Wesley Altena (1987) - Tea Party

Pokemom added in a thrifted painting.

## The Characters and Foreground

* **The Tea Party:** Two pink, round Pokémon characters are seated at a small, round metal garden table enjoying a tea or coffee break.

* **Clefairy:** On the left, a Clefairy sits snugly on a high stool. It has its eyes closed in a happy, laughing expression, with one paw raised as if caught mid-conversation.

* **Wigglytuff:** On the right, a larger Wigglytuff sits on an identical stool. It has wide, bright blue eyes and a slightly neutral or curious expression, looking toward the left.

* **The Table Setting:** The dark metal table between them holds a white teapot and a glass. Scattered on the tabletop next to them are lines of white powder and a rolled-up bill, adding a humorous, subversive twist to the scene.

## The Setting and Style

* **The Background:** The characters are placed in a lush, dreamy garden or park. The background is painted in a loose, textured Impressionistic style with visible brushstrokes. It features tall ornamental grasses, blooming white and pink flower bushes, and a dense backdrop of soft green trees.

* **The Contrast:** There is a deliberate and charming stylistic contrast in **The painting**. The garden background uses a muted, blended palette of greens, whites, and soft pinks. In contrast, the two Pokémon are painted with flat, solid pink tones and defined by sharp, bold black outlines, making them pop right out of the classical landscape.

* **Extra Details:** In the bottom-left corner, the edge of a rustic, wrought-iron garden bench is visible. The canvas texture is subtly apparent throughout the piece, and a small black signature "WA." is visible in the bottom-right corner.



Completed in: 2026
Includes signed Certificate of Authenticity
Signed by artist
Medium: Acrylic paint on found art
Surface: Canvas


Revamp your art collection with Popculture Altered Art - a unique and innovative art style that adds a touch of popular culture to forgotten paintings! Wesley Altena from the Netherlands finds old, unwanted paintings in thrift shops and transforms them into something new and exciting. With a keen eye for detail and a love for all things iconic, he spices up the old paintings with recognizable elements from movies, music, and games.

Reviving cherished memories by adding a touch of pop-culture magic in old paintings.



Not only does Wesley shows his passion for making art, but also his keen insights into how the classic icons of each age can bring us back into a moment that is dear to each of us. By carefully adhering to the distinct style and color scheme of every painting, his additions appear seamless and blend effortlessly with the original composition, often requiring a closer look to spot. This enhances the overall experience and allows us to stumble upon a beloved icon in an unexpected setting, turning each work into a captivating enigma, an engaging puzzle, or a riveting story.





Wesley's art has been featured in various newspapers and there are exhibitions at some very unique locations, including the Kruisherenklooster in Maastricht and the Amstelkerk in the center of Amsterdam. Visit wesleyaltena.com or check out his latest works on Instagram at wesley.altena.