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March 26, 2014 01:53 pm GMT

Artist Uses the Force to Upgrade Thrift Store Paintings

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The force can help defeat the Galactic Empire — or with thrift shopping.

Canadian artist David Vancook found a creative way to upgrade bland landscapes and boring scenes found in forgotten resale shop art by modifying them with bits of Star Wars. These once discarded relics from a long, long time ago find new life with Stormtroopers, AT-AT walkers and space ships.

See also: Join the Empire: Exclusive Art from 'Star Wars Rebels'

The wonderfully nerdy series also shows a different side to everyone's favorite intergalactic franchise. Who wouldn't want to see a Stormtrooper ordering lunch at a sophisticated bistro or Darth Vader enjoying a nice, summer breeze? He may be totally evil, but even Sith Lords get a day off. Read more...

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