This pair of boots were a plain pair of beige suede boots with plain fringe in the back . They needed upscaling - I was bored with them. I was inspired by a vintage Italian Venet Iaurum Murano glass snake pendant, and my own original leather hand painted, studded, and hand tooled with pyrography jewelry. I painted the boots, added feathers and beads. I love the way they turned out! #handpainted #upscale #handpaintedboots #westernboots #leatherjewelry #pyrography #snakeboots #womensboots
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My latest hand painted, upcycled Converse. They were originally cream satin, but had gotten pretty dirty. I painted them with acrylic paints as well and waterproofed them with Liquitex high gloss varnish. Then I added painted flowers I made from larger flower pieces and leaves, as well as some charms and ribbons. I'm calling this one "Enchanted Forest" #blankcanvas #artist #bootpainting #shoepainting #conversepainting
I got a great deal on these boots! They were just $9 at Walmart in Clearance! The brand is No Boundries. I used different size black Sharpie markers to create graffiti designs
Now this pair I'd had for years! They were really due for an update! I love Alice In Wonderland, so I decided to do a White Rabbit theme.
Right now these are my favorite! I love pink, AND victorian cats ! I bought these boots at DSW for only $$29.99. I painted them with POSCA water based markers and acrylic paint, then covered that with liquitex high gloss varnish.
I've always loved the WWII image some call Rosie The Riviter. I bought this pair of black canvas boots on sale at Kohls for $19. I added material around the ankle to mirroe Rosie’s iconic scarf as well.
Steampunk is one of my favorite styles. I got this pair of boots at DSW for $29.99. I used acrylic paint to hand paint the air bus, gears and steampunk girl.
So this pair was old! Like throw away old! Just plan black boots. They are comfortable though... So I decided to dress them up with acrylic metalic paints. They don't have a large surface so I decided not to do designs, just color. I decided to give them a distressed look as well. I used various shades of green, accented by silver.
For Those Interested In Painting Your Own Shoes And Boots:
The best way to start is to clean any leather or faux leather with acetone. Not nail polish remover acetone, but the kind you get in the paint department. I bought mine at Walmart, because it was convenient and cheap, about $10 for a large can, and it has lasted for YEARS.
Then I clean that with Dawn only a washcloth ( not too much or you will never get it off), rinse with another washcloth with water only, and completely dry. If I am doing canvas or suede I skip this step.
Some artists then put down a layer of gesso which you can find in any art supply department. If I were selling the final product, wanted them to last the longest possible time, and had unlimited time, budget, and patience, then I'd say "Go for it!" I don't use it.
Next you devide what you want to paint with. I use 1. Sharpie brand permanent markers, 2. acrylic paint (they make special paint for leather which is prefered. I use what I paint on canvas because I have it for my art and, as you may have noticed I'm poor.) 3. POSCA water based markers. I use all three. The POSCA markers fade the easiest but look great when first done. I use those the least. The sharpies are my favorite because they come in so many colors, are great for details, and are permanent. However, on canvas sometimes there is a slight bleeding of lines so you might mot get as crisp of a look as you want. The acrylics are great because you can cover large areas, and get a real metalic finish.
Finally for a beautiful high gloss finish on leather or faux leather, I paint Liquitex High Gloss Varnish on.YOU MUST WAIT UNTIL YOUR PAINT IS COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE DOING THIS OR IT WILL BLUR AND RUN. You can find this at a craft supply store like Hobby Lobby, Micheals, or JoAnns. On canvas and suede I use Krylon Triple Coat Gloss Spray. Sometimes Walmart stocks this, if not, any if the craft stores I just listed carry it.
Any other questions feel free to contact me at lynneannec.info@gmail.com
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