# Blue Dog Art Dan Reeder's Papier Mache Includes Lots of Monsters, Dragons & DIY Videos By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dan-reeder-papier-mache References: [gourmetpapermache](http://www.gourmetpapermache.com/) & [papermacheblog](http://papermacheblog.com) Seattle, Washington artist Dan Reeder is a papier mache master. He specializes in [papier mache dragons and monsters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu), but makes a variety of sculptures, including the [blue hound dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-for-dogs-exhibition) shown in the gallery above. Papier mache or the Americanized, paper mache is an environmentally-friendly art form because paper cast-offs can be used to construct the pieces. Recycling paper is good for the environment. Reeder has written several books on the subject of paper mache, maintains a DIY blog and regularly posts ‘how to’ videos on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nd-woodworking-art). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Papier Mache Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new techniques and materials for creating papier mache art to enhance its popularity and appeal. - **DIY Sculpture Tutorials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform or app that offers interactive and personalized DIY sculpture tutorials to cater to the growing interest in papier mache and other sculpture techniques. - **Sustainable Art Practices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and promote sustainable art practices by utilizing recycled materials and eco-friendly techniques in art creation, tapping into the increasing demand for environmentally conscious art. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Supplies:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and manufacture eco-friendly art supplies specifically designed for papier mache and other sustainable art forms, capitalizing on the growing market for environmentally conscious creative materials. - **Online Learning Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an online learning platform that specializes in art and sculpture tutorials, featuring papier mache and other unique art forms to cater to the growing online learning market. - **Art Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate papier mache and other sustainable art practices into formal art education curriculum to foster creativity and promote sustainable art techniques among students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Balloon Dog Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog-cake.md) - [Sculptural Paper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti.md) - [Bow Tie-Wearing Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bow-tiewearing-sculpture.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Artful Elevated Litter Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggy-bathroom-1.md) - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Collectible Art Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gufram-x-luna-luna.md) - [Dog-Themed Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogthemed-puzzle.md)