https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/gallery-home daily 1.0 2026-01-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1605663709387-QN9ET7AP9SMLHS9KIMQR/Tokyo-tote+large.jpg Gallery Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1654934108916-UGAW16M1ED456S8P482S/PXL_20220304_021619025.jpg Gallery Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1704357222507-K5V4TWA55DO56OKL4TT8/IMG_7896.jpg Gallery Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1704357558397-QX59KAOCUZFH6RCRVWHA/DSC08345.JPG Gallery Home https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living daily 0.75 2025-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1621394237856-CUXL799U7GKZWRVZ4MZV/E-GLS029B.jpg Sustainable Living https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2025/8/living-in-the-present monthly 0.5 2025-12-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/9d739ffd-e21e-46da-a9d7-d7324c6d9867/Three+Lone+Trees.jpg Sustainable Living - Living in the Present The windows came from a farm property that belonged to my late grandfather and grandmother. I hand etch and ink each window capturing places from my childhood home in rural Ohio, America that hold childhood memories. But, change is good and change is inevitable. One of the most rewarding elements of being an artist is how the art marking process itself can reveal the real meaning. Early in the project, I decided that capturing how these places are changing since my childhood memories is a relevant facet of these subjects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/eb7ca30d-22dd-4d14-82f4-455fae6fd21f/dd034b595ad65c2d82a2263445cd13af18f7ef2d4dbe7aa7e3f850239c65e866.jpg Sustainable Living - Living in the Present For window no.6, I wanted to capture what was left of our former family orchard. I have fond memories of climbing the trees to pick sour pie cherries for customers and plucking some to snack on. In the late summer we ate and canned everything from apple sauce to peaches and pears. I even remember the chore of mowing the grass around all those trees which could be a bit of an awkward task. The five trees that remain, from what was a sizable orchard, were sold with the family home. But my old neighbor Bob is still there so I paid him a visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/5081c652-183b-4f57-9f39-09eb86ed18aa/7c90412d9ff080c81235fa2a1425efee405953c076c4e9ce0de5f48e9d69939b.jpg Sustainable Living - Living in the Present While sketching ‘Three Apple Trees’ – window no.6, I chatted with Bob about this and that including his late wife Betty, who taught me to sew. Everything is connected. Besides being an artist, I teach and practice yoga and I am practicing being present. Listening to Bob talk, feeling the cool grass under my feet, and learning to really look at the changing light and details of three apple trees was a beautiful moment of just being present amidst all the transitions and change. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2023/5/28/metal-names-and-numbers monthly 0.5 2025-05-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1a54aa31-5dcf-4921-82fb-d8045fb282c0/C-GLL029.jpg Sustainable Living - Jewelry Lingo Part II: Metal Names and Numbers - Base Metals More attainable and affordable, but also very reactive and prone to developing a patina quickly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/be1a1414-0e58-44fc-bb43-6cc84b68d757/N-SRP979_flatlay.jpg Sustainable Living - Jewelry Lingo Part II: Metal Names and Numbers - Plating vs. Filled Both of these techniques involve adding a fine metal over a base metal, but the cost and longevity can vary significantly between the two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/d2fe36ec-dcf8-428c-ba09-32308cbb1b6d/E-GLP979_A.jpg Sustainable Living - Jewelry Lingo Part II: Metal Names and Numbers - Precious Metals More valuable and less reactive, but also rarer and significantly more expensive, especially depending on the metal used and its purity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/6e5a6b67-741f-45dd-ad1a-ce760f9040be/E-CBP925.jpg Sustainable Living - Jewelry Lingo Part II: Metal Names and Numbers - Silver Sterling Silver and Fine Silver both have a clear purpose in jewelry making. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/2c965431-859c-4f77-8b46-61bd5c09f060/N-TAF914_flatlay.jpg Sustainable Living - Jewelry Lingo Part II: Metal Names and Numbers - Gold The karat defines the purity which impacts both the price and value as well as the durability and color. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/categories-of-jewelry monthly 0.5 2025-05-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/fde10671-3da0-4331-b423-20ce5764ecee/bent+spoon+necklace.jpg Sustainable Living - Jewelry Lingo Part I: Three Categories of Jewelry - Fashion Jewelry Appreciated for attainability as an accessory that makes a statement, fashion jewelry is everywhere. This category of jewelry can be picked up right alongside clothing in shops, online, or at craft markets. All at an affordable price for most income brackets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/291fe69d-42d5-4830-a7a5-3d25ea880e38/offcut_e_III.png Sustainable Living - Jewelry Lingo Part I: Three Categories of Jewelry - The Artisans of Fashion Jewelry Some of those craft stalls and online shops are true artisans selling fashion jewelry with attention to detail, efforts for longevity, or upcycling discarded items to give them a second life. For many years I upcycled silverplated silverware. Even with the silver ear wires and posts, these would be considered fashion jewelry. These days, I occasionally make small repairs, when possible, to my jewelry clients' fashion jewelry. Though repairs to low-quality materials can be tricky, if I can prevent something from immediately joining a landfill or causing a trash burn, I want to help. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/f22f67b5-2f20-4af7-99d0-5b1cd82aeac0/20230219_162721.jpg Sustainable Living - Jewelry Lingo Part I: Three Categories of Jewelry - Fine Jewelry Words that come to mind when we hear ‘fine jewelry’ include investment, heirloom pieces, engagement, and special occasion. This category of jewelry is defined mainly by its precious metals, including silver, gold, platinum, and palladium. Besides the precious metals, customers come to expect gemstones to be genuine even if they are lab-grown, heat-treated, or semi-precious. With quality materials, even if ownership or styles change, the material can be used again and again. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/301e9fe8-f472-4ac3-9445-1f913d20e92e/N-TAF914_flatlay.jpg Sustainable Living - Jewelry Lingo Part I: Three Categories of Jewelry - The Artisans of Fine Jewerly Besides the big brand jewelry companies, there are many artisans and small businesses working in fine jewelry. I do not make a lot of fine jewelry pieces, but when I do, I try to mostly use recycled metal, and I am consistently looking for ways to increase the percentage that is recycled. For my stones, I use second-hand stones or buy from small businesses doing the mining themselves or working directly with the miners to confirm the stones are conflict-free. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/d1f05f39-481f-4dc2-9e72-7296777bfc94/PXL_20240621_032954356.MP.jpg Sustainable Living - Jewelry Lingo Part I: Three Categories of Jewelry - Bridge Jewelry Some jewelry designs have a little more metal craftmanship compared to fashion jewelry. However, these same designs may utilize base metals like copper and brass, which are easily identified but quickly patina and are more likely to react with some people’s skin. Instead of pure gold, gold plating and gold-filled elements cut costs, especially when gold is 100x the price of silver. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/92dbfa6e-3a1f-411f-a905-227996d98a73/E-GLS379_s+drip.jpg Sustainable Living - Jewelry Lingo Part I: Three Categories of Jewelry - Artisans of Bridge Jewelry When I came across the term ‘bridge jewelry,’ I was happy to learn that there is a way to categorize the majority of my current jewelry designs. I have a variety of designs that I individually hand-craft, utilizing techniques that let me turn out a beautiful piece faster than my fine jewelry pieces. For pieces where I want gold-luster, I use gold plating or a technique called keum-boo. I accompany these with gold-filled chains and ear wires. This allows me to provide quality jewelry pieces at an attainable price for more clients. As a bonus, if a customer ever loses an earring, I can always remake one. