# Sweaty Celeb Renditions Mel Marcelo's Illustrations Pair Famous Faces and Vibrant Backdrops By Emily Evans | Published 2011-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mel-marcelo References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/graphic/mel-marcelo.html) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/people/melmarcelo/) When Californian illustrator Mel Marcelo combines his favorite passions of running, music and graphic design, the result is these fantastically sweaty celeb renditions. These [colorful celebrity portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerthemed-illustrations) showcase this talented artists love [pop culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcultureinspired-soda) and the [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marilyn-monroe-barbie) star machine. Whether it's the hilarious Seth Rogen, scandalous Material Girl Madonna, seductress Megan Fox, or always poised Barack Obama, Mel Marcelo makes sure to incorporate each of personalities of these famous faces into his portraits. If I were a celebrity, I'd love to work with this talented Californian illustrator. **Implications** - Embracing celebrity culture proves, time and time again, to be a highly pleasing avenue for companies to explore. Consumers continue to enjoy any and all references to Hollywood culture within print advertisements, product designs and promotions -- especially those that portray celebrity's personalities like Mel Marcelo does within his illustrations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Celebrity Culture:** Embracing celebrity culture within print advertisements, product designs and promotions. - **Pop Culture Art:** Creating colorful celebrity portraits that showcase a love for pop culture. - **Graphic Design:** Incorporating graphic design skills to create vibrant backdrops for celebrity illustrations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Advertising:** Using celebrity references in print advertisements to attract consumers. - **Art:** Creating pop culture-inspired artwork for consumers to enjoy. - **Entertainment:** Celebrating celebrity culture through illustrations and artwork. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aristically Adorned Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-canned-cocktail.md) - [Playful Cartoon Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenny-scharf-and-axel.md) - [Pop Culture Candy Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/album-art-packaging.md) - [Playful Designer-Enhanced Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-x-melody-ehsani-powerbeats-pro.md) - [Nostalgic Art-Inspired Cannabis Branding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kristofferson-san-pablo.md) - [Pop Culture-Inspired Beverage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travis-kelce1.md) - [Celebrity-Approved Tanning Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tan-on-the-run.md) - [Artist-Inspired Sweaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-x-basquiat.md) - [Artist-Designed Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/melody-ehsani-1.md)