It's Been Real, It's Been Fun, It's Been Real Fun

            Today marks the end of a fruitful journey, or maybe it is just the beginning.  Along the way we met many wonderful, inspirational people, learned about progressive organizations and discovered the true meaning of recycling.  In today’s world, resources are becoming less and less abundant and it is vital that we find alternate means of energy and supplies, and we found that one of the most progressive strains of this movement was artwork that uses recycled materials.  Art supplies are expensive to purchase and sometimes detrimental to the environment to create, but by using materials that have already served another purpose, artists are saving the environment one brush stroke at a time and making a serious statement about consumerism. There is something to be said about creating something that is beautiful from things that have been discarded and labeled unusable and unappealing by others.  In truth, nothing is done serving a purpose, and can be given new life, another chapter in its existence.  Artists like Val Britton and Eric Otto have taught us this, and we fully intend to apply this philosophy to every aspect in our lives because not only is it good for the environment, it is good for the soul.  We encourage all of you to think more in the “Rebuild” paradigm because it can truly make a difference in our consumerism and our lives.  This project has been a joy to work on, and we are grateful to have learned to see the world in a new light and train our eyes to see the beauty in everything.  Tomorrow we are going to attempt to make our own recycled art from things we found in our own trashcans. Although it won’t be as spectacular as the work you have seen in this blog, it is a step in the right direction and a chance for us to apply our newfound knowledge.  Thank you for going on this journey with us, and we sincerely hope that we have inspired some of you to see the beauty in the trash.  Over and out, Melinda & Blair.