can be a tedious task, but dad Derek Benson has injected fun into the mundane through his lunch bag art. Creating [adorable cartoons for his kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooly) is a pastime that Benson enjoys. He has replicated characters from E.T to The Minions. One of the most incredible facets of these creations is how talented Benson is at this artwork. He has been able to accurately represent each of these characters. He completes his drawings in [Sharpie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-battle-event) paint pens and oil pastel. This is a heartwarming case where one dad's love for his children has enabled him to do something incredible. When Derek Benson’s children go to school, I’m sure all the other kids cannot wait to see their lunch bag art that day. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Lunch Bag Art:** Lunch bags as a canvas for creative artwork, personalized and unique for each child's meal. - **Sharpie Paint Pens:** Sharpie paint pens as a versatile tool for detailed art projects beyond regular pen-on-paper. - **Childhood Personalization:** Parents finding ways to make their child's day special with custom, handcrafted art and creations. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Incorporating art into education to inspire creativity and show the value of personalized expression. - **Stationery:** Collaborating with artists and creatives to design custom stationery products that inspire personalization and artistic expression. - **Parenting:** Developing tools and resources for parents to help them express their love for their children in creative and unexpected ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-vs-ki.md) - [Customizable Kids Wall Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doodleface.md) - [Art Doodle-Collaborative Napkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissue-box-collection.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Child-Friendly AI Doodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/childs-doodles.md) - [Employee-Designed Milk Cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everyday-milk.md) - [Transformative AI Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawings-alive.md) - [Redesigned Father's Day Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fathers-day-redesign.md) - [Kid-Focused Meal Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-box.md)