Adding to old paintings

I am obsessed with this new trend of painting over old thrift store art. And adding your own elements. So I did my first one! But it won't be the last! It was so much fun, and really got my creative juices flowing! And I surprised myself...I am NOT a painter, at all! but it's not half bad, for my first try. ;-)

Using a rag to clean the dirt and grime off of vintage artwork runs the risk of getting lint on the piece, instead, experts suggest using a piece of white bread.

Thrift store painting re-painted halloween themed

I found a great 5-panel canvas print that I loved, but when it arrived both my husband and I realized that it needed some "dimension" to look its best. Here's h…

How to Turn a $2 Thrift Store Painting Into a Masterpiece

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.

Thrift Store Painting Makeover

Have you ever been to a thrift store (think Goodwill or Salvation Army) and noticed that they usually carry a small selection of landscape paintings? Artists Chris McMahon and Thryza Segal d…

How to Make Art Prints Look Like a Vintage Painting with this faux oil painting DIY

Upcycle ugly art and paint over an old canvas! This is a great way to repurpose old canvases and mass produced art with a few simple tips!