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2024/11/8/beautiful-easy-compostable-autumn-decor monthly 0.5 2024-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/122a1c95-70c7-4868-bcb3-5923e9854107/20240104_140934_exported_1401.jpg Sustainable Living - Beautiful, Easy, Compostable Autumn Decor - Collect Leaves Obviously, I needed some leaves to start and I loved finding leaves with the most amazing colors and patterns. I dried a few by pressing them in a book but I mostly used fresh leaves the same day I picked them up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/4a315f6e-302c-455c-a895-bba529644d2d/20240104_203820.jpg Sustainable Living - Beautiful, Easy, Compostable Autumn Decor - Prepare Beeswax I slivered off some pieces from this large round of beeswax which I got from a beekeeper in Zimbabwe. I have used this wax for everything from homemade wood polish to making my paper taiyaki mold. It was not too hard to cut but if you want to skip this, you could look for small beeswax pellets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/4f272e8f-f6bd-46ae-8b51-18f4b19720be/20240104_205907.jpg Sustainable Living - Beautiful, Easy, Compostable Autumn Decor - Melt Beeswax I do not have a double boiler but I used this little tin bowl I have used for a myriad of random projects. I let it float in a little water over medium heat. After my leaf dips, I allowed the beeswax to cool and harden until the next time I need some melted beeswax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1631437d-d6e3-40dd-aeaa-bd7b4944133e/20240104_222237.jpg Sustainable Living - Beautiful, Easy, Compostable Autumn Decor - Dip Leaves I used mostly fresh maple and ginkgo leaves as well as a few leaves which I had pressed and dried in a book. I allowed some of the wax to drip back into the bowl. As I went, I realized it was best to dab the wax drips off the tips of the leaves before the drip hardened. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/12cfc074-94ff-433e-8f4c-6ee2d380ecb2/20240105_101534.jpg Sustainable Living - Beautiful, Easy, Compostable Autumn Decor - Set to Dry As I pulled the leaves out one by one, I placed them on a piece of parchment paper to dry for a few minutes. This went very quickly and they were ready to use in no time. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2024/6/20/my-top-10-sustainable-art-supplies monthly 0.5 2024-07-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/8bd2219d-927e-4325-94fd-726b10699451/Ekenia_s.jpg Sustainable Living - My top 10 Sustainable art supplies: Part I - Ekenia Conté (black and white) on Mapepa cotton rag paper from Zimbabwe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/368f988c-6eef-4dd9-9e29-dbd2c7af3661/1000005559-01.jpeg Sustainable Living - My top 10 Sustainable art supplies: Part I - Rising Wind Natural Acrylik Medium, titanium white, sumi ink, ink stick, canvas, recycled kimono scraps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/5e6c61b3-d1c9-4d0e-a89e-c2f3f1de1f2a/jomon_crop.jpg Sustainable Living - My top 10 Sustainable art supplies: Part I - Jomon Era Earth Pigments, Natural Acrylik Medium, titanium white, sumi ink, ink stick, drift bamboo, oil paint, copper, nickle silver, steel nails. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2024/4/earth-day-windows monthly 0.5 2025-08-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/7fc220bb-3d89-4d6a-af04-7c072d6be263/DSC01577.JPG Sustainable Living - Earth Day- Windows These trees grew so big and full. The view from these trees to the old farm house where my grandfather grew up became the subject for window #3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/712d4e57-80ad-48ae-bd17-a216ea2d736f/DSC01160+-+Copy.jpg Sustainable Living - Earth Day- Windows - The Window Series - Window #1 I started this series in 2014 after returning from Myanmar, our first home outside America. It took me a while to decide how to utilize the windows into an art series. I came across a mini tutorial using a rotary tool with a diamond flecked bit instead of toxic etching creams. I had an idea to combine in with intaglio ink, I made a sample on a glass bottle and it worked! This is where my inked freehand glass etching began. The idea with the windows was to do something reconnecting with my roots. Most of the artwork I have made since 2011 is inspired by the countries we live in. Window #1 I juxtaposes a rural overgrown silo from the area I grew up and the city architecture viewed out our window during that brief three month stay in Washington DC between living in Myanmar and Armenia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/2fe926a2-6727-4482-a82a-0d04c8a1558c/The+Road.jpg Sustainable Living - Earth Day- Windows - “The Road Home” window #2 These windows came from my late grandfather’s barn and each time I return for a visit, I etch one more window. The drive from the highway out to my childhood had filled me with nostalgia and became the subject for window #2. It was a route I knew well growing up. “Home” is a tricky word for me these day. Though this area and my family have a special place in my heart, the places we live, like here in Tokyo, are home. “Home” changes and expands with time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/8ba39da1-cc76-43a1-a8e7-a92de08d7b66/IMG_20200826_133136.jpg Sustainable Living - Earth Day- Windows - “Earth Day View” -window #3 The old farmhouse view from the Earth Day pine trees was the subject for window #3. This house went back generations. It is where my grandfather grew up, and my mother spent her early childhood. As a child I was fascinated by the history it held. After going through old photos with my grandmother I decided I wanted to capture it as it was in that moment of 2018. I asked my parents to hold this window for me as I took a photo through the window of the same view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/272e0bb2-6097-4f03-8d0b-2430ebd74596/IMG_20200826_134806-01.jpeg Sustainable Living - Earth Day- Windows - “Langenderfer Farms” -window #4 For Window #4 I chose the view across the field from my grandmother’s lawn. As I was sketching my grandmother told me that the farm in the distance was the original Langenderfer Farm. She also said the family brought the bricks all the way from Germany to build it. My parents moved this window with my grandmother when she had to spend her last few months in an assisted living. It meant a lot to me that she got to keep her view across the field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/85614d6c-c17e-4ed0-a091-0479c2933d8d/20230704_125318-01-01.jpeg Sustainable Living - Earth Day- Windows - "The Willow Tree" -window #5 I captured my favorite childhood meeting spot for window #5. The catholic church was about halfway between my home and my best friend. Along side the church, is a graveyard full of the previous generations including many of my ancestors. This same parish is where my parents were married, I was baptized as a baby, and my grandparents now rest. But it was the willow tree at the back of the graveyard that we loved best. We would try to translate the old German gravestones, swing on the willow branches, and set up a little picnic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/7eb79c31-c3c4-49a3-8ccf-8d155fa41b7c/20230629_101334_exported_5985.jpg Sustainable Living - Earth Day- Windows - Another 10-15 Years This is a rather personal art project and I love layering my memories with how the area has changed. This is what I want to capture in windows that could have become more waste in a landfill but I happened to take a interest in all those years ago. My brother mentioned them and went with me to pull them out before the structures were torn down and the property sold. I have a few more windows to etch. It will take about 20 years start to finish to complete this series. You can see a brief video of my working on window #5 on my Instagram https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2024/3/29/living-and-loss monthly 0.5 2024-03-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/088d0341-f495-488b-8e8d-e0d4ab8fdee2/20230321_134114.jpg Sustainable Living - Living and Loss - Even something like death is surrounded with choices. This month we lost both of our dogs just two weeks apart. They had long and full lives but we only had days to come to terms with the first loss and anyone who has had a pet will understand how much sorrow there is in saying goodbye. So, this is partially a goodbye to our sweet dogs and a reflection on sustainable living and dying as humans and animals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/c525bbca-86ba-4e9a-a432-a730a2d197c4/PXL_20240324_081950841.MP.jpg Sustainable Living - Living and Loss - Remains We had our dogs cremated at a temple here in Tokyo. Though cremation is not without its pollution, when there is so little land available, especially in a dense urban environment, cremation makes the most sense. In a couple of months we will let their ashes return to the earth. Here in Japan dealing with remains is separate from the veterinarian or hospital. Luckily my friend recommended Ekō-in (回向院) which has a rich history and they are so respectful to every living thing. As part of our own closure we burned incense and requested wood “sotoba” (卒塔婆) which will remain at the temple until these too are burned. For myself, anyone who is close to me knows that I would prefer human composting for my own remains when the time comes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/849a5d9e-e3f7-4e5f-accb-5dca929357bb/20230929_142001.jpg Sustainable