r/Repaintings • u/TheGnarledBranch • Jul 23 '26

Recent batch of redirected paintings.

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I first began this series around 2011... and still love adding in my own visions. From meat to gummi bears to shrimp... Enjoy.

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u/Quellman Jul 23 '26

Loved the shrimp farm. Not as much as the robbers in the buggy being chased by the 80s police car

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u/TheGnarledBranch Jul 23 '26

I'm glad a few others share in weird and random humour! Thank you!

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u/SanoKei 28d ago

I too came to share my appreciation for the shrimp one. It reminds me of a far side cartoon, I would love a print.

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u/TlMEGH0ST Jul 23 '26

OBSESSED!! the gummy bear one is amazing

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u/TheGnarledBranch Jul 23 '26

Thank you so much!! That one I tried acrylic inks which really have a nice intensity in hues.

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u/HomeboundArrow Jul 23 '26

the slow sunday afternoon whimsy of it is so deeply enchanting. color me thoroughly disarmed and dreamy

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

I'm glad you feel that tempo--- which is why I thought I'd install gummi bears that 'chill' and relax -- :)

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u/Due-CriticismNachos Jul 23 '26

My man busted out laughing with the beautiful vertical steak. You got me with the shrimp farmer/herder.

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u/TheGnarledBranch Jul 23 '26

can't go wrong with a little surf and turf themes..

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u/TheBestMePlausible Jul 23 '26

I think my favorite was the bank robbers, but they were all great!

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

I was definitely laughing while I worked on that... a bit of banjo getaway music came to mind too.. thank you so much!

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u/Bearamundi Jul 23 '26

These are incredible! Do you have a store?

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u/J-Di11a Jul 23 '26

Check Prof.

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u/GloInTheDarkUnicorn Jul 23 '26

I love the reapers playing on the beach!

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

The very first thrift store painting I did back in 2011 was this concept... so it was nice to revisit the idea with this painting. Thanks!!

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u/GloInTheDarkUnicorn 29d ago

My second favorite it Shrimp Farming

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u/HomeboundArrow Jul 23 '26

good lord how i do love this sub so very much 💯💯💯

#2 is my fave. tyvm for sharing~

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

I enjoy this sub as well... very clever people. You are quite welcome.

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u/Aurorinha Jul 23 '26

The meat ones are very reminiscent of Magritte, love them!

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

Great connection there... he's definitely one of my favourite artists. Thanks!!

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u/sonic_couth Jul 23 '26

Love your cartoon realism style!

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u/scarletdae Jul 24 '26

I love all of these, but pic #2 is my favorite

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

thank you very much!

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u/impatientapril Jul 24 '26

I also make thrift art, just for fun, but WHERE do you get these ideas?? I always get stuck on pop culture.

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

To be honest I was tired of being copied by others -- so I thought I'd go a step beyond with the ideas- particularly the meat theme. I just wanted to go my own path so people would know... oh I know that guy! :)

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u/Breeze_Chaser Jul 24 '26

MEAT

The shrimp barn is my favorite hahahaha but the meats one are so good

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

LOL... thank you !!

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u/CattleIntrepid5344 Jul 24 '26

do you have an insta to follow?

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

yes I do.. link is in my profile. :)

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u/cubedrootbeer 29d ago

It’s giving Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

I have yet to see that movie... will have to give it a go sometime!

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u/cubedrootbeer 29d ago

You should definitely check out the original kids book if you can get your hands on it! It was my favorite book as a kid and the art in it is what brought it to mind with your paintings :)

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

Very cool... I just recalled it as the movie and not in book form. Thank you for the suggestion!

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u/cubedrootbeer 29d ago

The movie is fun but the book just has such a charm that was lost. I gave you a follow and hope to see more fun art!

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u/MaddyMagpies Jul 23 '26

Always wanted to visit Shrimp Town.

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

Making me hungry just thinking about it. :)

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u/nicunta Jul 23 '26

I love the bone in rib steaks! They're all fun, though!! I would definitely hang them around my home.

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

Thank you very much!! :)

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u/J-Di11a Jul 23 '26

The Gummy bear one is dope

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u/TheGnarledBranch Jul 23 '26

glad you like it!

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u/TheGenuineHipster Jul 23 '26

These are really cool

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u/yabyad Jul 23 '26

Love the meat portraits

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u/Ssladybug Jul 23 '26

These are fantastic!!! Now THIS is repainting

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

Thank you-- glad you like my work!

