# DIY Banana Tattoo Manuals Phil Hansen's 'Tattoo a Banana' Book Offers Offbeat Approaches to Art By | Published 2013-08-06 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-a-banana References: [fancy](http://www.fancy.com/things/295386232924413197/Tattoo-a-Banana-Book) & [philinthewhaaat](http://www.philinthewhaaat.com/tattooabanana.html) Phil Hansen's clever banana tattoos first caught people's attention in 2012, when he released a series of photographs showing some truly realistic art printed directly onto banana skins. His new book, titled 'Tattoo a Banana,' implores his fans to do the same. Tattoo a Banana not only teaches art lovers how to make their very own banana tattoos, which can then be applied onto their favorite yellow fruits, but also offers directions on a ton of alternative art projects. Hansen is all about coming up with brand new, exciting designs with which to shock the art world. Through his book, he encourages budding artists to follow in his footsteps, helping to ensure that art never becomes formulaic or predictable. For that reason, Tattoo a Banana is probably one of the most original and exciting [DIY art manuals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkstory) of the past decade. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/books) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Alternative Art Projects:** Tattoo a Banana encourages creativity and provides directions for alternative art projects beyond banana tattoos. - **DIY Art Manuals:** The rise of DIY art manuals like Tattoo a Banana offers art lovers an opportunity to explore unconventional and original art techniques. - **Non-formulaic Art:** Tattoo a Banana promotes non-formulaic and unpredictable art, inspiring artists to think outside of traditional boundaries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Education:** The DIY art trend and books like Tattoo a Banana present opportunities for the art education industry to develop new learning materials and curriculum. - **Publishing:** The popularity of DIY art manuals opens up a market niche for publishers to produce and distribute more unconventional art books. - **Art Supplies:** The demand for alternative art projects highlighted in Tattoo a Banana creates opportunities for art supply manufacturers to develop and market unique products and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Condiment Tattoo Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tattoo-bottle.md) - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [Pop Artist-Collaborative Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-and-andy-warhol.md) - [Banana-Inspired Clothing Hangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banannang.md) - [Progressive Rewritable Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-ink.md) - [Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackdot.md) - [AI Tattoo Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tattoo-canvas.md) - [Custom Tattoo Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tattoo-generator1.md) - [QSR Temporary Tattoo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-temporary-tattoo-collection.md)