# Classic Song Illustrations John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ is Just as Powerful in the Form of a Cartoon By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-07-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-lennons-imagine References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/367075/John-Lennon-s-Classic-Imagine-Gets-Illustrated-As-A-Cartoon-With-Lyrics/) & [stanleycolors](http://www.stanleycolors.com) John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ may just be the most peaceful, inspiring and loving song of all time. Now imagine that this epic anthem left the [bumper sticker and tattoo realm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1) behind and delved into the world of [comic illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamcanvas). Well now it has, thanks to California-based illustrator and comic artist Pablo Stanley. For a song that has been so widely quoted for decades, it is a surprise that John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ had not yet made it to the illustrative world. Stanley wanted to illustrate the song and its touching lyrics, which coincides perfectly time-wise with the worrisome world events going on at the moment. The message-filled cartoon strip touches upon topics of war, religion and peace and is beautifully colored and complete with lyrics of the song’s first chorus. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 59% | 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) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Illustrated Songs:** Opportunity for artists to transform classic songs into visual narratives. - **Music and Visual Art Integration:** Innovative ways to merge music and visual art to create a multi-sensory experience. - **Socially Conscious Art:** Increasing demand for art that reflects and addresses relevant societal issues. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore new mediums and techniques to illustrate songs. - **Music and Entertainment:** Opportunities to create immersive experiences by integrating visual art with music performances. - **Social Activism and Advocacy:** Art can be used as a powerful tool to raise awareness and inspire action for social causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Classical Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sen-donnan.md) - [Peace-Centric Oversized Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-head.md) - [Artistic Apparel Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu.md) - [Peace-Resembling Dress Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peace-dress.md) - [Child-Friendly Cartoon Art Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooly.md) - [Legacy Artist-Themed T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gap-1.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Iconic Rock Band-Inspired Menswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatles-collection.md) - [Auditory Artwork Albums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-of-a-masterpiece.md)