Freewheeling Fun

INSPIRATION

Reuse and Recycling is one of my inspirations but not just for the reasons you might think. Overcrowded landfills could be a logical reason, but I had an impetus for this method before landfills became a worldwide issue, simply because I was raised to think that way.

We recycled at home because materials were scarce, therefore there was always innovation around me which was born out of necessity. We never called it Upcycle or any of those names back then; in fact it would be quite embarrassing back then to have to explain that you were regularly reusing materials!  However, now it IS something that is regarded well and is something so fascinating to me, innovative and creative. I love making something aesthetically pleasing out of materials others might otherwise discard. I sincerely believe that creating with a dearth of materials brings out more creativity in me than new materials EVER do.

It is fun and requires innovation and adaptation toward a purpose and I think that's what keeps me so engaged! Some artists repurpose exclusively, but for me it is as potential materials appear and my antenna is always up for that! I really feel working within the constraints of a limited amount of materials enables me to create things that are really unique and things with individualized character. I hope you find this so too!

DESCRIPTION/MATERIALS USED

The freewheeling colors of this wooden mirror started by my hand coloring heavy paper using mixed media, at which time they were shredded, then applied mosaic style to create this keepsake to cherish. It has a protective varnish seal that also increases the vibrancy of color.

This one of a kind wooden mirror measures 10" x 10" - 25.4 cm x 25.4 cm and is ready to hang in your home or your "besty's" abode! This piece is truly original and could be great for you or that special or hard to shop for someone. (Hint: it also hides nicely under a Christmas tree as that specially hand-crafted gift for the one who has everything!)