Brainstorming

I’ve always found joy and peace in creating art, particularly painting. I more recently found that I thrive in the creative process that comes with upcycling found materials. Putting the figurative puzzle pieces together is as much fun as physically creating the art.

But there are times I need to dig deeper into my imagination to solve the puzzle. For instance, among the D.C. cherry blossoms during last week’s outdoor adventure, there was little trash to be found. This is a win for nature, and a challenge for an Ecopsyched! upcycle episode. The most common of trail trash—a Fireball bottle (you know it!)—is last week’s find and this week’s inspiration. I accept the challenge of upcycling this tiny “trashy treasure” into funky art.

Tiny Bottle, Big Personality

I admit that I was nervous last week for this week’s upcycle after only finding a Fireball bottle, but a plan materialized with little whispers from my brain. I’ve missed sitting down with a piece of paper and ink to simply paint. With the cherry blossoms as inspiration, I’ll create a painting that will work in cooperation with this tiny bottle, along with surprise materials from a previous outdoor adventure too. This plan will result in a functional work of art.

Can you guess what becomes of this painting and these materials? I hope you’ll join me for this upcycle project in the video below to find out. And please visit the Ecopsyched! YouTube channel and subscribe (and also hit that notifications bell) to never miss an adventure.

Your Finds?

Fireball bottles are a common “trashy treasure” find along the U.S. east coast. Is there a brand of trail trash more common where you are? Let me know in the comments below. I’m always brainstorming for my next upcycle.

Thank you for joining me on this and future Ecopsyched! adventures!

Until next week, happy trails.

-Lisa B