Altered thrift store art paintings

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.)

Still life, Dave Pollot

While many of us usually just skip the art section in thrift stores, some creative people actually see the old paintings as the perfect canvas for improvements.

Artist David Irvine takes old thrift shop paintings and paints pop culture characters into their landscape. The final results are epic and oddly beautiful.

Dave Pollot is a painter in the US who brings new life to old and forgotten thrift store paintings by adding pop culture characters. He uses these old paintings to combine his interest in painting with his love for pop culture.

Going thrift shopping is always an adventure. You never know what you might find while digging through a bargain bin of shoes or a barrel full of backpacks and belts. If you’re lucky, you might even stumble upon a piece of artwork that’s worth displaying in your home. And even if you don’t think any of the pieces are up to par yet, you might be able to give a painting new life by adding your own flair to it.

The nearby city of Hutchinson celebrates the arts every Third Thursday. As a fundraiser, they had a number of artists alter a thrift store painting, then auctioned them off at last night’s T…

We know how much you love art, illustrations, and paintings, dear Pandas, so we’ve got a treat in store for you today. Say hello to the ‘Repaintings’ subreddit where people from all over the internet share their imaginative creations.

Need creative ideas for wall art that won't break the bank? Visit your nearest thrift store and turn some cheap thrift art into a masterpiece.

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Artist: Dave Pollot

Hi, my name is David Irvine. I buy prints from thrift shops, yard sales and even salvages from the curb unwanted art, touch up the scuffs and scratch and add in his own visions (previously here).

I’ve said before how I have some of the coolest, most creative readers out there. This email that popped up in my inbox just solidified that. Check out the cool way reader, Jessica, breathed new life into a $3 thrift store painting. I’m so in love with the idea and the finished project. How amazing Read More >>

This is a ReDirected thrift store painting I did.

Thrift store painting re-painted halloween themed

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