Focus on your creative side today paint a portrait of your pet, a loved one, a beautiful bouquet of flowers, the sunset, or anything else that makes you feel happy when you see it. Skip using toxic and expensive art supplies. Instead of a store-bought canvas, use a found flat piece of wood or sew squares of recycled paper together to make a large canvas. Make colorful paints using organic materials found at the grocery store or in your own backyard. Construct brushes from hair.