Living - Living and Loss - Possessions The apartment feels empty without the dogs but it is important to us to ensure nothing goes to waste. I am checking with local dog rescues to pass on food, supplements, their kennels, etc. Luckily our dogs had few possessions and someone should be able to use what they no longer need. Again, reflecting on my own life and and losses, in a day and age with so much surplus, possessions can become a burden to those we leave behind. I will not pretend to be a minimalist. I love my art and beautiful functional items which make me happy. However, I avoid impulsive purchases and prioritize secondhand whenever possible. It is also important for me to avoid things that have limited use and add to the plastic waste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/e85a60e1-e174-418b-8eb1-52820f832ff4/20231227_182430.jpg Sustainable Living - Living and Loss - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2024/2/29/clouds-made-of-plastic monthly 0.5 2024-02-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/32207040-84d7-488a-a4c7-7462d652cb56/20240115_151325.jpg Sustainable Living - Clouds Made of Plastic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/b53d9366-5efa-4012-a659-334e58c96ec4/DSC03191-01.jpeg Sustainable Living - Clouds Made of Plastic - We can all contribute What are some of your ideas for minimizing microplastic? https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2024/1/8/clean-new-year monthly 0.5 2024-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/8f4a53ab-3e75-48d6-8a6d-6eef84950be6/20240110_131347.jpg Sustainable Living - Clean New Year - Laundry Japan: scallop powder, dryer balls, drying rack America: laundry sheets, borax, stain stick, dryer balls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/d8530fb5-4291-405d-81be-1872ce374a6d/20240110_132318.jpg Sustainable Living - Clean New Year - Kitchen Japan: baking soda, vinegar, fine steel wool, washcloth, bar dish soap, dish brush. America: baking soda, vinegar, SOS pads, refillable concentrated multipurpose cleaner, washcloth, bar dish soap, dish brush, plastic free dishwasher pods. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/3392f6a0-b5c2-4706-89e2-8eeddfb70de1/20240110_130506.jpg Sustainable Living - Clean New Year - Bathroom Japan: bar hand soap, nail brush, diluted scallop powder, pumice powder, cotton cloth America: bar hand soap, nail brush, Bon Ami, Concentrated tub and tile cleaner, toilet bowl powder in tin, cotton cloth, Norwex window cloth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/93b91ef6-d329-4e0b-a401-0bc6074bf6b9/20240110_131817.jpg Sustainable Living - Clean New Year - Floors Japan: vinegar, cloth, steam mop. America: vinegar, cloth, steam mop. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2023/12/6/shopping-sustainable monthly 0.5 2023-12-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/90bef1d5-c9bb-40b2-b64d-474f42839fda/1000008511.jpg Sustainable Living - Shopping Sustainable - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/61a03b31-f5fa-4a75-a0a6-d76c9bcc3537/PXL_20210524_091612443.jpg Sustainable Living - Shopping Sustainable - The Materials Upcycled: Are the materials from an unwanted item that is being reused? Recycled: Are the materials created from rubbish that has been processed and reformed? Natural and Organic: Are the materials grown free of pesticides and other environmentally harmful practices? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/126ba271-0e2d-421b-957c-9590ee86be11/packaging.jpg Sustainable Living - Shopping Sustainable - Packaging Reused: Is the packaging one time use packaging saved and used again? Recycled: Is the packaging created from rubbish that has been processed and reformed? Biodegradable: Is the packaging something that can biodegrade or be composted? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/83a34d00-f11f-4346-9e45-de3dda19473f/PXL_20201219_010516252.jpg Sustainable Living - Shopping Sustainable - Lifespan Wishlist: Will the lifespan of the gift be long? Is something the person really wants and will use for a long time? Used up: Is the lifespan of the gift limited because it is a gift that can be used up like a candle or food item? Biodegradable: Is the lifespan of the gift low impact on the natural environment because it can biodegrade in a short period? https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2023/6/1/art-prints-keeping-sustainability-in-mind monthly 0.5 2023-06-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/5f54ba4b-e7c5-4c16-a287-77e40dfb6a8d/Akai+Miko_1_FLATLAY.jpeg Sustainable Living - Art prints keeping sustainability in mind - The art supplies: For the original art, I used sumi, a soot-based ink stick. I ground the ink with water on an ink stone to produce a liquid ink as I need it. I did the same with a red ink stick for the red highlights. I used brushes made of bamboo and natural bristles, and I worked on paper made of fast-growing bamboo and recycled fibers. In two of the ink paintings I also used refillable Copic pens with aluminum exteriors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/a898ae6a-36d4-4f23-8cd4-d31a0311ca97/20230601_191227.jpg Sustainable Living - Art prints keeping sustainability in mind - The company: I worked with Print Tokyo, a local small business. By working with a local company I could reduce the carbon footprint produced by importing from a cheaper company while also supporting a fellow small business. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/3cfddbca-d723-43f4-9da9-20b23a8dca90/20230522_102417.jpg Sustainable Living - Art prints keeping sustainability in mind - The paper: Print Tokyo had a variety of papers to choose from including two types of bamboo paper, one from Awagami Factory. Bamboo is fast-growing and it can be a great alternative to wood pulp paper. I also really like the subtle textures the bamboo paper had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/26048593-88ea-49a4-906a-991540c51257/20230522_102319.jpg Sustainable Living - Art prints keeping sustainability in mind - The packaging: Because these prints are on display in a shop, I needed to think about a protective display. I used a cardboard window without plastic gloss. Then I wrapped them in biodegradable cellophane and sealed with paper-based tape. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2023/9/5-recycled-framing monthly 0.5 2023-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/9e021e0f-3f5e-47cd-9f1d-a75475bcfd6d/20230422_164626.jpg Sustainable Living - Recycled Framing - Sand and Paint Frame I sanded back the varnish and some of the stain. Then I painted the frame with several coats of thin white paint, allowing each to dry before the next coat. Because this is real wood I could have applied a new stain or a subtle color wash. I decided the artwork I was making would look better with a slightly rustic all-over white. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1c689ff1-cf53-455d-b85e-26381cba7f0a/20230509_103442.jpg Sustainable Living - Recycled Framing - Replace Glass I ordered a replacement piece of real glass from a local frame shop. In this case I gave them the scuffed up piece of plexi to duplicate the size but usually I just measure it out to place an order. In the U.S. I used to order custom cut glass from the hardware stores. If the frame has real glass, it may just need a good scrubbing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1a8731f7-7e9d-4db8-9c46-b76cdcb2afa8/20230420_150811.jpg Sustainable Living - Recycled Framing - Ink Wash Matboard I brushed a sumi ink wash across the old mat board to unify the look with the ink painting. For this one I wanted to try and reuse the mat because the gold trim inspired me to use washi with gold threads for the artwork. In most cases I make a new custom-cut matboard. You can also order custom-cut mat boards at your local framing shop which is significantly more affordable that a full custom frame job. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/349f1f90-664d-4374-ae04-59db6cd38b99/20230509_083406.jpg Sustainable Living - Recycled Framing - Finish and Attach Art I finished my koi sumi ink and washi art piece and taped it to the back of the mat board with acid-free tape. I only attach the art at the top so it does not bunch up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/dce5acd5-3316-47ea-b747-7f55f993e6e8/20230430_183910.jpg Sustainable Living - Recycled Framing - Cut backboard and Seal I cut a new backboard to replace the molded one. I sealed the back of the framed art with brown paper tape and craft paper to prevent dust from getting into the art. Lastly, I attached a heavy-duty hanging wire to the hardware, that was still good. In most circumstances, I have to attach new hardware for the hanging wire. In these cases, it is important to drill tiny holes for the screws to go into. This ensures the frame does not split. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/a5243cd8-ce5b-4ea2-bbfb-c73caabb3100/20230509_083822.jpg Sustainable Living - Recycled Framing - The final framed art I did photograph this without the glass first, to prevent a reflection. