A painter makes pictures with paint, a sculptor makes statues with clay and a performance artist makes a fool of themselves. But what do you call an artist whose medium is fruit? From the radical to the ridiculous below you will find 12 excellent examples of this flourishing art form.

12. Parrot



Who’s a pretty boy then? For the pirate on-the-go here’s the perfect combination of companion and snack.

10. Cartoon Owls



Orange owls make meal times more fun! These citrus cartoon characters can liven up any lunchtime… as long as you’re a child or have the mental capacity of one.

8. Dog



Man’s best friend, faithfully rendered in man’s favourite fruit. The vegetarian version of a sausage dog, this dog will never get taken to the pound, but may be made into manure.