# Bright Cultural Sketches Mike Lay Draws Vibrant Lifestyle Mash-Ups By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-02-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-lay References: [brwnpaperbag](http://www.brwnpaperbag.com/2011/02/22/artist-drawing-mike-lay/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/mikelay/) Mike Lay is an artist who works well with [colors and has some fashion sense](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joy-artist-capsule). The images he creates [mix-up different lifestyles and cultures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments), all in [vibrant hues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama). Something noticeable in Mike Lay's works is that the individuals featured don't have eye-balls. The images are beautiful and majestic, making it difficult for viewers to look away. See these individual pieces for yourselves in the featured gallery. **Implications** - While businesses and companies are prone to focus on creating a product that is appealing to one particular group of consumers, they can also benefit by modifying their products to attract a wider audience. Combing unlikely concepts or ideas in a visually stimulating way will appeal to consumers because it will also offer a fresh perspective on things within their lifestyles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vibrant Lifestyle Mash-ups:** Combining unlikely concepts or ideas in a visually stimulating way will appeal to consumers. - **Eye-ball Free Artwork:** Artistic works that don't conform to traditional norms can still be captivating to audiences. - **Colorful Cultural Mix-ups:** Incorporating many cultures in one product could appeal to multiple audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Incorporating different fashion styles from multiple cultures in one collection could lead to creative and unique fashion products. - **Home Decor:** Integrating elements from different cultural backgrounds in home decor products could lead to visually appealing and culturally diverse offerings. - **Advertising:** Including elements from multiple cultures in advertising campaigns can broaden the appeal of a product. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated Real-World Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-world.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Illustrated Streetwear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wasted-youth-x-tappei.md) - [Creative Space-Enhancing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bespoke-artworks.md) - [Playful Modern Art Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-estabrook-debuts-storytime.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Human Duality-Themed Abstract Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passive-aggression.md) - [Eye-Catching Textile Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-saville-1.md) - [Vibrant Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neon-primitivism.md)