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Transforming Trash to Treasure: A Journey in Recycling Art with Discarded Objects By Miabo Enyadike

Transforming Trash to Treasure: A Journey in Recycling Art with Discarded Objects                 Taking long morning walks has become an essential exercise for me, serving multiple purposes. Not only do these walks help me maintain a sound exercise regimen, but they also offer the perfect opportunity to pick up discarded objects that catch my interest.              As I stroll through the neighborhood, I gather various discarded items, both small and large, because I see potential art in them. Breathing new life into these forgotten objects excites me, transforming what was once seen as trash into something beautiful and meaningful.                         This type of artwork is my true passion, and it always feels refreshing to me. The act of picking up discarded items fuels my motivation to walk every morning, regardless of the weather.   ...

Transforming Old Newspapers into Stunning Blue Chrysanthemum Mixed Media Art by Miabo Enyadike

Mastering the Art of Painting a Chrysanthemum Flower: Step-by-Step Guide Discover how to repurpose old newspapers into beautiful mixed media art. Learn the creative process behind this blue Chrysanthemum painting using acrylics, adding vibrant colors to your home décor. Old newspaper, laying around the house or piled up in the house is sometimes distressing, specially if it is turning into a nightmare. I know once a week the paper recycling truck arrives to collect paper, but my natural hoarding instincts, refuses to let go!.   In my mind I'm thinking, I can use this pile for something I mean something, really.... really good and I ask myself  WHAT and WHEN?. Well that time finally came, I thought about creating a series of mixed media paintings,with newspaper using acrylic paint. Blue flower Art I chose a blue  flower as my subject, I may not be a keen gardener, I just love flowers and how they bloom and color our lives.  Besides that, my...