# Superhero Emoticon Portraits Circle-Faced Character Pop Art by Andy Awesome By John Meyer | Published 2009-09-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-art-by-andy-awesome References: [netdiver.net](http://netdiver.net/who-is-andy-awesome) & [andyawesome](http://www.andyawesome.com) This [Pop Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joopiter) by Andy Awesome consists of a set of 20 acrylic painted canvases featuring That's an interesting concept! Nope, these are not illustrations nor a curious assemblage of iconic characters; these are paintings created by Andy Awesome and despite what it looks like, they're actually huge in size! They include famous characters like He-Man, Super Mario, Turtles, Star Wars heroes, Michael Jackson and Pacman, among others. **Implications** - Certain characters and icons in pop culture are recognized on a global scale. This makes their influence on the consumer world undeniable, as companies across a variety of industries create [products based on these characters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiderman-x-crocs) that fans are eager to buy as a reflection of their admiration of the icon and art form from which they originated. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Pop Culture Art:** Creating art inspired by pop culture icons and characters. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Using nostalgic pop culture references as a marketing tool. - **Character Merchandising:** Capitalizing on the popularity of iconic characters by creating merchandise featuring them. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Opportunities for artists to create and sell pop culture inspired artwork. - **Marketing:** Using nostalgic pop culture references to appeal to consumers and create a personal connection with products. - **Merchandising:** Creating products based on iconic characters to capitalize on their popularity and appeal to fans. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md) - [Pop Art Skateboard Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-skateroom-1.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1.md) - [Maximalist Pop Art Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami.md) - [3D Superhero Block-Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazing-spiderman-set.md) - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [Pop Art Creative Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaws-warhol-ut.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md)