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24.00" x 16.00"
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26.00" x 18.00"
Smiley Face Poster
by Omaste Witkowski
Product Details
Smiley Face poster by Omaste Witkowski. Our posters are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Design Details
A happy face, smiling face, smiley, or :) is a stylized representation of a smiling humanoid face, commonly occurring in popular culture. It is... more
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Artist's Description
"A happy face, smiling face, smiley, or :) is a stylized representation of a smiling humanoid face, commonly occurring in popular culture. It is commonly represented as a yellow (many other colors are also used) circle (or sphere) with two black dots representing eyes and a black arc representing the mouth. "Smiley" is also sometimes used as a generic term for any emoticon."
The happy face was first introduced to popular culture as part of a promotion by New York radio station WMCA beginning in 1962. Listeners who answered their phone "WMCA Good Guys!" were rewarded with a "WMCA good guys" sweatshirt that incorporated a happy face into its design. Thousands of these sweatshirts were given away. The WMCA smiley was yellow with black dots as eyes, but it had a slightly crooked smile instead of a full smile, and no creases in the mouth.
In 1963, Harvey Ball, an American commercial artist, was employed by State Mutual Life Assurance Company of Worcester, Massachusetts (now known...
About Omaste Witkowski
Welcome to the vibrant world of Omaste Witkowski! A space where art and photography dance harmoniously. The pieces in these galleries are a fusion of passion and creativity, with a keen eye for the extraordinary in the ordinary. Omaste's journey began with 'Hearts,' a macro photograph of a hand-blown glass ball. This piece was a turning point, sparking a new love for the hidden macro world. It was the perfect blend of her love of glass art and photography. A world of sparkling art was revealed, waiting to be explored through her lens. Omaste's work is not just about creating beautiful art; it's about telling stories, sharing experiences, and inspiring others to see the world from a unique perspective. Each piece is a testament to her...
$105.00
Omaste Witkowski
Thank you First Star Art for Featuring my artwork in the Loving the Color Yellow group.
Zulfiya Stromberg
Very nice!
Debi Pople
great! v
Sandi OReilly
Wonderful :) voted.
Joan Carroll
very nice! v