A truly special framed found painting of a male dancer in flight, measuring 15 x 12 inches, from the Todd Oldham Studio Collection of Found Art. The figure is captured mid-leap, suspended against a soft blue-gray ground, one arm lifted upward and the body extended in a dramatic diagonal line. Dressed in a white blouse-like dance shirt, deep red tights, and black slippers, the dancer has a wonderfully theatrical presence — part ballet, part folk portrait, part dream image.
The dancer’s expression is direct and slightly mysterious, giving the work an unexpectedly emotional and poetic quality.
The distressed light-toned frame adds greatly to the piece, with worn edges, visible age, and a softly weathered finish that makes the painting feel even more intimate and treasured. The frame’s patina pairs beautifully with the artwork’s handmade surface, giving the whole object a warm, timeworn character.
This is exactly the kind of found artwork that feels priceless and special — not because of conventional polish, but because of its originality, sincerity, and unforgettable presence.
Part of the Todd Oldham Studio Collection of Found Art, this painting celebrates the beauty of personal expression, imperfection, and the magic of discovered objects.
A truly special framed found painting of a male dancer in flight, measuring 15 x 12 inches, from the Todd Oldham Studio Collection of Found Art. The figure is captured mid-leap, suspended against a soft blue-gray ground, one arm lifted upward and the body extended in a dramatic diagonal line. Dressed in a white blouse-like dance shirt, deep red tights, and black slippers, the dancer has a wonderfully theatrical presence — part ballet, part folk portrait, part dream image.
The dancer’s expression is direct and slightly mysterious, giving the work an unexpectedly emotional and poetic quality.
The distressed light-toned frame adds greatly to the piece, with worn edges, visible age, and a softly weathered finish that makes the painting feel even more intimate and treasured. The frame’s patina pairs beautifully with the artwork’s handmade surface, giving the whole object a warm, timeworn character.
This is exactly the kind of found artwork that feels priceless and special — not because of conventional polish, but because of its originality, sincerity, and unforgettable presence.
Part of the Todd Oldham Studio Collection of Found Art, this painting celebrates the beauty of personal expression, imperfection, and the magic of discovered objects.