# Bartending Artists San Diego's Michael L. Edwards Paints Portraits (and the Town Red) By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-l.-edwards References: [michaelledwards](http://www.michaelledwards.com/3.html) & [michaelledwards](http://www.michaelledwards.com/) Michael L. Edwards is a *bar*tist who showcases his depictions of artists such as James Brown, Bob Marley and Bruce Springsteen in this gallery. Michael L. Edwards is a native of San Diego (insert obligatory whale reference) and a talented writer and artist. Not only can he create eye pleasing [works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith), but Mr. Edwards also [bartends on weekends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barsys-speakeasy). No way you can beat that lifestyle. Hey, Michael! A [portrait](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-portraits) and a Pilsner, *por favor*. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artistic Bartenders:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique experiences by combining artistry and bartending to attract customers. - **Painting Portraits:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering customized portrait painting services to cater to the growing demand for personalized art. - **Multifaceted Creatives:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Encouraging the development of diverse skill sets for artists to expand their income streams and reach a wider audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating artistic elements into bars and restaurants to provide customers with a visually captivating and memorable dining experience. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leveraging technology to connect artists with clients globally, streamlining the process of commissioning and purchasing artwork. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with artists and performers to create immersive experiences that integrate live art demonstrations with live music and entertainment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Color-Coded Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminair-cocktail-bar.md) - [Artist-Backed Whiskey Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lambay-whiskey.md) - [Street Artist Tequila Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustavo-zermeo-jr.md) - [Artist-Inspired Custom Whisky Blends](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-whisky-blends.md) - [Mixologist-Envisioned Luxury Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wing-lei-bar.md) - [Aristically Adorned Canned Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-canned-cocktail.md) - [Toronto Art Wine Colllabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-prisoner-wine-co-and-artist-justin-broadbent.md) - [Artistic Rum Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artists-of-the-abyss.md) - [Art-Appreciating Hazy IPAs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistic-hazy-ipas.md)