In order to make my art practice sustainable I implement the following strategies:

 

I re-use canvases wherever possible, only keeping paintings I am really happy with. I like the practice of painting on top of other images as I feel like the layers of work subconciously inform my new painting, like layers of history.

 

I recycle paper and any other recyclable materials I use.

 

I work with found objects to keep costs down in my practice, as well as the fact that  I love the history and narrative bound up in old collected things.

 

I try to sell work to make myself self sufficient, and to fund my art expenses.