# Gigantic Bottle Cap Portraits The Intricately Designed Portrait is Made Completely of Bottle Caps By Michael Baxter | Published 2014-03-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-cap-portrait References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/bottle-cap-portrait/273485/) & [maryellencroteau.net](http://www.maryellencroteau.net/mec_website/Home.html) Working with strange media to create amazing art is always exciting, so this bottle cap portrait is an inventive and awe-inspiring piece of art. The portrait is by and of Mary Ellen Croteau and is meticulously crafted using thousands of colored bottle caps. When someone seeks to do a [self-portrait](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-mom) it can be difficult to capture their own essence in art form and that's with ordinary pencils or paint. Imagine using colored bottle caps to make a realistic portrayal of oneself, the creative logistics behind it are insane. This bottle cap portrait, called Close, is about 56 square feet and was made entirely by just looking at a small shot of her own face. The process of the creation is also partially documented to show the before and after. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Creative Artistic Mediums:** Exploring unconventional materials to create artwork offers opportunities for unique and innovative expressions of creativity. - **Repurposing Waste:** Transforming discarded materials, like bottle caps, into art highlights the potential for sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices. - **Detailed Portraiture:** Creating intricate portraits using unconventional materials challenges traditional artistic techniques and showcases the artist's skill and creativity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore new techniques and materials to push the boundaries of artistic expression and create unique and visually striking works. - **Sustainability and Recycling:** The recycling industry can find innovative ways to repurpose waste materials, such as bottle caps, into valuable products or artistic creations. - **Photography and Documentation:** Photographers and documentarians can capture the process of creating unconventional artwork, offering insights into the artist's vision and techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Love-Inspired Miniature Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-in-a-bottle.md) - [Crystal-Adorned Crushed Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-keller.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Artful Custom Mirror Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portraits-collection.md) - [Stunning Origami Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-portaits.md) - [Plastic Bottle-Made Christmas Trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caroline-chaptini.md) - [Pop Art-Style Blocked Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-in-red.md) - [CD-Comprised Towering Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stratagems.md) - [Iconic Painting-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-with-a-pearl-earring-1.md)