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>This style is exclusively used in storefront signage at liquor stores, sandwich shops, eateries, etc.

No, it isnt, sidewalk signs like this are used to attract walk-in traffic that would otherwise not be specifically looking for that business and/or know or consider that whatever item was being offered was carried by that store.

>silly anthropomorphic nature, realistic detail and similar paining style.

It's called cartooning, and isn't realistic at all...too much realism and a cartoon ceases to be a cartoon and becomes an illustration or a portrait.

>Have you seen these anywhere else in the United States, or around global community for that matter?

Anthropomorphic food mascots are some of the oldest and most recognized advertising elements (pic related), and temporary sidewalk signage is old and everywhere too.

>Where did the inspiration for this uniform style (painting technique, eyes, subject matter) originate?

Cartooning in general, which has a long history of using certain simplified forms to convey things like facial features and the emotions they suggest and express...

and sign painting, where pros develop methodical practices to maintain uniformity of lettering/typefaces and of multiple copies of signs and other work...it's also a speed thing and becomes second nature.

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Looking for information on this anthropomorphic graphic design style found at various storefronts