# Artisanal Dairy Portraits Foodie Mike Geno Paints Different Delicious Types of Cheese By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-04-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/types-of-cheese References: [faithistorment](http://www.faithistorment.com/2013/04/cheese-paintings-by-mike-geno.html) & [mikegeno](http://mikegeno.com/) It seems that artist Mike [Geno's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-ingredient) paintings are made particularly for those with a keen interest in all different types of cheese. His latest series is in fact a vast collection of cheese paintings, portraying more types of dairy products than I even knew existed. As a food-lover myself, I am thoroughly enjoying browsing through this series of food portraits, especially with all of the texture and detailing depicted so vividly. Forget the processed, pre-sliced products, clearly Geno is working with [gourmet cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/european-cheese-quality) that would be the pride of any platter. Those who enjoy fine foods and have an affinity for dairy will want a few of these delectable artworks. Mike Geno gives [artisan cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sartori-cheese-cheese-bites) a new meaning with his paintings that picture types of cheese. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artisan Cheese Paintings:** Explore the trend of artists creating paintings that depict various types of artisan cheese. - **Food Portraits:** Discover the trend of artists creating detailed portraits of different types of food, such as cheese. - **Gourmet Food Art:** Witness the trend of artists focusing on creating art pieces that highlight high-quality gourmet food items like artisan cheese. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art:** The art industry can embrace the trend by encouraging artists to explore different food items, like cheese, as subjects for their paintings and artwork. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can find innovative ways to collaborate with artists to promote their gourmet products, like artisan cheese, through food portraits and art exhibitions. - **Cheese Industry:** The cheese industry can leverage the trend by commissioning artists to create art pieces that highlight the unique qualities and flavors of their various cheese products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Succulently Brined Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/softripened-goat-cheese.md) - [Artisan Cheese Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-gift-baskets.md) - [D2C Artisanal Cheese Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-cheese-boxes.md) - [Cheese-Infused Luxury Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-fromage-chocolate-collection.md) - [Cheese-Themed Entertaining Guides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/that-cheese-plate-wants-to-party.md) - [Cheese Expert Guide Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madame-fromage.md) - [Curated Cheese Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-enthusiasts.md) - [Hilarious Fandom Cheese Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beechers-handmade-cheese.md) - [Educational Cheese Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmigiano-reggiano-consortium.md)