# Palatable Pixelated Portraits These Matt McManis Skittles Illustrations Feed Your Inner Gamer By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matt-mcmanis-skittles References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/Mario_Skittles--Pic--Gear.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/mattmcmanis/5250281657/in/photostream/) Super Mario finds himself in his original pixelated form in these playful Matt McManis Skittles illustrations. Depicting the overalls-wearing Italian video game character and [Pac-Man](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/govee-pacman-gaming-pixel-light), these delectable candy designs culminate as a merging of the gamer, the glutton and the creative. With limitless media for art-making, these Matt McManis Skittles illustrations mark one of the present generation's movements towards [lowbrow pop art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1) with an expiration date. Yum! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Lowbrow Pop Art:** Opportunities exist for artists and designers to explore using lowbrow pop art styles in their work. - **Pixel Art:** Pixel art is rising in popularity as a nostalgic art form connecting with the gaming industry. - **Edible Design:** Designers can explore the intersection of graphics and food by creating edible designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Gaming:** Developers and artists in the gaming industry can incorporate pixel art styles to create unique and nostalgic gaming experiences. - **Food and Beverage:** Businesses in the food and beverage industry can explore creating new and innovative edible designs to appeal to customers. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can create unique pieces using pixel art and lowbrow pop art styles, potentially disrupting traditional forms of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Gamer Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-pacman-collection.md) - [Street Art-Style Gummy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummies.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Donut Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-and-bandai.md) - [Confectionary Graffiti Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolly-rancher-gummie.md) - [Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-art-collection.md) - [Video Game-Themed Candy Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hershey-company-and-nintendo.md) - [Video Game-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/square-pint-collection.md) - [Gaming-Themed Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolli-x-xbox.md) - [Gamified Cookie Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-pacman.md)