# Reclaimed Nature Art Series 'Wonderplant Prints' Creates Art with Leaves and Stickers By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-09-08 | Updated 2015-09-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spontaneous-art References: [sightunseen](http://www.sightunseen.com/2015/08/wonderplants-prints-by-sarah-illenberger/) & [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3050514/end-of-summer-eye-candy-brilliantly-patterned-plants?partner=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner%20fastcodesign&utm_content=feedburner) For artist and illustrator Monica Khemsurov, inspiration for spontaneous art can come about at any given moment. While on vacation, Khemsurov came up with her next project idea using whatever material was readily available. Khemsurov's six week trip to Porto, Portugal can now be remembered through a print series she made using [local leaves she found](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwood-installation) combined with [stickers and tape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cityinspired-destination-stickers). With a rather ingenious idea, Khemsurov was able to produce visually interesting, playful and whimsical art pieces using everyday items. Furthermore, using leaves she collected during her travels, Khemsurov has a much more creative way of remembering her vacation to go along with pictures and videos. Perhaps Khemsurov's unique DIY project can inspire other vacation goers to carry on her inventive and inexpensive method of creating [personal souvenirs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-preservation). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spontaneous Art:** Opportunity to explore the use of unconventional materials and techniques to create visually interesting and unique art pieces. - **DIY Souvenirs:** Potential for travelers to create personalized and inexpensive souvenirs using materials found during their vacations. - **Creative Recycling:** Increasing interest in repurposing everyday items and incorporating them into artistic projects for sustainability and originality. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage unconventional materials and techniques to create innovative and visually captivating artworks. - **Tourism and Travel:** Travel companies and souvenir shops can provide resources and ideas for travelers to create unique and meaningful souvenirs during their trips. - **Sustainability and Recycling:** Companies and organizations focused on sustainability can explore creative ways to repurpose everyday items into artistic projects, promoting environmental consciousness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Home Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-power-moss-wall-art.md) - [Nature-Inspired Design Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-2.md) - [Hand-Painted Watercolor Prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emma-webster.md) - [Vibrantly Colorful Dynamic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kayla-rumpp.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Artist-Approved Intricate Wallpaper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-decors.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Science-Backed Wooden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-stories.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md)