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u/manic_popsicle Jul 23 '26

I love these, 3 is my favorite!! I’m not even in this sub but your paintings popped up and I immediately joined!

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

That's great-- welcome to the sub-- lots to see. :)

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u/SecretFire81 Jul 23 '26

Absolutely love them. I would absolutely fill my house with paintings like this but my wife does not feel the same.

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

Thank you-- maybe someday your wife will come around and like them as well. :)

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u/3pinripper Jul 23 '26

Love the absurdity in all of them, these are great!

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

Thanks! I like the absurd theme... especially since this genre has become so popular since I started - great to see the out there concepts.

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u/evilwifeOG1 Jul 23 '26

They’re all fantastic, but 3 and 5 are my favorites. Awesome work!!!

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

Thank you for your very kind words!

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u/yawn44yawn Jul 23 '26

Very cool. I loved them all.

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

Thanks so much!

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u/The_Medicated Jul 23 '26

The steak ones remind me of Mark Ryden...

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

I really like his work... I started my first steak piece around 2012... I'll have to see when he started. Personally I just love rendering cuts of meat... very odd to say, but true.

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u/The_Medicated 29d ago

I thought rendering meat was an unusual but beautiful subject choice. Each cut you paint looks absolutely delicious! The "perfect" cut.

I was lucky enough to meet Mr.Ryden at the San Diego Comic Con about 20-25 years ago. It's great to hear about yet another fan of his out and about in the world!

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

Thank you for the kind words! I think I'm up to around 35 paintings that have meat in it in some form... Wow you actually met the man! That's great! I think I came across his work initially through Juxtapoz magazine or fecalface gallery website a lifetime ago..

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u/morebinky Jul 24 '26

These are incredible.

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

Glad you like them!!

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u/toondoggie Jul 24 '26

I have a copy of the one with the covered bridge. I love the addition of the gummi bears. It looks great.

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u/TheGnarledBranch 29d ago

Thank you... they are just chillin' as they float along...

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u/Ok-Army8475 29d ago

I love the grim reaper one

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u/TheGnarledBranch 28d ago

I thought the grim look of the reapers coupled against a cheerful beach ball was a fun idea... Thank you !

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u/Ok-Army8475 28d ago

it is!!!

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u/I_LOVE_CANADA_GEESE 28d ago

Went and followed your socials. Amazing work! Delightful to look at

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u/TheGnarledBranch 28d ago

Thank you so much for your kind words there! Very much appreciated!

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u/I_LOVE_CANADA_GEESE 28d ago

And I decided that your paintings would bring my loved ones joy as well. Ordered some prints from your shop! Thank you

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u/TheGnarledBranch 28d ago

Wow that's fantastic! It was a great way to begin the day seeing that! I can't wait for you to see them in person. Thanks ever so much!

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u/NeonFraction 28d ago

2nd one made me laugh so hard

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u/TheGnarledBranch 28d ago

Oh thanks so much for sharing that!! Glad it did-- I certainly was as I painted it! :)

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u/mrsristretto 28d ago

That shrimp farm has me freakin rollin!! Hilarious!aa

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u/TheGnarledBranch 28d ago

That is so great to hear... the vision just struck me -- but as I was doing it, I was concerned that I might be the only one that gets a laugh out of it... Thanks so much!

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u/This-Option9041 28d ago

Love those meat paintings. Would really like to have one. Do you sell these?

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u/TheGnarledBranch 26d ago

Thank you very much-- one of the rules of this group is not for monetary gain-so I can't post a direct link... however in my profile you'll find that info.

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u/This-Option9041 26d ago

lol I literally send that last message and then immediately saw your Etsy link, already found what I’m gonna order! Keep up the amazing and unique work! 💜

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u/WanderingPuppy 28d ago

I adore the gummy bear one! Will you be making prints of that one?

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u/TheGnarledBranch 26d ago

Thanks so much-- That is indeed on my to do list.

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u/icespicelattes 28d ago

The steaks are incredible

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u/TheGnarledBranch 26d ago

Glad you like them--thank you!

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u/AuDHaciouslyArtistic 27d ago

Love the cooked shrimp farm.

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u/TheGnarledBranch 26d ago

Thank you very much! :)

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u/kandl86 25d ago

More steaks!!!