# Paint Chip Pop Icons Nite Kongtahworn Samples Benjamin Moore to Create Marilyn Monroe By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-10-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nite-kongtahworn-benjamin-moore-paint-samples-marilyn-monroe References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/paint-chip-art/) & [re-nest](http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/creative-reuse/pixelated-artwork-made-from-paint-chips-apartment-therapy-reader-project-096646) Nite Kongtahworn was recently inspired to create a DIY project that portrays a smiling Marilyn Monroe using [Benjamin Moore paint chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yolo-paint). From a distance, the portrait looks like any other; however, once up close, it is easy to see the paint sample detail. It took Nite Kongtahworn many trips to the hardware store and hours of [Photoshop sessions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-ai) to finally complete this piece. Check out the [paint chip Marilyn Monroe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pointillism) in the gallery above! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 30% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Paint Chip Art:** Opportunity for artists and crafters to create unique pieces using paint chips as a medium. - **Hyperrealistic Portraits:** Emerging trend of creating highly detailed and realistic portraits using unconventional materials like paint chips. - **Physical-digital Art Integration:** Growing trend of combining physical art techniques with digital editing skills to create visually striking artworks. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Potential for art supply companies to market and sell paint chips as a versatile and creative medium for DIY art projects. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate paint chip art as unique and personalized wall decor options for clients. - **Photography and Photo Editing Software:** Potential for software companies to capitalize on the trend by developing tools and filters specifically designed for enhancing paint chip artworks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Retro Pixel Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-mirror.md) - [Doll-Themed Pink Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkie.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Art-Inspired Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mattel-x-moma.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Film-Themed Spray Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloakwork.md) - [Iconic Painting-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-with-a-pearl-earring-1.md) - [Historic Paint Colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pompeii-blue.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md)