These artworks are pieces you see often in your local thrift store. With one difference. Stuff's been added in... Funny stuff...
It's a simple idea: Find some bad art, whether original or a print, for a song at a thrift store, then modify it to make, if not "better art," then at least something that's more entertaining to look at. (Is it the same thing? Yeah, that sounds like a productive argument.)
If you love to get creative, here are some fantastic ideas for thrift shop art make-overs. The stacks of paintings at thrift stores usually intrigue me, but
"Cliffs Of Insanity" - An Upcycled Thrift creation The cliffs are just visible behind the Fire Swamp. This includes two 4"x6" postcards of a modified thrift store painting. Postcards are packaged in individual plastic sleeves for protection during shipping. Buy postcards for cheaper! Buy 4 postcards and get the 5th one FREE. Click this link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/616958525
It's a simple idea: Find some bad art, whether original or a print, for a song at a thrift store, then modify it to make, if not "better art," then at least something that's more entertaining to look at. (Is it the same thing? Yeah, that sounds like a productive argument.)
How to upcycle thrift shop finds into trendy home decor part two more ideas
It's a simple idea: Find some bad art, whether original or a print, for a song at a thrift store, then modify it to make, if not "better art," then at least something that's more entertaining to look at. (Is it the same thing? Yeah, that sounds like a productive argument.)
It's a simple idea: Find some bad art, whether original or a print, for a song at a thrift store, then modify it to make, if not "better art," then at least something that's more entertaining to look at. (Is it the same thing? Yeah, that sounds like a productive argument.)
In this series of epic involuntary collaborations, boring garage-sale landscapes get transformed into strange and inspired monster mashups.
Artist Chris McMahon has a passion for buying charity shop paintings and then adding monsters to them. Using acrylics or oil paints that match the original artwork, he injects scenes with some paranormal activity.
Can you take a piece of discarded art and turn it into something everyone would want? That was the question that sparked a challenge in Dave Pollot after several trips with his thrift loving wife. …
Artist David Irvine takes old thrift shop paintings and paints pop culture characters into their landscape. The final results are epic and oddly beautiful.
My collection of rolodex cards has been sitting in a box since I melted my circular card holder in December. I bought this one on ebay for $4 but I hate it because it's big and black and opaque and hides all of the cards. I rigged it so the cards that are showing are the only ones in the holder but still ... I need to buy another rolo tray. This one is too crowded as is - it's really only good for displaying like 4-6 cards. It could use a paint job too.
Thrift Shop Grater Photo Easel - Some of you probably still use a grater like this to grate veggies or cheese, but I turned this $1 thrift shop purchase into a
Artist David Irvine takes old thrift shop paintings and paints pop culture characters into their landscape. The final results are epic and oddly beautiful.
‘Andy's Toy" This print features altered and enhanced thrift store art with an alive child's toy. Prints come as: -All prints are handled with the utmost care; packaged beautifully in a paper or plastic sleeve. -Prints 11x14 and smaller are mailed in a sturdy flat mailer -Prints 12x16 and larger are mailed in a thick tube. -Some prints have a white border to preserve the original shape and integrity of the painting -Printed on 80lb satin cardstock Printed to order: Please allow some time for our wonderful local printer to do an amazing job. Processing time is usually 1-2 business days. How it works: I go out hunting for fun and unique art from thrift stores. Once I've found "the one" I head home and begin brainstorming over what could possibly be added to it. Bada bing, bada boom - I paint it and share it with the world. Back to the Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/courtneyhiersche For updates, sneak peeks, and to give your recommendations on future alterations, follow along on Instagram! @courtneyhiersche
Artist Chris McMahon has a passion for buying charity shop paintings and then adding monsters to them. Using acrylics or oil paints that match the original artwork, he injects scenes with some paranormal activity.
Traditional paintings with a contemporary twist.
Artist Chris McMahon has a passion for buying charity shop paintings and then adding monsters to them. Using acrylics or oil paints that match the original artwork, he injects scenes with some paranormal activity.
It's a simple idea: Find some bad art, whether original or a print, for a song at a thrift store, then modify it to make, if not "better art," then at least something that's more entertaining to look at. (Is it the same thing? Yeah, that sounds like a productive argument.)
Artist Chris McMahon has a passion for buying charity shop paintings and then adding monsters to them. Using acrylics or oil paints that match the original artwork, he injects scenes with some paranormal activity.
It's a simple idea: Find some bad art, whether original or a print, for a song at a thrift store, then modify it to make, if not "better art," then at least something that's more entertaining to look at. (Is it the same thing? Yeah, that sounds like a productive argument.)
‘Lucky the Leprechaun' This print is of an altered and enhanced thrift store painting featuring Lucky the Leprechaun (aka Lucky) (aka Sir Charms) (aka L.C. Leprechaun) from Lucky Charms Cereal. The original painting was small in size, so only the 8" x 10" inch option is available for this print to preserve quality in the image you receive. Prints come as: -All prints are handled with the utmost care; packaged beautifully in a paper or plastic sleeve. -Prints are mailed in a sturdy flat mailer -Some prints have a white border to preserve the original shape and integrity of the painting -Printed on 80lb satin cardstock How it works: I go out hunting for fun and unique art from thrift stores. Once I've found "the one" I head home and begin brainstorming over what could possibly be added to it. Bada bing, bada boom - I paint it and share it with the world. Back to the Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/courtneyhiersche For updates, sneak peeks, and to give your recommendations on future alterations, follow along on Instagram! @courtneyhiersche
These artworks are pieces you see often in your local thrift store. With one difference. Stuff's been added in... Funny stuff...
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New York-based artist Dave Pollot uses all kinds of funny pop culture references to give playful new meanings to old thrift store paintings. We first
Thrift shop paintings get a touch up with Darth Vadar, Storm Troopers
Transform a thrift store hardback into a fun mini fantasy Garden - easy DIY on blog- can be adapted to different book's themes.
Artist Uses the Force to Upgrade Thrift Store Paintings
I have been making some new collages for the Open Studios/ Wool fair this Saturday and for my ETSY shop. Always try to have something new for people to look at. The pieces of text are from some letters that are 150 years old and I have used the original I'm afraid!
Artist David Irvine takes old thrift shop paintings and paints pop culture characters into their landscape. The final results are epic and oddly beautiful.
Artist Chris McMahon has a passion for buying charity shop paintings and then adding monsters to them. Using acrylics or oil paints that match the original artwork, he injects scenes with some paranormal activity.
Artist Chris McMahon has a passion for buying charity shop paintings and then adding monsters to them. Using acrylics or oil paints that match the original artwork, he injects scenes with some paranormal activity.
I up-cycle vintage prints and paintings from thrift stores by hand-painting on top of them. This is a professionally made 4" by 6" postcard print of one of my "Altered Thrift Store Art" paintings. The print is on 17pt "eggshell" paper. To learn more and see more of my work, visit www.artistjasonjones.com.
"A Summer Swim" Vancouver artist Thyrza Segal, whose work we have previously written about, is back with a new collection of monsters that she has added
In this series of epic involuntary collaborations, boring garage-sale landscapes get transformed into strange and inspired monster mashups.
How to upcycle thrift shop finds into trendy home decor part two more ideas
It's a simple idea: Find some bad art, whether original or a print, for a song at a thrift store, then modify it to make, if not "better art," then at least something that's more entertaining to look at. (Is it the same thing? Yeah, that sounds like a productive argument.)
