# Artistically Upcycled Wooden Illustrations These Recycled Wood Paintings are Gorgeously Handmade By Jen Chae | Published 2013-06-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wood-paintings References: [shop.moorbi](http://shop.moorbi.com/products-page/coulson-macleod/blow-blow-thou-winter-wind-reclaimed-wood-print-print-on-recycled-paper-and-wooden-frame-art-coulson-macleod) There are so many ways to use old timber, one of them being Coulson Macleod's beautifully [recycled wood paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1). Using [reclaimed natural materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection) from demolished Victorian factories, Macleod transforms something raw and seemingly useless into something decorative and visually intriguing. His first piece called 'Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind' is a darker, more rustic look, whereas the second work shown, 'The Cold Caress of Winter’s Heart,' expresses the coldness of winter. Both are composed of milk-white and dark-gray ink on [hand-made frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no1-common). Because they are hand crafted, no two pieces are ever identical. The distressed style of the illustrations and typographic words would fit well in a urban loft-style home. It would make a great housewarming gift that is meaningful because it is eco-friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycled Wood Art:** Opportunity for artists to create unique and eco-friendly artwork using reclaimed wood. - **Handmade Decor:** Rise in demand for one-of-a-kind, artisanal home decor items made from repurposed materials. - **Eco-friendly Gifting:** Increasing popularity of meaningful and sustainable gifts made from recycled materials. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Craft:** Artists and crafters can explore using reclaimed materials to create eco-conscious products and appeal to environmentally conscious customers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate unique upcycled wood artwork to create visually intriguing spaces with a touch of sustainability. - **Gift and Home Decor:** Retailers in the gift and home decor industry can capitalize on the rising demand for eco-friendly and unique products by curating upcycled and handmade items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Sustainable Creative Craft Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fyrn-studio-series.md) - [Leftover Househouse Paint Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-drop.md) - [Sophisticated Upcycled Home Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculptures.md) - [Sustainable Side Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-up-side-tables.md) - [Textured Pine Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crayon-pine.md) - [Organic Ancient Design Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-to-people-furniture-collection.md) - [Sustainable Cork Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-for-the-trees.md) - [Unique Upcycled Serving Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-wine-bottle-appetizer-tray.md)