# Custom Condiment Creations The Eric Barclay Painted Packaging is Empty Bottle Brilliance By Regan Canie | Published 2011-10-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eric-barclay-painted-packaging References: [boxvox.net](http://www.boxvox.net/2011/10/eric-barclays-painted-packages.html) & [ericbarclay.blogspot](http://ericbarclay.blogspot.com/) Before you toss that mustard bottle or trash your tin cans, take a look at the Eric Barclay Painted Packaging and you'll begin to see your plastic leftovers in a whole new light. The Texan artist has a unique ability to animate or animalize [recyclable goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dobel-atelier-animales-endmicos) with his precise hand-painting, and brings second life to the almost-discarded debris. The illustrator, who has previously done work with big brand names like [Nokia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-diy-repair-kit), Sprint and Hyatt Hotels is no stranger to the well-deserved spotlight on his drawings and adaptions, but his conversion of a [condiment bottle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bigbilled-bird-food-concept) to a circus lion or a pop can to a panda bear are his smaller scale must-see works. The Eric Barclay Painted Packaging is so eco-friendly and artistically innovative that it may be the only way you'll now want to see your rubbish restored. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Packaging:** The popularity of Eric Barclay's Painted Packaging offers an opportunity to create more efficient and environmentally conscious packaging designs through artistic and innovative designs. - **Upcycling:** Eric Barclay's hand-painted packaging offers businesses the chance to create new products from recyclable goods, providing an opportunity for upcycling. - **Animal-inspired Designs:** Eric Barclay's animal-inspired designs present an opportunity to incorporate animal motifs into product designs, which can boost sales and enhance brand identity ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Eric Barclay's custom condiment bottles and cans offer a unique branding opportunity for food and beverage companies that want to stand out from competitors. - **Art and Design:** Eric Barclay's work demonstrates that art and design can be used to add value and functionality to product packaging, creating new opportunities for artists and graphic designers. - **Sustainability:** Eric Barclay's Painted Packaging provides an opportunity for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and environmentally conscious practices by incorporating recyclable materials into product design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Olive Oil Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-pour-gift-set.md) - [Uplifting Artistic Alcohol Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/absolut-haring-artist-edition-bottle.md) - [Graffiti-Painted Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1664-x-andre-saraiva.md) - [Striking E-Commerce Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maksim-arbuzov.md) - [Tattoo-Covered Beer Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/86-tattoo-limited-edition.md) - [Color-In Fish Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summertime-art-box.md) - [Adorable Cat Milk Cartons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adorable-blue-cat.md) - [Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-glass.md) - [Separating Eco Carton Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bruk-sustainable-packaging-design.md)