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Artist on a Green Path

May 3, 2009 2 Comments




One of the things I enjoy doing is art. Working in acrylics and mixed media, I decided to take my artwork to the next eco friendly level and use products that take a greener approach.  As a product or tool used in my work is used up, it is being replaced with products from more environmentally friendly companies.

One such company is Golden Artist Colors. Golden Artist Paints has been on the forefront of environmental stewardship programs for its facilities and promotes safe use of it’s products through extensive safety information provided on it’s website, www.goldenpaints.com The colors are vibrant and they have an acrylic paint called Fluid Interference, which offers a unique “flip” when viewed from different perspectives.

Coney Island Mermaid

When I am doing collage, I use magazines for my colors instead of paint. It is a great way to recycle and reuse. When gluing the pieces down, I use Modge Podge, a glue that is non-toxic and dries clear. Completed projects do not yellow over time. Another glue that is eco-friendly is YES paste. It works very well on paper projects.
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I have also done some found object sculptures. This is a great earth friendly form of artwork.  I love finding items, which have been broken and weathered and use them to create a piece of art from something that would have ended up in a landfill somewhere.

Art in its many forms can be a wonderful way to recycle and reuse. The enduring beauty of something created from your imagination and displayed with pride in your home is made that much better when done in an earth friendly manner. Your next work of art may be only a recycle bin away!

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About Karen

Karen is a self confessed greenie: Having grown up in the late 70’s, I was an official card carrying tree hugger, chartered member of the Environmental club and die hard John Denver fan! Nowadays I live a green life on Blue Moon Farm with our home grown vegetables and mini horses!
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2 Responses to “Artist on a Green Path”

  1. Charndra from Part Time Diaper Free! Reply August 16, 2009 at 12:05 am

    This is wonderful, Karen!
    I too love collage, playing with ‘layers’ is such fun!

    I also use it with my son (4 yo) and did when I was an art teacher B.C (before children of course, LOL)

    I too love recycling things as art, I’ve seen a bit of a trend of recycled art about the place, some gorgeous stuff made of smashed plates used like mosaic / collagey – where was that? Etsy perhaps?

    Have you visited Design*Sponge? Great spot, might have been there…

    Charndra

  2. Fluid Acrylics Paintings Reply July 29, 2011 at 6:47 am

    I like the blog posts.Do you offer fluid acrylics paintings systems?