# Enlightened Idiom Art The 'Home Truths' Series by Sam Bevington Gives Word to the Wise By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-09-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-bevington References: [recave](http://www.recave.com/2010/09/sam-bevington/) & [thebevlak](http://thebevlak.com/#526621/Home-Truths) Sam Bevington is a London-based [illustrator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrations-ai) whose work is as clever as it is creative. In his series 'Home Truths,' Sam Bevington addresses a series of sayings to live by. The series of cliches includes "Love is Blind," "Don't knock it 'til you've tried it," and other [inspirational](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenpen), precautionary and enlightened idioms. Though you may have had your fill of these funny little phrases from sitcoms and grandparents alike, Sam Bevington brings them to a whole new light in the series by illustrating them with an impeccably executed [vintage inspiration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ilan-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Idiom Illustration:** Embracing idiom-inspired artwork and illustrations to add a unique and creative touch to products and marketing materials. - **Vintage-inspired Artwork:** Exploring the use of vintage aesthetics and design elements in contemporary art to create a nostalgic and visually appealing experience. - **Elevating Cliches:** Reimagining cliched phrases and idioms through innovative visual representations to bring a fresh and thought-provoking perspective. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate idiom-inspired illustrations and vintage aesthetics in various forms of artwork, including painting, graphic design, and product packaging. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Brands can utilize idiom-based illustrations and vintage-inspired visuals in their advertising campaigns and marketing materials to engage audiences and create memorable experiences. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate idiom-inspired artwork and vintage-inspired design elements into their products, such as wall art, decorative items, and furniture, to offer unique and visually appealing aesthetics to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited Humorous Art Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-shrigley-1.md) - [Statement Street Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Cheekily Creative Bookmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Bright London Typeface Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-things-come-to-those-who-wait.md) - [Home-Defining Artistic Flags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-is-temporary.md) - [Cheeky Inaccurate Language Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-wonky-english.md) - [Positive Affirmation Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-positive-affirmations-lighter-series.md)