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2023/4/27/everyday-earth-day monthly 0.5 2023-04-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/cd71a7f1-e317-4897-8a29-97590d4a05f2/20230427_154755.jpg Sustainable Living - Everyday Earth Day - Taking the stairs As my dogs aged and stairs became more difficult for them, I fell out of this habit. In the last few weeks, I am actively taking the stairs over the elevator more often. This means carrying these old dogs but the extra 23 lbs. (10kg) helps build strength. Right? :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/4f76b9de-0997-466e-b4d4-56bf09e64ca6/20230427_155913.jpg Sustainable Living - Everyday Earth Day - Planting herbs & veggies This was a habit I fell out of as I got busy in the fall, and the winter weather set in. But I am starting seedling this weekend. Having fresh herbs at hand makes me so happy when I am cooking and I really like the option of cutting back on plastic food packaging. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/2b9c59bc-32d6-4254-834b-c6ccc164c512/20230427_160019.jpg Sustainable Living - Everyday Earth Day - Composting food waste Like the stairs and gardening, I fell out of the habit when the dogs were not walking as far but needed to go out more often, and when I was just feeling too busy to run the compost out. A few days ago I renewed the habit of separating my food waste and carrying it out to the large compost. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/ccb59516-b539-4a80-86ea-a33023d02111/20230427_155512.jpg Sustainable Living - Everyday Earth Day - Replacing Expired Plastic It is not helpful to dump plastic items that are still useful but as things like my toothbrush expire, I am upgrading to biodegradable ones. I have this great travel one and I found an electric toothbrush with bamboo replaceable heads. I cannot wait to try it out when it arrives. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2023/3/22/natural-world monthly 0.5 2023-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1679500269338-Z4OBIWXVZ142KBMR1T0J/20230218_153025.jpg Sustainable Living - For the beauty of the natural world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1679500277301-WFHO0OIYTKPJ3E84DQI0/20230226_105455.jpg Sustainable Living - For the beauty of the natural world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1679500255742-E40BRRDIL0AX25NBLK6Y/20230218_152503.jpg Sustainable Living - For the beauty of the natural world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1679500298627-H56O5FVCT65EDZYHX0IS/20230321_105330.jpg Sustainable Living - For the beauty of the natural world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1679500296595-805DYXXV2NWRO7ARI5U0/20230321_112208_exported_7565.jpg Sustainable Living - For the beauty of the natural world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1679500323887-Y8VTSEFXAA2PZK5IKMKA/PXL_20210318_233821618.jpg Sustainable Living - For the beauty of the natural world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1679500332682-2861DPZPAYWO61XTMVJR/20230321_134115.jpg Sustainable Living - For the beauty of the natural world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1679500285890-DQF0J15EWWR45XO9QBMQ/20230226_104906.jpg Sustainable Living - For the beauty of the natural world https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1679500311368-ZTNSPR42DZRKWIPWC88K/PXL_20210315_085054215.jpg Sustainable Living - For the beauty of the natural world https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2023/2/10/create-sustainably monthly 0.5 2023-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/3e2356b6-292d-4cfa-80ea-a29ecf5ff3c7/IMG_20171206_211456.jpg Sustainable Living - Create Sustainably For many of us, January is when we set new intentions and goals. I had goals loosely laid out for 2023 but it took me a little longer to arrive at my specific intention for the year. I settled on "create sustainably." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1c8c08b5-f541-4df0-adc7-033ea0299880/DSC04732.JPG Sustainable Living - Create Sustainably - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2023/1/10/new-year-cleaning monthly 0.5 2023-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/2f30416e-34c3-47cd-beee-2e10cf1c4e4c/08.2022_3.jpg Sustainable Living - New Year Cleaning - Eco living is a process We can start at any time. We will not be perfect but we can learn and adapt and choose to make choices even when they are not convenient. Set some goals and work at them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/4fe42b72-6929-4f2c-9409-d4a0fcf56f55/20230110_171608.jpg Sustainable Living - New Year Cleaning - Holding onto everything is not always good Removing clutter to repurpose or rehome items, can help bring perspective and ensure stuff gets used before it is no good to anyone. I am offering a “I <3 Africa” mystery box to help rehome some of the jewelry and art I made in Zimbabwe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/a24c94e6-a9b8-4504-8be5-c3d9aa01d491/PXL_20210727_032432821.jpg Sustainable Living - New Year Cleaning - Here are some of my favorites for cleaning For floors: Dyson vacuum and a Bissel steam mop, no cleaning chemical necessary For mirrors and windows: Norwex window cloths, no cleaning chemical necessary For kitchen and bathrooms: Grove hand and dish bar soap, reusable glass spray bottles and concentrated cleaner, Bon Ami, Seventh Generation toilet bowl cleaner, reusable cloths, and biodegradable brushes. For laundry: Meliora strain stick, laundry detergent sheets, wool dryer balls, hangers on the shower curtain bar https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2022/12/16-the-sustainable-business-process monthly 0.5 2022-12-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/652cc892-f108-491b-bcbd-298a7b317609/packaging.jpg Sustainable Living - The Sustainable Business Process - Packaging I use post-consumer waste, recycled boxes and cards, and vintage kimono scraps to wrap my jewelry. I cushion my jewelry and art in my mailer boxes with reused bubble wrap and paper. I use brown combustible tape, but I will switch to a more biodegradable option when I use this up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/9716087e-54d7-4487-8900-8c495639ec4e/affordability.jpg Sustainable Living - The Sustainable Business Process - Affordability There are long-term savings if items do not need to be constantly replaced. I educate my customers about the sustainable materials I use, how my work is designed to last, and how to care for the items they purchase. I have an entire line of sustainable hand-fabricated metal jewelry at an average $65. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/249ac976-f92c-474c-ab7b-fb1e1f374ef9/transport.jpg Sustainable Living - The Sustainable Business Process - Transportation I am consistently trading up materials and supplies to buy locally and source closer to home. Expanding to wholesale is something I am working on. This will allow me to move several items at one time and reduce the footprint of one-off direct sales. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2022/11/16/thankful-for-in-2022 monthly 0.5 2022-11-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/565cb75f-47d3-4df2-b008-70e186302090/Taiyaki+Mandala.jpg Sustainable Living - Thankful for in 2022 - Inspiration & new art Everywhere we have lived has brought fresh inspiration for my art and jewelry. Japan continues to inspire me every day with its nature, shrines, and even food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/cbe91493-6fb3-46ac-9d34-b2d0333f680e/Unmoved_Hayama.jpg Sustainable Living - Thankful for in 2022 - Connection with materials From connecting me with discarded material like old roof tiles to creating rope from scrap kimono or paper with recycled pulps. My finished works are the sum of these materials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/e2bc2e2c-832a-4180-966c-4868f287f2a2/Akai+Hashi+II_framed.jpg Sustainable Living - Thankful for in 2022 - Space to exhibit After two years without an art exhibition, I had the opportunity for a solo exhibition at Moshimo Cafe + Event Space in Hayama centering around sustainability including an opening event with Nippon Viajero. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1b26bdf2-cdf6-4ce9-88c3-42f2c8ad8c69/E-GLP979.jpg Sustainable Living - Thankful for in 2022 - Metalsmithing from masters After years of mostly being self-taught, I have a regular place to learn metalsmithing including traditional Japanese techniques from master metalsmiths at Aoyama School of Jewelry and Metalsmithing. