Sustainability
Being thoughtful of my work's impact on the environment is an important part of my creative process. By nature what I do is keep unwanted art out of landfill... but I am always looking to improve my work practices! Drop me a note if you have any suggestions!
Sustainability and painting :
- I locally source old paintings, prints and books to create new art
- I locally source vintage and second hand paint supplies (watercolour and oil paint, brushes, easels)
- I save hardware from vintage pieces to reuse when repairing frames and artwork
- I repair the original vintage frames, but if unrepairable I prefer to source vintage frames and second hand glass locally
- I keep paint out of the waterways by brushing excess paint onto spare canvas while I work... this creates a surface I can paint something new on.
- Blotting paper on my desk is saved after projects for colourful giftware and notecards
Sustainability and prints :
- my business cards and postcard prints are on 100% recycled stock
- my prints are made-to-order, to avoid mass producing artwork. My print partner has locations worldwide, so any orders for prints on my website are actually created at a location close to you... to reduce shipping distance & costs.
- my custom framed prints are framed in locally sourced vintage and reclaimed frames (keeping them out of landfill!)
- custom made frames are made from locally reclaimed wood and materials
- I use paper from old map books to cover the backs of prints
Sustainability and shipping / packaging :
- when I buy boxes and wrapping paper I choose recycled content.
- gift bags are 100% recycled paper
- shipments are sent in reused shipping boxes and padding materials
- I avoid using foam or plastic bubble wrap unless it is absolutely necessary, and prefer plastic packing materials on their second use