Keeping Art Out of Landfill

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 reuse old paintings, prints and books to create new art
- I repair the original vintage frames, but if unrepairable I 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
- I like to 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

Sustainability and prints : 

- my business cards and postcard prints are on 100% recycled stock
- 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
- I reuse shipping boxes and padding materials when they are locally available
- I avoid using foam or plastic bubble wrap unless it is on its second use