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2022/9/12/waterandmountain monthly 0.5 2022-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1663741315669-SOUN0U0MITCSKGCRZO47/IMG_2320.jpg Sustainable Living - 水と山 (Water and Mountain) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1663741161008-M5F3MABGBJSWCOLKN7U4/IMG_2304.jpg Sustainable Living - 水と山 (Water and Mountain) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1663741162196-Y8LEMSH55AVGMHR6Y5GK/IMG_4365.JPG Sustainable Living - 水と山 (Water and Mountain) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1663741159787-ZQ7D82Z6X4LOEVYHPJXZ/IMG_2331.JPG Sustainable Living - 水と山 (Water and Mountain) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/ef2bf97c-1464-4c33-8f03-7352823c882e/Unmoved_MizutoYama_s.jpg Sustainable Living - 水と山 (Water and Mountain) - “Unmoved” Each upcycled vintage tile is hand etched and inked with the image of a traditional Japanese home in the urban environment. One from Tokyo and one in Hayama, directly behind Moshimo Café and Event Space. I was drawn to these Japanese traditional homes being unmoved as everything seemed to change around them. Each tile is finished and hangs with a rope made of vintage kimono scraps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1f52eab9-ab12-44f1-81bb-4fb82bf155b1/Plastic+Water_I.jpg Sustainable Living - 水と山 (Water and Mountain) - “Plastic Water” An installation of taiyaki fish molded from paper pulp and suspended in plastic droplets. I created a silicone mold from a taiyaki fish I carved in bees’ wax. I pulled the paper from scraps torn off previous art pieces. The paper fish create an ombre from toasted dough to indigo blue. I cut and ironed the plastic droplets from plastic waste I saved over the last year and a half. I wanted to give this one time use plastic a second purpose while also bringing awareness of the shear quantity we consume and leave on this planet. Guests were invited to dismantle the installation, cutting down one of the fish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/6b1cbacc-4caf-41c5-bcbe-89dedd98f986/Dropping+Fence_s.jpg Sustainable Living - 水と山 (Water and Mountain) - “Dropping Fence” A wall hanging of broken bamboo I collected in the sands of Nakatajima along the Pacific Ocean. I slotted, drilled, and lashed the bamboo together in an arrangement like a tapestry returning it to something like the broken fence it came from. Across this recycled surface I painted koi in sumi black ink, aqua ink stick, and white watercolor. The koi cross the outside edges, unrestricted by boundaries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/540e7936-c37b-4478-9e8d-f7b2c5ef80ab/Adrift_trio.jpg Sustainable Living - 水と山 (Water and Mountain) - “Adrift” Three pieces: terracotta, wood, and stoneware. All were found adrift on Tokyo beaches and smoothed by the ocean like sea glass. I suspended each of these, so they seem to float in little frames against a black sumi stained backboard. On each of these I painted a different boat I photographed in Japan using sumi ink, watercolor, and acrylic. The boats represent how we ride the waves and connect to land on the other side. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2022/8/17/plastic-water monthly 0.5 2022-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/b7875816-88e4-4ea6-813c-b249b23d8ea4/08.2022_1.jpg Sustainable Living - Plastic Water We are a family of two humans and two dogs, and we take a lot of steps to avoid one time use plastic. We have switched most toiletries and cleaning supplies to plastic free packaging. We minimize our takeout food, try to select naked fruits and vegetables, carry reusable shopping bags and steal water bottles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/f19c13b8-6312-41a3-8bed-89c0fcb15c5e/08.2022_2.jpg Sustainable Living - Plastic Water - four bags of plastic Despite efforts, in our area it is nigh impossible to get all of our produce without plastic packaging. Most nonfood items from stationary to odd online orders show up with plastic wrapping. After 1.5 years we had four large bags of clear plastic wrap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/b4bbc94b-bb74-490a-9971-9050e7746bbc/08.2022_3.jpg Sustainable Living - Plastic Water - small portion of LDPE As I worked on my art instalation, I quickly became aware that the plastic would not behave the way I had intended and I only managed to use a small portion of the LDPE plastic for my art installation, “Plastic Water.” This was featured in my exhibition 水と山 (Water and Mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/8a117201-19bd-4e1f-a17e-202ee75adeba/08.2022_4.jpg Sustainable Living - Plastic Water - I did learn a lot In the end most of the plastic had to be set out with the rubbish. Some would be recycled but even this process has waste. I learned a lot about the seven types of plastic and became more aware of how much plastic waste we still go through. This is both a seller and consumer problem. We have managed to make a few more changes to our lifestyle but it is a process. I would encourage readers to track their own plastic waste and consider how it can be limited step by step. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2022/6/7/awagami-factory monthly 0.5 2022-08-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/9a2b038b-ba2c-40da-b5ed-55bcb1b5dafc/PXL_20220428_054332192.jpg Sustainable Living - Awagami Paper - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/ccd3d762-6389-4477-b947-d25faca33a1f/PXL_20220304_021619025.jpg Sustainable Living - Awagami Paper I found an Awagami sumi-ink painting pads of paper shortly after moving to Japan, which I have used for my “Akai” series. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/ed9261a2-c405-4d17-a375-77a7d41db2f6/Akai+Triptych.jpg Sustainable Living - Awagami Paper - largest single piece of paper When a client requested a large commission combining the various images I used in the Akai series, I looked up Awagami Factory and learned I could order the largest single piece of paper I have ever purchased, which I cut up for the 1 meter by 1.5 meter ink painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/b7550b6e-d572-4b12-b6ef-ab947c5fc4e5/PXL_20220428_061033961.jpg Sustainable Living - Awagami Paper We took a lovely road trip in Japan over Golden Week including a stop at the Awagami Factory. I really was excited to visit their Factory to see where they make so many forms of paper and browse their shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/6ba4a8ea-7925-4a0b-8bbe-9ced7432dd20/PXL_20220608_053856739.jpg Sustainable Living - Awagami Paper - 70% bamboo and 30% recycled fibers. I LOVE their bamboo paper for a number of reasons. They create a few varieties to best suit sumi-ink painting, watercolor, printmaking, or mixed mediums. It is acid-free, so the color will not distort with time. Best of all it is eco-friendly; made from 70% bamboo, a sustainable resource, and 30% recycled washi or kozo fibers. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2022/4/20/breathe-in monthly 0.5 2023-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/f6c58f10-e757-4fa7-8bcd-af53dbf9979c/PXL_20220420_012256306.jpg Sustainable Living - Breathe In There are times when we realize we cannot do everything. In these moments it is important to prioritize, realistically set new deadlines, and do the work. However, in the midst of this, it is equally important to take a moment to breathe in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/dcd5caab-ba01-4a20-9462-b54ee148f999/signal-2022-04-09-155552.jpeg Sustainable Living - Breathe In - Take in Nature The day after I passed my exam we slept in then took a day trip out to Chureito Pagoda for that epic view of the cherry blossoms with Mount Fuji and the five-tiered pagoda. The cherry blossoms are so fleeting and it is a good reminder to take in the moment with the manicured and unwieldy nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/f94819e2-fb85-4945-877e-111d652f38fa/Tokyo_Tank.jpg Sustainable Living - Breathe In - Focus on being present This is something I have been working on in my yoga practice, furthering education, business tasks, and studio time. When I block areas of time, remove distractions, and refocus my thoughts on the present task I do my best work. I am trying to take some time every day to stretch, sketch, and practice my Japanese. When I start thinking about other obligations, I remind myself to return to what is in front of me because that task will be there and I need to bring the same presence of mind to that task when I move to it. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2022/03/02/bamboo monthly 0.5 2022-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/3ab4d7d9-afee-45f5-a85a-fe879e6ab667/PXL_20220303_104810391.jpg Sustainable Living - Bamboo - Furniture The bench shoe racks by the doors are the largest bamboo furniture we own but we also use small pieces like a bath caddy and boxes and drawer organizers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/8690b72d-f806-4f43-9eec-644148b69ad0/PXL_20220303_105335471.jpg Sustainable Living - Bamboo - kitchen clean-up I love the clean and practical design of this dish drying rack. It has two levels and folds up when it is not being used. With the switch to bar dish soap, I have become fond of a dish brush that is also easy to sterilize. And of course, we have bamboo storage container lids for tidying beans and such. