Forget Banksy; the latest thing going on right now is latte art!
Brian Leonard, or Barista Brian, is the talented latte artist who’s giving everyone — celebs included — a new way to appreciate a cup of Joe by painting famous portraits on coffee.
Get this: Meryl Streep once called him a genius.
If you’ve been looking for a way to meet your favorite celebs, ditch the old routine of sending them pieces of your hair and make latte art instead!
That’s what Toronto-based “latte artist” Brian Leonard (also known as Barista Brian) does.
The talented barista has gained mainstream attention for his latte art, which often features amazing portraits of celebs.
He’s even been able to present these celebs with his delicious work!
Peep the gallery from his Instagram below for some familiar celeb faces in coffee form.
Jennifer Lopez
J-Lo was so blown away when she saw the artwork Brian did that she asked him if they could get a picture together.
Brian, buddy, you can die happy now.
Renée Zellweger
Of all the celebs Brian met at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), Renée Zellweger was his favorite.
“In the midst of all the chaos, we shared a moment that will last a lifetime. Just a girl from Texas and a boy from New Brunswick, together, somewhere over the rainbow,” he wrote.
Aww!
After watching Renée portray Judy Garland in the biopic, “Judy,” he was even so inspired that he created latte art of the late actress.
There’s so much over the rainbow — and the horizon — for this talented artist.
Tom Hanks
Brian wrote that he created the Mr. Rogers latte for Hanks while singing, “it’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood.”
Brian wrote: “He hadn’t even gotten to the last step when he said ‘I hear there’s a fancy coffee for me!’ I showed him the latté and he couldn’t believe it. He asked me how I made it, I explained as best I could. “It looks great, but how does it taste?!”
In case you’re wondering, he loved it!
Kerry Washington
With Kerry Washington recently giving out her phone number to fans, she’s been able to connect with them on a different level.
With Brian, it was a coffee level. How cute!
Danielle Radcliffe
Barista Brian has been able to showcase his latte art to Daniel several times before.
But each time has always been special:
“I was so happy to see Dan Radcliffe at TIFF this year. Always great to see a familiar face and catch up over a latté” Brian said about meeting again with the Harry Potter star.
Kristen Stewart
Brian totally nailed his latte art of the newest Charlie’s Angel.
He even got her sick haircut and winged eyeliner down!
Rainn Wilson
The Office fans will love the artwork Brian did for Rainn Wilson.
Watch the video to see Dwight Rainn jiggle.
Kit Harington
Jon Snow may know nothing, but Kit Harington knows that this latte is pretty dope.
Matt Damon and Christian Bale
What’s better than giving your latte art to one celeb?
Giving it to TWO. Especially when it’s these actors.
It’s not just celeb artwork that Barista Brian does, either.
He also does gorgeous landscapes, like this artwork of Hopewell Rocks in New Brunswick, where he is originally from!
All in all, we can all agree that there’s a latte to love about these lattes.
For more of Brian’s artwork, check out his page on Instagram .
