# Sunsational Smiley Art The Bright and Bubbly Artwork of Annick Poirier By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/annick-poirier References: [vectroave](http://vectroave.com/2010/09/annick-poirier-illustrations/annick-poirier-illustrations) & [annickpoirier](http://www.annickpoirier.com/) Annick Poirier is a Montreal-born graphic designer whose work sometimes extends into advertising. Having worked with more than a few of Fortune 500's top companies, it's surprising that Annick Poirier still takes the time to create [simple, optimistic art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunset-spark-card-deck). In this series, Annick Poirier depicts [happy people being happy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smilesflow). The most simple and understated pleasures are what puts smiles on these subjects' faces, such as yoga or friends. Perhaps we could all take cues from Annick Poirier and take a minute to smell the [Photoshop flowers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-verre-bonbon). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Optimistic Art:** Opportunity to promote positive emotions and mental well-being through art. - **Simple Pleasures:** Opportunity to highlight and celebrate the joy found in simple activities. - **Digital Graphic Design:** Opportunity to leverage digital tools to create visually appealing and inspiring designs. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create uplifting and relatable artwork. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Opportunity to incorporate positive and optimistic visuals into advertising campaigns. - **Wellness and Mindfulness:** Opportunity to use art as a tool for promoting mental wellness and mindfulness practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vinyl Art Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-smiley-collectible.md) - [Smiley-Themed Collectors Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bicycle-x-smiley.md) - [Glamorous Artful Bronze Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-jane.md) - [Plushie-Inspired Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-smiles.md) - [Interactive Summer Murals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jacquie-comrie.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Plug Socket-Cladded Armchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smiley-chair.md) - [Artist-Inspired Flower Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgiandesigner.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md)