# Good Karmic Ilustrations Otto Bjornik Draws Mystical and Content Characters By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otto-bjornik References: [lifelounge](http://www.lifelounge.com/art-and-design/gallery/increase-your-good-karma-with-otto-bjornik.aspx) & [bjornik](http://bjornik.com/) Just looking at Otto Bjornik's illustrations makes me feel more peaceful and centered. Although his artwork is both [intricate and detailed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halftone), I think it's really the most simple element of each drawing that touches my mind and soul: the content smile almost all his featured characters wear. Aside from those smiles, the Otto Bjornik portfolio also emits a [mystical essence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triris) which veils the viewer in a cloud of good will and karma. Otto Bjornik's illustrations are all done in [pencil and ink](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drawing-series). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mystical Illustrations:** Exploring opportunities to incorporate mystical themes or designs into branding or packaging to appeal to consumers seeking a sense of peace and tranquility. - **Positive Imagery:** Opportunities to incorporate positive imagery and messaging into products or marketing materials to create an uplifting and empowering brand experience. - **Handmade Aesthetics:** Applying the tactile and hand-drawn aesthetics of Otto Bjornik's illustrations to create a unique and personal brand experience that stands out from digitally created content. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Design:** Embracing alternative design styles like Otto Bjornik's illustrations for branding or packaging to differentiate products or services from competitors. - **Wellness and Self-care:** Creating branded materials or products featuring positive and uplifting messaging and imagery to resonate with consumers seeking mental balance and positivity. - **Handmade Goods and Crafts:** Leveraging the handmade aesthetics of Otto Bjornik's illustrations to create unique and memorable products or packaging in the handmade goods and crafts industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Cat Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-meow.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Monochromatic Ghost Character Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monochromatic-ghost-character-sculptures.md) - [Self-Discovery Card Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarot-of-oxalia.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Mystical Digital Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarotandreading.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Vibrantly Bold Wallpaper Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otto-studio.md) - [Collaborative Sculptural Art Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neojomon-biomorphic-fantme.md)