# Heroic Paper Bag Art Brian Dunn's Lunch Bag Illustrations Reference Iconic Characters By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-20 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-bag-art References: [thaeger](http://thaeger.com/lunch-bag-art/) & [moremonger](http://www.moremonger.com/) This paper bag art collection is the work of dedicated artist and dad Brian Dunn. The illustrator looks to [pop culture imagery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooly) for inspiration and depicts both popular and fictional cartoon characters and his son's brown paper lunch bags. The result is charming and vivid, highlighting characters like Iron Man, a mid-transformation Peter Parker and Spiderman hybrid and Pokemon's fiery lizard Charmander. In addition to these well-known characters, Brian Dunn's paper art gallery also consists of [custom works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dad-cant-draw) that include a lightsaber-bearing dinosaur among other fun creations. The talented illustrator has been creating magic for the last two years with his paper bag art that puts a smile on the faces of his son and pop culture art fans of all ages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Paper Bag Art:** Exploring the creative potential of paper bags as a canvas for artistic expression. - **Pop Culture Illustrations:** Creating art that references iconic characters from movies, TV shows, and video games. - **Custom Artworks:** Providing personalized and unique artworks tailored to the individual's preferences and interests. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Supplies:** Opportunity for art supply companies to market and promote paper bags as an innovative medium for artists. - **Entertainment Merchandise:** Collaborating with artists to create licensed merchandise featuring pop culture illustrations. - **Children's Education:** Integrating paper bag art into educational programs to encourage creativity and self-expression among children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Character Art-Infused Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moynat-x-kasing.md) - [Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-vs-ki.md) - [Artwork-Adorned Reusable Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reusable-bag-campaign.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Art Doodle-Collaborative Napkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tissue-box-collection.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Plastic-Made QSR Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-canada-art-series.md) - [Artistic Game-Inspired Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-de-guzman-1.md)