# Quirky Clown Portraits April Fools From Mr Means By Cowbag | Published 2009-01-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylised-clown-portraits-april-fools-from-mr-means References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/01/12/the-strange-photography-of-mr-means/) & [mrmreans](http://www.mrmreans.com) Any photographer who starts their bio like Mr Means does if sure to have some quirky pieces in their portfolio. *“At the age of 3, I lost two toes in a lawn mowing accident, a trauma that resulted in my unique personality and sharp sense of humour.”* Well, Mr. Means totally delivers on the 'out-there' front. This series of [five photographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-life-1) is called “[April Fools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin)” and features what I'll have to call the [best styled clowns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-clog-pennywise) I have ever seen. What is there not to love about them? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Quirky Clown Portraits:** Opportunity for photographers to explore unconventional and humorous styles of portraiture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Photography:** Innovative approaches to clown-themed photography can attract a niche market of clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Artistic Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amusebouche.md) - [Imperfect Photography Celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonnas-cam.md) - [Surreal Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeffrey-deitch-art-gallery.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-ground-exhibition.md) - [Celebratory Odd Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridiculous-design.md) - [Drug-Themed April Fool's Gags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innocean-berlin.md) - [Surreal Love-Themed Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joakim-ojanen.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md)