I purchased a framed print by the British artist John Wilson Carmichael from Goodwill Thrift Store at 1239 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN. The print, “Old Hartlepool,” beautifully captures a serene scene of ships and boats peacefully floating outside the historic port town of Hartlepool, England. This meticulous portrayal is a delightful snapshot of maritime life, showcasing the essence of the coastal town in 1835.

Purchase price: $15.99

I painted a royal rubber duck on the print and returned this ‘new’ artwork back to the same thrift store on 06/24/2024, around 2pm.

A successful collaboration! Thanks, John, for your contribution to the work!

Painting of a large yellow rubber duck floating in the water next to some large ships.

The finished painting, framed, by John Wilson Carmichael and Seamus Liam O’Brien

Framed painting showing ships and boats floating outside a port town.

The framed print that I purchased from the thrift store; “Old Hartlepool” by the artist John Wilson Carmichael.

Landscape painting of boats and ships floating outside a port town.

Detail of Carmichael’s “Old Hartlepool.”

Yellow rubber duck toy wearing king's robes and a crown in front of a painting with the same rubber duck

The rubber duck toy I used as my model for the painting.

Painting of a large yellow rubber duck floating in the ocean wearing a king’s royal robe and crown.

Detail of the finished painting by John Wilson Carmichael and Seamus Liam O’Brien.

A large yellow rubber duck wearing a royal robe and crown floating in the water next to boats and large sailing ships.

I painted a large yellow rubber duck in the center of the print wearing a king’s royal robe and crown.

Man with purple shirt holding a framed painting of a rubber duck in front of Goodwill store.

Artist Seamus Liam O’Brien holding the completed painting in front of Goodwill right before returning it.