I purchased a framed print by the artist Judy Mandolf from Hidden Treasures Thrift Store in NE Minneapolis. The print, “Purple Tub,” shows a dark indigo bathtub in the corner of a bathroom with light yellow/green walls, a colorful yet quaint bathroom image. The artist statement sticker on the back of the frame indicates, “(She) created this bathroom series through a combination of photography and computer technique. The richness of color and texture is part of her signature style.”

Purchase price: $4.99

I painted a pink rubber duck on the print and returned this ‘new’ artwork back to the same thrift store on 04/22/2024, around 12:40pm.

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

Framed artwork of a large pink rubber duck lying in a bathtub — The finished artwork by Judy Mandolf and Seamus Liam O’Brien. (Note: the original price tag still on the frame)

Framed picture of a blue bathtub in a bathroom with green walls — The original framed print that I purchased from the thrift store *- (Unfortunately, I forgot to take a picture of it when I purchased it, so all I could find online was this small image as an example)*

Artist statement about Towels and Tubs — I added my name and work contribution to the artist statement sticker that was located on the back of the frame.

Artist signatures on a piece of artwork — I added my name to the artwork once the painting was completed - *Judy Mandolf + Seamus Liam O’Brien*

Large pink rubber duck sitting in a purple bathtub in a green bathroom — I painted a large pink rubber duck in the bathtub.

Pink rubber duck with a kissing emoji on its chest — The pink rubber duck I used as my model for the painting.

Pink duck painting sitting on a shelf next to other items — After finishing the artwork I returned the piece back to Hidden Treasures Thrift Store.

Man with gold sequin jacket holding a pink duck painting in front of store — Artist Seamus Liam O’Brien holding the finished artwork in front of Hidden Treasures Thrift Store.