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/8114c1c2-f93c-4a78-aaeb-1261a93bb981/PXL_20220303_105117000.jpg Sustainable Living - Bamboo - kitchen utensils Chopstick are a common one that comes to mind but I reach for the cooking utensils or salad tongs on a regular basis. I really like the simplicity of this hanging chopping board which is kind to my knives and can easily be used as a charcuterie board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/31292584-b7c1-44e3-a01d-e416fd805a20/PXL_20220303_103503990.jpg Sustainable Living - Bamboo - Self care The soap slides around on this one a bit more than the last bamboo soap dish but I do like that the water easily drains off. I am fond of a good nail brush, especially as an artist and a dry exfoliating brush is great for that dry skin. Though we use an electric toothbrush day to day, we have bamboo toothbrushes for travel and I recently saw an electric toothbrush design that has bamboo replaceable heads. We also found a bamboo toilet paper which is not bad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/6bf7e142-7487-49ff-b2d0-9cb9e82cc152/PXL_20220303_104029068.jpg Sustainable Living - Bamboo - Art Supplies I talked about my bamboo ink brushes in my last post. I use a few different recycled fiber or bamboo papers but I am in love with this particular bamboo paper which is blended with recycled washi. I also have a variety of display and organizing items including magnetic bars for my sanding and polishing bits and business cardholders. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2022/2/some-of-my-favorite-art-supplies monthly 0.5 2022-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/6add6a1a-de4e-432a-b3a8-9e072566c8db/PXL_20220201_064950265.MP.jpg Sustainable Living - sustainable art supplies - sustainable paper In Zimbabwe, the Mapepa paper directed most of my art. They use everything from paper shreddings to sisal grass, and recycled cotton rag. Here in Japan I am loving this 70% bamboo, and 30% recycled washi paper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/cea44af1-0c97-41a1-a533-59ee2aa984e0/PXL_20220201_065326249.jpg Sustainable Living - sustainable art supplies - ink sticks Ink sticks come in the traditional deep black sumi ink but also a variety of various hues. The packaging is minimal, they last a long time, and I just add the necessary water when I am painting with them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/ba57cc21-f7a9-416d-bd09-64c11e102c57/PXL_20220201_065022881.jpg Sustainable Living - sustainable art supplies - bamboo handled brushes Bamboo is a fast-growing sustainable material. In addition to the bamboo, all these fibers from bristles to stitching are natural and biodegradable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/c98b62c3-0a46-405c-846f-e2f0efbf8219/PXL_20220201_070047425.jpg Sustainable Living - sustainable art supplies - nature’s canvas Besides bark, I have created mini installations using seed pods and roots. All of these bits including the bark were naturally shed by trees. They require delicate work but the shapes and textures are so interesting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/f7b08f31-149a-40d8-860b-667b64492c02/PXL_20220201_065852514.MP.jpg Sustainable Living - sustainable art supplies - refillable pens I have recently come back towards my affection for fountain pens. I have to use them regularly to prevent the ink from drying inside but I love the lack of plastic waste for this clickable fountain pen and fountain brush pen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/96b9f943-e725-4a8f-8a2e-b5a9c7e96726/PXL_20220201_065528113.jpg Sustainable Living - sustainable art supplies - conte and charcoal I love raw sticks of mediums like conte, which is made with clay. It is so easy to make smooth thick or thin lines and shading. Emptied chocolate or mint tins are ideal storage containers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/cdfe0aca-cd28-4811-975d-4ed3834ccbf5/PXL_20220201_070322109.jpg Sustainable Living - sustainable art supplies - discarded glass The glass etching and inking started with old windows found in my late grandfather’s barn, but I have carried this technique to various bottles, even illuminating some. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/how-you-move-and-work/2022-01 monthly 0.5 2022-01-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/004ce3e1-c091-4f0e-90b6-6f0b85114334/DSC00130.JPG Sustainable Living - How You Move &amp; Work - walk, bike, or carpool Throw your belongings or shopping in a tote and go! This is easier in an urban environment, but be creative even in rural areas, like, ask a friend to join you on your errands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/2f6e971c-6821-4287-bce2-6179ce6dfeba/PXL_20210827_021819408.jpg Sustainable Living - How You Move &amp; Work - take the stairs over elevator This may be a small savings to the electrical grid but, the gain is huge! Get some fantastic cardio instead of seeing exercise only as a detour to the gym. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/94e33866-3df0-4dd7-9c3f-0add639f49bc/PXL_20210720_230916391.jpg Sustainable Living - How You Move &amp; Work - make your work-space happy Do a deep clean and organize with the new year! Add plants, photos, and art. You need things that make you smile. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/ae09c2f9-158f-4d96-8044-67f8895fe511/DSC00335-01.jpeg Sustainable Living - How You Move &amp; Work - stand and sit I love using a tall chair and desk. Transitioning from sitting to standing is seamless. If you do not have a standing desk option, set timers to remind you to get up and move and stretch. You can keep a water bottle in reach and drink lots of water. You will naturally need to move to the toilet every couple of hours. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2021/10/16/recycled-packages-tied-up-with-string monthly 0.5 2021-12-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1638880262231-1O2SP8Q38WYPJ3A6LFBN/PXL_20211207_071851825.PORTRAIT-01.jpeg Sustainable Living - Recycled Packages Tied Up with String https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1638886775216-TAQ71DSEW65EGRS3VPAT/PXL_20211207_141735677.NIGHT-01.jpeg Sustainable Living - Recycled Packages Tied Up with String https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1638879778567-I0Z9IIT2U5MXN6WZIF0G/PXL_20201219_010004130.jpg Sustainable Living - Recycled Packages Tied Up with String https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1638879748630-RXILFB1XPDLW2XAYBLGI/PXL_20201219_010516252.jpg Sustainable Living - Recycled Packages Tied Up with String https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1638879526299-AGVXGMA0G9WCYP1JHYQQ/PXL_20201130_025209488_edited.jpeg Sustainable Living - Recycled Packages Tied Up with String https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1638879542466-EWDU4SUELY7VZF27HBG9/PXL_20201130_025001349_edited.jpeg Sustainable Living - Recycled Packages Tied Up with String https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2021/11-salvaged-rubbish-displayed monthly 0.5 2021-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/41817bd7-b005-4035-a38b-8a5788c05318/PXL_20211011_031803069.MP.jpg Sustainable Living - Salvaged Rubbish Displayed - old frames- to frames with a new life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/7947ac36-342e-41d4-a650-52f876879550/PXL_20211103_124247757.NIGHT.jpg Sustainable Living - Salvaged Rubbish Displayed - crib railings- to display screen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/00770f4c-5a38-4a2c-a12b-dddeb5eb5f7e/PXL_20211029_065242204.jpg Sustainable Living - Salvaged Rubbish Displayed - feet & planks- to display riser https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2021/9/27/what-becomes-of-our-creations monthly 0.5 2021-10-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1633587828540-Y7TJK2ER7Q0KF9QE7AY3/DSC07244.JPG.jpg Sustainable Living - What becomes of our creations - Bringing People Together The very process of getting permission and winning over communities was part of the art as much as the finished project. In the case of L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped, it was 60 years from conception to realization. Christo and Jeanne Claude also created jobs for manufacturing, installation, and monitors on site to direct visitors and answer questions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1633587544173-OVUH5ZSD5M8U8CIUMG2C/DSC02607.JPG.jpg Sustainable Living - What becomes of our creations - Independently Funded Christo would create drawings, and collage paintings which were a concept for the final project, yet to be realized. The sale of these pieces of art funded the eventual installation. Ensuring the art belonged to no individual or company was a value they held dear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1633588106349-C95X0I5FWDULT5Q38RRT/DSC09612.JPG.jpg Sustainable Living - What becomes of our creations - The Work Was Fleeting The very temporary nature could make it difficult to experience a Christo and Jeanne Claude, but like life, the fleeting nature of it, is part of what makes it so beautiful. All their designs went up in such a way that the environment, natural or man made, could be returned to the undisturbed previous state. The only compromise was the removal of tons of litter when they created Surrounded Islands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1633588165710-1HOX3GLIH3DZ8C4SSH2Z/DSC02622.JPG Sustainable Living - What becomes of our creations - A Plan for the Materials While planning, Christo and Jeanne Claude considered the production and final destination of their material. When the project does comes to an end, the materials are recycled. From L'Arc de Triomphe, Wrapped, the aluminum will be stripped off and turned into cans, and the poly fabric will be turned to sneakers. