# Cheesy Presidential Depictions The Romney and Obama Cheetos Portraits Look Delicious (UPDATE) By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-10-24 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/romney-and-obama References: [odditycentral](http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/cheesy-presidential-portraits-made-from-cheetos.html) & [bites.today](http://bites.today.com/_news/2012/10/03/14201159-cheetos-in-chief-artist-creates-cheesy-presidential-portraits?lite) Artist Jason Baalman who works with [Cheetos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester) to create portraits of famous people has now created election candidates Romney and Obama out of the tasty snacks. Using all of the different [flavors of Cheetos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-puffs-cheese-pizza) for their various shades of yellow an orange, the artist is able to create shading effects and add depth to his larger than life, realistic-looking images. As he works, surrounded by bins full of the cheesy delights, Baalman wears a patriotic cap with an American flag sticking out of it. One can't help but wonder if he is trying to make a statement regarding how cheesy the election candidates and the presidential debate can be at times. See Romney and Obama as cheesy creations with their Cheetos portraits created by Jason Baalman. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Political](https://www.trendhunter.com/political) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Edible Portraits:** Opportunity to disrupt the food and art industries by creating customizable edible portraits using different food items. - **Unconventional Materials:** Explore the potential of using non-traditional materials, such as snacks, in artistic creations to attract a wider audience. - **Political Commentary Art:** Combine art and political commentary to create thought-provoking and innovative pieces that engage viewers in social and cultural discussions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Innovate in the food industry by creating and marketing unique edible products that appeal to art enthusiasts and collectors. - **Art and Design:** Introduce unconventional materials in the art world to push boundaries and challenge traditional perceptions of art. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Leverage unconventional and attention-grabbing artistic creations to develop innovative marketing campaigns that resonate with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Cheese Puff Birthday Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-birthday-cake.md) - [Celebratory Cheesy Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetleinfused-birthday-cake.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md) - [Cheesy Wintertime Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-snowy-cheese-balls.md) - [Pretzel-Shaped Cheese Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-prezels.md) - [Extra-Cheesy Pretzel Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-pretzels.md) - [Spooky Snack Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chesterville.md) - [Reality TV-Branded Snack Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-reality-tv-collectors-cheddition.md)