upcycled vintage art

Boo! While away at the cottage I was admiring this painting and daydreaming about what I would like to do to repair and upcycle it! I used mockup on my phone to draw in this little ghost… wouldn’t dream of painting on the real painting without permission! What I do is a bit like graffiti, it is right on the original and a one chance to get it right sort of thing… but unlike street graffiti, I like to have the green light from the painting’s owner first!

Vintage Florals with a Twist | Upcycled Vintage Art Collection

what is upcycled vintage art?

These original art pieces are inspired by unwanted, damaged artwork and discarded prints found at local thrift stores.

Breathing new life into dreary paintings and vintage prints, I add a bit of whimsy by painting on top, brightening colours or adding fun elements, while leaving some of the original artist’s masterful artwork to appreciate.

My aim is to encourage an appreciation of older styles of artwork by respectfully refreshing the colours and adding playful elements.

One-of-a-kind pieces, these are not prints and are not reproduced.

Upcycled artwork original acrylic octopus — after

“This is the talk of the town on my walls!
Friends are jealous! It’s such a fantastic piece with an ornate over-the-top frame.
We simply love it.”
– G.D.