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2021/8-upcycled-and-other-lingo monthly 0.5 2021-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1629791846572-PQYTCSFK2R6QHI0BEXB4/koi+illuminated+I.jpg Sustainable Living - Upcycled and Other Lingo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1629801927353-8PFA7LHJX109JSZTZ4RH/Tokyo_Waterbottle.jpg Sustainable Living - Upcycled and Other Lingo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1629883487389-LWTRTLPNI1LZ6H695M75/packaging.jpeg Sustainable Living - Upcycled and Other Lingo https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/july-2021/plastic-less monthly 0.5 2021-07-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1627032041722-HRXOGE7MV5ZGYKPXZZAG/koi_3_insulated+bottle_c.jpg Sustainable Living - Plastic less - Stainless Steal Water Bottle This is a great way to stay hydrated without plastic bottles the vending machine. If you are not a water drinker, fill it with iced tea or another infused drink. I have canteen style and insulated bottles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1627031989119-P1ZX344KPF69GURHBXOV/tokyo_travel+mug_o.jpg Sustainable Living - Plastic less - Steal Travel Mug Bring your morning coffee or tea with you from home. Or ask your favorite coffee shop to fill your mug instead of their one time use cup with plastic lids and stoppers. Reduce waste, keep your drink hot longer, and enjoy original art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1627033150816-Z89XFZ8V489CLPN6NPCA/ginkgo+p_enamel+mug_c.jpg Sustainable Living - Plastic less - Enamel Steal Mug Use a durable mug for indoor and outdoor activities that can keep up with the dirt and grunge of campsites. This is also a great snack container for little ones as a plastic free option that will not shatter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1627351696454-83MP6KJGEVAQDX40DDS1/mockup-c03f7d75.jpg Sustainable Living - Plastic less - Organic Cotton Tote Buying organic cotton can help reduce harmful pesticides in our environment. These totes are great to keep rolled up and on hand so you do not need a plastic bag for last minute errands. Or, use one as a catch-all for outings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1627351745737-P3083CHWVEHBVQZ2O2SV/mockup-b5fb8403.jpg Sustainable Living - Plastic less - Organic or Recycled Cotton T’s When it comes to plastic waste, it is easy to overlook the microplastic in our clothing which also has a detrimental impact on our environment. In addition to the the organic cotton shirts, the manufacturing of these recycled fibers shirts reduce carbon emissions and landfill waste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1627357706498-8JOX49FIWOYW2OOQ7PEX/PXL_20210727_032003849.jpg Sustainable Living - Plastic less - food prep and storage I use glass storage containers including jars from previous pantry items I have purchased. I also use reusable silicone pouches instead of plastic wrap and bags. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1627357679358-MK96WKPRKRAZYMNGGC2U/PXL_20210727_031813550.jpg Sustainable Living - Plastic less - soaps and shampoo I have switched to bars for hand soap, shampoo, dish soap, and even dog shampoo. You may need to try a couple styles but you can get quality soap and shampoo without the plastic bottles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1627357824153-HPBP7FLRBJ82D39NUDEV/PXL_20210727_032432821.jpg Sustainable Living - Plastic less - cleaning supplies There is a lot on innovation happening with cleaning supplies to reduce plastic. I now use concentrated cleaners in glass vials, a reusable glass spray bottle, a stain remover stick bar, and window/mirror cloths that only require a bit of water. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/june-2021/reduce-and-reduce monthly 0.5 2021-06-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1624434021479-NZ4F7QOU3FUKBY4317JQ/R%27s.jpg Sustainable Living - Remember the other R's- Reduce and Reuse Like many people, this image of a triangle made of three arrows is ingrained in my head from childhood. But, though it represents three R’s: reduce, reuse, and recycle, somehow we forget the first two. We see it all over packaging but deceptively these may not be recyclable or there is still waste generated in the recycling process. So lets look at the fist two R’s before going straight to recycle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1624442191312-S0LNKR11R96K2HI922PX/reduce_place+holder.jpg Sustainable Living - Remember the other R's- Reduce and Reuse - Reduce As consumers we can push company to stop focusing profits from limited and one time use items, Speak with your purchasing: https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1624442233549-898GNWPCJFMOXCGLLRUB/reuse+place+holder.jpg Sustainable Living - Remember the other R's- Reduce and Reuse - Reuse This is central to my designs and I have seen some amazing innovations from other designers. Within your lifestyle consider reusing material: https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/may2021 monthly 0.5 2021-06-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1621846783302-72O5443HI5B768UO3UFO/PXL_20210524_082432391.jpg Sustainable Living - Metal Upcycled and Recycled - Scrap sheet metal My initial stock came from scrap sellers in Yerevan, Armenia. In Harare, Zimbabwe a scrap dealer sold me an entire copper water heater I am still working through. Here in Tokyo, Japan a friend gave me some thick copper wire that was being tossed during a renovation project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1621846865146-33QOSZDI9JFPTZY09KN7/PXL_20210524_082625055.jpg Sustainable Living - Metal Upcycled and Recycled - Vintage Silverware Using spoon handles for earrings and rings is nothing new. My signature delicious monster leaves and ginkgo leaves come from the bowl of the spoon. Butter knives are turned to my balancing rocks and silver plated copper plates yield to a beautiful warm leaves like the changing season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1621850234556-7HAQYOFN5DW645V4R629/PXL_20210524_091331112.jpg Sustainable Living - Metal Upcycled and Recycled - Recycled Dustings As I work my jewelry, I save my scrap bits of sheet and every bit of silver dust. Metal can continuously be formed and reformed with fire. Even this tiny dustings can be fused together or reformed into ingots and sheet metal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1621847038840-NPU4J0R22IGLU0FQX43C/PXL_20210524_082927158.jpg Sustainable Living - Metal Upcycled and Recycled - Sustainable Suppliers I do purchase things like findings and chain. In some circumstance, like my current brass, I need to subsidize until I find more scrap. This is when I go to companies like Rio Grande who uses recycled metal at their mills. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2021/4-the-best-of-living monthly 0.5 2021-04-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1619407176929-3S58TNGZ4EWF9G8726JD/175345026_298280211902072_3789383495693349385_n.jpg Sustainable Living - The Best Living - Borderless Creations Borderless Creations is more of a bridge for products than an artisan per say. Their hope is that by contributing to the environment as much as possible, people's lifestyles will be improved and sustainable choices will be easy to make. They carry a variety of accessories and items for home and living. So if you are looking for a one stop source for sustainable shopping in Japan, this is a good place to start. