# Cute Complimentary Street Art This Life-Affirming Art Demonstrates the Kindness of Strangers By | Published 2013-06-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifeaffirming-art References: [laughingsquid](http://laughingsquid.com/positive-affirmation-stenciled-street-art-in-venice-california/) The managing editor of Laughing Squid Rusty Blazenhoff recently posted a series of life-affirming art that she found spray painted on the pavement around Venice, California. Each of these pieces of [street art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigmatic-graffiti) gives passersby a delightful compliment to help them get along with their day. One piece declares that the viewer is "perfect," while another says: "You are my reason to smile." Several others provide equally fun compliments that are sure to put a smile on the face of anyone who sees them. This series of anonymous work is an [adorable example](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharing-your-kindness) of the [kindness of strangers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soothe1). Although the anonymous artist doesn't know any of his/her grateful viewers, he/she still took the time to create something to better the days of countless people. Hopefully the artist will reveal why exactly he/she wanted to surprise pedestrians with a little pick-me-up, but for now it's lovely just to think about their existence as a way to make the world just a little bit happier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Graffiti](https://www.trendhunter.com/graffiti) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Complimentary Street Art:** Street artists are creating art that uplifts and inspires individuals on the go, generating opportunities for companies to use interactive art as a marketing tool. - **Anonymous Art:** Anonymous street art demonstrates the power of the absence of ego in shaping culture and inspiring others, which could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies aiming to achieve social good. - **Kindness as Art:** Acts of kindness are being integrated into artwork, offering a unique way to spread positivity and inspire individuals, creating an opportunity for companies to engage with consumers through philanthropy. ### Where This Applies - **Art & Design:** Incorporating street art into campaigns is a way companies can connect with people, especially in urban areas, and inspire them to interact with their products in a creative way. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Pharmaceutical companies can use this trend in marketing campaigns for products that help people deal with stress and anxiety. - **Social Media:** Using the power of social media platforms to spread uplifting and inspirational art could generate increased engagement for users and advertisers alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Daily AI-Generated Compliments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aicomplimentme.md) - [Personalized Image Insights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-praise.md) - [Cartoonish City Bollards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-cyklop.md) - [Interactive Typo Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loveegolov.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Food-Inspired Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dish-pics.md) - [Plushie-Inspired Art Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-smiles.md) - [Color-In Commuter Tunnels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpeace-painting.md)