# Trippy Kaleidoscopic Art This Psychedelic Series by Sam Gibbons is Fantastical Fun By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-gibbons References: [booooooom](http://www.booooooom.com/2010/10/13/artist-painter-sam-gibbons/) & [samgibbons.net](http://www.samgibbons.net/paintings) Sam Gibbons is an American illustrator whose work is an absolute trip! His series of [kaleidoscopic creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalegoidoscope) is a testament to his wild imagination, great work with color and awesome artistic skill. These pieces are done with paint and still manage to boast an intricacy that is usually only achieved through digital illustration. As well, Sam Gibbons demonstrates a vivid use of [rich, bold colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorama) through his works. Ultimately, Sam Gibbons is an example of amazing analog art and wild creativity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Analog Art Resurgence:** There is a growing trend towards traditional analog art such as painting and illustration. - **Trippy Art Movement:** Artists are embracing the trippy aesthetic and creating fantastical, kaleidoscopic creations. - **Rich and Bold Color Palette:** Artists are experimenting with bright and bold colors to create eye-catching art. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fine Arts:** Traditional fine arts industries such as painting and illustration can embrace and incorporate this analog art revival. - **Interior Design:** Trippy art can be used to create bold and eye-catching designs in various interior environments. - **Fashion:** The bold and colorful aesthetic of trippy art can be incorporated into fashion designs to create visually striking garments and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Psychedelic Skateboard Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-psychedelia.md) - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Burgeoning Psychedelic Art Movements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-art-movement.md) - [Psychedelic Hand-Painted Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-iii.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Marble-Patterned Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychedelic-interior.md) - [Mesmerizing Sculpture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesmerizing-sculpture.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md)