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1619407406888-MI6OA6RGANZG6O0XMY2M/106720359_3043687002413685_8310126800079243530_n.jpg Sustainable Living - The Best Living - Ecoloupe Japan Ecoloupe Japan works with farmers here in Japan to ensure produce is 100% organic but they also have an incredible baker and their lemon cake is divine! Aside from the lemon cake and a handful of odd produce items I picked up, I am excited to have an option for buying bulk organic tomatoes in season to jar a large batch of tomato sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1619408835898-8JYR5EO40YSWXWY7VCSB/72655089_1328630553963228_3412764564707268872_n.jpg Sustainable Living - The Best Living - Shinzen Natura Shinzen Natura creates small batches of handmade products like bar soaps including Bugsy Suds, dog shampoo. I bought a bar of Bugs Suds and it is a far better product than any bottle shampoo I have used! Not only is it 100% plastic free packaging, it was gentle on my my Italian Greyhounds’ dry sensitive skin. The dogs are so soft and smell great. It even has neem oil, a natural and safe insect repellent. For myself, I look forward to trying her spiced coffee soap, which combines brewed coffee for a natural exfoliant, and essential oils of orange, clove, ginger, lemon and cinnamon cassia for a spicy scent I love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1619184828040-58XGAQR9J00X33BB6GYC/154679993_374653847389879_2878061553900162044_n.jpg Sustainable Living - The Best Living - Sweet Dream Baskets Sweet Dream Baskets uses upcycled t-shirt yarn to make pet accessories and handbags. They have designs in a variety of colors and patterns. Everything feel soft yet durable. The coolest aspect is the material itself: 100% upcycled hand knitted t-shirt yarn from the textile industry. I love the pet beds and toys. One of my 12 year old Italian Greyhounds still plays tug-of-war like a puppy and these ropes are perfect. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2021/3-fast-fashion-and-other-lingo monthly 0.5 2021-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1616672467263-5SPA3UTVCRLLY4I9JS8Y/mockup-29df1e54.jpg Sustainable Living - Fast Fashion and Other Lingo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1616672755974-D9321NXC0L37IBF1N2QY/packaging.jpeg Sustainable Living - Fast Fashion and Other Lingo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1616672549899-3DZCN0WAEXGZ6Z8ZSHCH/PXL_20210217_080012257.jpg Sustainable Living - Fast Fashion and Other Lingo https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2021/2packagingbeondonetime monthly 0.5 2021-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1614166866053-CWPZGIJDUV04WS9PEF3K/2021.2_1.jpg Sustainable Living - Packaging Beyond One Time Use 1. Select a paper and any other items that could transform the box like ribbon, ink, and decorative tape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1614166837438-AF5TL6SQRMHI2NVEC1AU/2021.2_2.jpg Sustainable Living - Packaging Beyond One Time Use 2. Trim the paper to size with a paper cutter or some good scissors. Double check the size, then cover the back in glue. If you are using a liquid glue, use a tooth pick and apply sparingly so the paper does not bubble. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1614166497829-U12JV9TALIIAC2U8MRL7/2021.2_3.jpg Sustainable Living - Packaging Beyond One Time Use 3. Paint, ink, or a contrasting paper could be a great solution for variation if there are a lot of markings you want to cover. I went with sumi ink on this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1614166802720-LRCHFQEDFGMRRITZLSPO/2021.2_4.jpg Sustainable Living - Packaging Beyond One Time Use 4. Add a ribbon, label, sticker, or colorful tape. In the end, this upcylced ribbon was just enough to make it gift ready. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/sustainable-living/2021/1/29/glass-jar-dont-label-me monthly 0.5 2021-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1611907179183-YIBO7FYWCMZ4OPSVP738/2021.1_1.jpg Sustainable Living - Glass Jar, Don't Label Me 1. Consider buying something in glass over plastic. Eat or use up whatever you had in said jar. Or in my case at times, let others do so and pass along their interesting bottles to you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1611907141136-8M4NPRCJWEBWTKBAXA3V/2021.1_2.jpg Sustainable Living - Glass Jar, Don't Label Me 2. Clean out the residue and soak in hot water. After a few minutes, take the back of a table knife and scrape the label off. If you are lucky most of it will come off at this point, but it depends on the glue under the label. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1611907046180-JQ7324HKU90QSQHA2MYS/2021.1_3.jpg Sustainable Living - Glass Jar, Don't Label Me 3. Mix a thick paste of any cooking oil and baking soda and smear a thick layer over any glue residue. Walk away and let this sit for a few hours or overnight. Did you notice the reclaimed maple syrup bottle filled with oil from a larger container? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1611907217940-F59DY8T2NA9VSCMAIDCZ/2021.1_4.jpg Sustainable Living - Glass Jar, Don't Label Me 4. Once the paste has had time to sit, remove the paste and residue under hot water. If it was really dense, you may want that table knife again or a little scrubby. If any residue still remains, put on another layer of oil/soda paste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1611907013197-TAX6MXECV679RB6WGHTV/2021.1_5.jpg Sustainable Living - Glass Jar, Don't Label Me 5. Clean with soap and water and fill with this and that. Or do your own creative project. You can add macramé for hanging plant jars, use to package goodies for friends, or anything else you can think of. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/artist-bio daily 0.75 2026-02-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1519936364582-YOHYU1QBFA5DH9GFE58T/Trio.jpg The Artist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/3607f2ba-79c8-4c74-98b2-0e3d088bb0eb/Copy+of+IMG_7902.JPG The Artist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/1699711608435-Z7NNQDYWFL33VULN2GNI/E-Earring_Drip_modeled.jpg The Artist - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/0bee2ec4-93c7-4c84-a703-6f457b9505df/Copy+of+IMG_7907.JPG The Artist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/c614f896-2704-4e97-97b3-9012b9511728/20230629_101334_exported_5985.jpg The Artist In AMERICA, I painted small commissions and focused on large oil paintings. I was a member of the Worthington Area Art League. and I exhibited with High Road Gallery & Studios. Every couple of years, when we return to visit family, I etch one window which came from my late grandfather’s barn with a scene connecting to my roots in rural Ohio, America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/b7d6930c-0654-4caf-b2b7-a7a7b94c86f0/IMG_0010.jpg The Artist In MYANMAR, I worked on larger-than-life oil paintings full of symbolism and intimate ink drawings done in the moment, capturing the rapid changes of the country. During our two years, I had two solo exhibitions with Nawaday Tharlar Gallery and Pansodan Gallery. Much of my energy went into implementing Hla Day, a fair-trade market concept, alongside a team of international women. I was a design consultant and did a myriad of tasks to see what started as three local groups grow to over 30 in two years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/0ad76d78-2a9d-45ae-ab09-a8cd7c6b121f/DSC06284.jpg The Artist In ARMENIA, I expanded into small installations made from upcycled material, including reclaimed glass windows and bottles and cardboard constructed into blocks. In addition to my solo exhibitions with Dalan Art Gallery and The Green Bean, I was honored to show alongside some of Armenia’s finest contemporary artists including two HAYP Pop Up Gallery exhibitions. My early jewelry consisted of miniature paintings under glass cabochons and paired with recycled fibers. Within the last weeks of living in Armenia, I found someone to teach me the basics of turning reclaimed metal into jewelry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/a47f3670-e2a2-45cb-b61a-47a7befbfed3/OpenHouse.jpg The Artist In ZIMBABWE, I continued with upcycled materials, expanding the reclaimed metal jewelry, and diversified to work on handmade paper from Zimbabwean paper artists. I created 400+ pieces of jewelry, 30+ etched bottles, and 70+ portraits on handmade paper. Most of these portraits were women from the rural areas who benefited from livelihood programs. I participated in and occasionally curated 15 exhibitions, including solo and group exhibitions. One of my group exhibitions included the National Gallery of Zimbabwe’s Balance 4 Better. Among the collections my art belongs to, three of my portraits were purchased for the permanent collection of Art in Embassies’ U.S. Embassy Harare. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/be6ac83a-2771-4a29-9bbd-79ec14593016/Dropping+Fence_sumi%2Cinkstick%2Cwatercolor.jpg The Artist - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-07-08 https://www.melissafinkenbiner.com/exhibitions-collections daily 0.75 2025-05-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/53191c70e4b0e91cea177793/560df426-0dc6-43e5-8d6b-bbbc85a0d93f/Website.jpg Exhibitions & Collections - Small Architecture Between Skyscrapers When we moved to Tokyo, a metropolis full of skyscrapers and intense energy, I was drawn to the small elements that make up the city's fabric. Small Architecture Between Skyscrapers captures some of these lesser-celebrated structures while prioritizing sustainable and recycled materials. In addition to these series, jewelry and a selection of other art pieces will also be available for viewing and purchase. Want to come and need details? 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