This Guy Continues To Paint Pop-Culture Characters Into Old Thrift-Store Paintings

Dave Pollot (previously) is a US painter who brings new life to old and forgotten art. He buys thrift store paintings and perfectly “enhances” them with pop culture symbols, giving a cool, nerdy spin to what’s dusting away inside cracked frames.

“Most are prints or lithographs,” he told Bored Panda. “Any scratches or marks are carefully touched up and then my own visions are added.”

Before focusing on repurposing discarded thrift art, Dave painted more ‘serious’ architectural paintings and landscapes. Now, however, he’s completely devoted to his new passion.

“Concepts range from pop culture to dada themes. What was once destined for a landfill is now an appreciated piece of art and conversation piece.” Luckily, it’s still an ongoing series so there should be more of these to come!

More info: Dave Pollot, Shop, Facebook, Instagram (h/t: bodedpanda)











































If you want more awesome content, subscribe to Design You Trust Facebook page.

More Inspiring Stories

The Best Signs From The 2018 Women’s March

Breuninger Shoe Store Installation by John Breed

Ukrainian Illustrator Daria Skrybchenko's Magical Artworks That Tell Intriguing Stories

Striking Illustrations by Manuel Sumberac

"I Want More Squirrels in Gwent": Fantasy Illustrations by Anna Podedworna

The Everyday Struggles Of All Plus-Size Women Depicted By The Artist Gabriele Pennacchioli

“Bikes, Broads, Beer, and Boogie”: The Great Collection of Biker Magazines from the 1980s

Meet the Painter Turning His City’s Drab Utility Boxes Into Internet-Inspired Works of Art

Vancouver Zombie Walk 2012

Artist Joanna Swirska Creates Superb Animalistic Tattoos

A Helpful 1930's Guide On How To Avoid Electrocuting Yourself

Don't like your country's flag? Redesign!

The Skull Stickers by Frenchstickers

“Cat Jenga” is a Brand New Challenging Game for Feline Fanatics

Ethno Photographer Anna Senik Captures the Cultural Heritage of Ukraine

Funny Cartoons From The New Yorker That Will Definitely Crack You Up

This Girl Is Unbelievably Flexible

This Artist Draws Pictures to Show That Everything Has a Flip Side

Artist Mark Jeffrey R. Santos Created a World of Fantasy that You Can Get Lost In

The Incredible Otherworldy Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi and Horror Illustrations by Yang Jialun

Fantastic iPad Finger Paintings By Ales Lyalyush

Illustrations & Creatures by Luiza Kwiatkowska

Childhood Of Tomorrow: The Incredible Surreal Art Of Simon Stålenhag

"Unnatural History": Pop Culture Icons Undergo Taxonomic Studies With Vintage-Style Illustrations

Dreamlike Photo Manipulations By Hansruedi Ramsauer

The Superb Sci-Fi Themed Works Of Su Jian

Rafael Araujo's Magic Drawings Solely Created With Pen And Pencil

"Antisocial" – The Irony Of Loneliness In Social Networks

This is How Photoshop Artist Erik Johansson Creates His Mind-Bending Images

This Saudi Artist Transforms Western Celebrities Into Khaleejis