# Folksy Vintage Artwork This John Fellows Illustration Series is Unique and Full of Character By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-07-30 | Updated 2014-08-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-fellows References: [thecoolector](http://www.thecoolector.com/john-fellows-artwork/) & [johnfellowsart](http://johnfellowsart.com) This John Fellows illustration series stays true to the artist's signature [contemporary folk style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog) that beautifully weaves together [layers of paper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterpieces-ii), graphic block prints and handwritten text to create artwork that looks vintage and has some soul to it. John Fellows has been collecting all sort of tidbits like found paper, maps and books -- some that date to the 1880s -- to make [unique collages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistedition-jigsaw-puzzles) that have such a cool feel to them. His illustrations are inspired by his personal experiences and travels from the Swiss and French Alps to sailing Baja and the Caribbean to rafting the Grand Canyon in his home state of Colorado. So if you are looking for some rugged artwork with a lot of character -- his series features sailors and stormy seas and mountain men -- this is exactly what you'll get with Fellow's work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage-style Artwork:** The use of layered paper, block prints, and handwritten text to create vintage-style artwork provides an opportunity for innovative techniques to be developed. - **Found-object Collages:** The use of found objects, such as maps, books, and other paper-based materials, creates collage-style artwork, providing an opportunity for disruptive innovation in art and design. - **Personalized Illustration:** Works inspired by personal experiences and travels offer an opportunity for personalized illustration services in industries such as travel and tourism, consumer goods, and publishing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry, including traditional fine art and graphic design, can benefit from the use of vintage-style and found-object collages in creating unique artwork. - **Travel and Tourism:** Personalized illustration inspired by travel experiences can be incorporated into advertising and promotional materials for the travel and tourism industry, creating a distinct and memorable brand identity. - **Publishing:** Personalized illustrations are a great opportunity for the publishing industry to create unique book covers, editorial illustrations, and other visual content that resonates with readers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Home-Defining Artistic Flags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-temporary.md) - [Travel-Inspired Canvas Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-passport-series.md) - [Western-Inspired Textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-inspired-textiles.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Polish-Inspired Colorful Glass Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folk-collection.md) - [Otherwordly Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-monk.md) - [Folk Art-Inspired Wallpapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backdrop.md) - [Outdoor-Inspired Colorful Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travis-weller.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md)