Collecting Fun

"I have been collecting thrift store paintings and 'naive' art since I moved into my first apartment years ago.. My tastes run towards the more unusual or poorly executed pieces, and my standard reply when people ask what type of paintings I collect is, "Anything old or weird". Although I long ago ran out of usable wall space to display my collection, the thrill of the hunt still has me happily digging through dozens of dusty paintings at thrift stores and flea markets in my quest for new 'masterpieces'. The indescribable feeling I get with each new treasure unearthed has led to the creation of the Thrift Store Art "Galleries" you find here." (Introductory material from The PSB Gallerey of Thriftstore Art) (italics added)

I would describe PSB's "indescribable feeling" as that of "fun." Perhaps even of "deep fun." Fun that is powerful enough to make someone create galleries of images that are "naive" enough to touch you, like a child might touch you, innocently, and yet often remarkably deep.

Fun is everywhere evident in this collection and in the passion of the collector. These are all things done for their own sake - the collection, the art. I think it's the first time I've ever seen, so clearly, how much fun.