# Surreal Cartoon-Integrated Art 'Still Optimistic' is a Project Fronted by Gabrielle Laïla Tittley By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/still-optimistic References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/en/2017/02/14/still-optimistic-photo-manipulation-project/) & [ponymtl](http://www.ponymtl.com/) Gabrielle Laïla Tittley, the brand designer of an eccentric accessories company called 'Pony' joined with photo studio LM Chabot for a project called 'Still Optimistic.' All of the images have a [highly surreal look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1) to them, with regular photographs blended with cartoon elements that were created with graphic design effects. One image shows a man in a bright blue room with bold black lines marking the corners of the walls so that he looks as though he's in a drawing. In one hand he holds a pink basketball and a number of others are shown at his feet, where they're melted into the ground. Another image in the Still Optimistic project shows a man leaning on a [bright pink table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama), with parts of his Mr. Potato Head face surrounding him. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Surreal Cartoon-integrated Art:** Opportunity for graphic designers to integrate surreal elements into their artistic designs. - **Graphic-design Photography Fusion:** Opportunity for photographers to integrate graphic design elements into their photography. - **Eccentric Accessories Design:** Increased demand for eccentric accessories with unique design elements. ### Where This Applies - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for graphic design professionals to create innovative designs by integrating surreal elements into their artistic designs. - **Photography:** Opportunity for photographers to integrate graphic design elements into their photography and create unique and memorable images. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Increased demand for eccentric accessories with unique design elements in the fashion industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Surrealist Beauty Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toiletpaper-magazine.md) - [Ultra-Colorful Design Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whimsical-studio.md) - [Artsy Surrealist Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gohar-world.md) - [Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-up.md) - [Cartoonish NFT Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-like-you-youre-weird.md) - [Ultra-Playful Studio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-workspace.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Tea Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-for-two-collection.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md)