A few weeks ago, a woman in Minneapolis donated a framed print to me for my rubber duck series. The artwork, by Bob Sanders (b. 1950), is a picture of ocean waves crashing
into rocks on the shore, measuring 23.5 x 33.5" (framed). I did some research online about the image and one website wrote,
"Add tranquility to your home with this beautiful artwork by Bob Sanders. Imagine the waves crashing up against the cliff, hear the sounds of the seagulls, and feel the crisp,
cool waves on your face. With this artwork, you can imagine all of that." The original image is titled either 'Tranquil Ocean Scene' or 'Luminous Waves,' but I couldn't find any definite information; those titles might be just broad descriptions.

I painted a large, yellow, rubber duck on the print and returned this 'new' artwork to the Goodwill in West St. Paul (1867 Robert St. S) on 06/16/25, around 12pm.

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

Giant rubber duck floating in the waves by the shore

The completed thrift store painting by Bob Sanders and Seamus Liam O’Brien

Original framed print that was donated to me.

A matted painting of ocean waves crashing against the rocks on the shore

I couldn’t remove the matte board from the print so I had to leave it intact.

Detail of artist signatures on a painting; Bob Sanders + Seamus Liam O'Brien

When I finished my duck, I added my signature to the piece. “Bob Sanders + Seamus Liam O’Brien”

Detail of the artists signature on the print, Bob Sanders.

Artist signature on the print - Bob Sanders.

Painting of a large rubber duck floating in the waves near the shoreline

I painted a large rubber duck on the print.

Framed painting of a yellow rubber duck floating in the ocean by the shore.

The finished painting by Bob Sanders and Seamus Liam O’Brien

Man holding a framed painting of a large rubber duck floating in the ocean by the shoreline

Artist Seamus Liam O’Brien holding his completed painting in front of the Goodwill store in west St. Paul.