# Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork Ella Doran Transform Leftover Paint into the Unique Paint Drop By Amy Duong | Published 2023-02-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/ella-doran-turns-leftover-household-paint-into-a-one-off-art-piece/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_167579142770010&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=ldue4tm50100x1tt000DLiu3x2stw&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fella-doran-turns-leftover-household-paint-into-a-one-off-art-piece%2F&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.elladoran.co.uk%2F&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=Ella%20Doran%20Turns%20Leftover%20Household%20Paint%20Into%20a%20One-Off%20Art%20Piece&txt=Ella%20Doran)  Surface pattern designer and artist Ella Doran's work on a new art piece dubbed the Paint Drop is inspired by the uncertain time of the recent pandemic. It is influenced by the idea of using [leftover house paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glasst), which contributes to the artist's passion for working towards a circular economy. She reached out online through [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undrinkable-pints) asking for waste paint and then created the artwork on top of the reused canvas without the need for a single brush. It was showcased at The Barge House for four days before it was sold with 10% of the profits directed towards the non-for-profit art organization known as [Core Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-paper-log-shell-and-core) based in Hackney, London, which is where Ella has lived and worked. Image Credit: Ella Doran ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Circular Economy Art:** Creating art and design pieces in a sustainable and eco-friendly manner using leftover materials and waste. - **Community-driven Art:** Artwork and projects developed by asking for input or goods from the community, creating meaningful and collaborative pieces. - **Non-traditional Artistic Expression:** Experimentation with non-traditional materials and techniques, resulting in unique and visually intriguing pieces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunities for artists and designers to implement eco-conscious and community-driven practices in their work. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Incorporating the principles of a circular economy and reducing waste in various industries, including art and design. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Collaborating with non-profit organizations to support arts education and community initiatives through creative projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curated Paint Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cover-story-1.md) - [Repurposed Studio Scrap Pottery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daon-pottery.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Glass Beaded Intricate Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-exhibition.md) - [Graphic Pastel Art Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikra-arshad.md) - [Innovative Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-tableware1.md) - [Resin Hardware Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meta-hardware.md) - [Post-Pandemic Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakwena-maciver.md) - [Hand-Painted Ceramic Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-ceramic-collections.md)