Hand Painted Shoes

Hand Painted Shoes - Restoration

Hand painted shoes. Such a cool concept.

It's an opportunity to take a pair of old, dingy shoes, and make them vibrant again.

One can experiment with making the shoes a new color, and even create a design on the shoes, if so inclined.

There really are no rules.

The shoes are original. They are one of a kind. No one else has a pair like them.

So far, I have painted on sandals, boots, pumps, sneakers and clogs.

I can now add flats to the list.

Depending on the fabric, the shoes may be painted with fabric paint, or leather paint.

I think I like painting leather shoes with leather paint the best.

I recently painted a pair of black leather boots, and they are now turquoise.

Each time I have painted shoes I have given them about three to four coats of paint.

It's amazing to see the transformation.

The first pair of shoes that I painted was a pair of white leather sandals that I purchased at a second hand store.

I had the shoes for a while before I decided to take the plunge.

It was a little messy at first, but I eventually got the hang of it.

Yellow was my color of choice.

When I was finished, the shoes looked as if they had been yellow all along.

My first attempt at painting shoes were a pair of sandals. They were originally white, and I painted them yellow.

I also painted athletic wear, and a pair of boots.

Hand painted sneakers.

Painted Turquoise Sneakers.

Hand painted turquoise boots.

I absolutely love painting.

I am so grateful to have this wonderful outlet.

It is very rewarding to see the finished product.

It's also great that I am able to clearly process my thoughts and ideas as I am painting.

It is so therapeutic.

Because I am an introvert, it allows me time to get refreshed, and re-energized.

Painted vintage sandals.

Painted yellow sandals.

Painted Blue shoes.

When painting shoes, one must be very detailed, as there can be a lot of small sections to paint.

This is especially true if the shoes have straps, and buckles.

I personally love painting intricate details. It is thought provoking, and fun at the same time.

When I am focused, and in a zone, there is nothing else I would rather be doing.

To see more of my work, follow me on Instagram, and check out my Etsy shop.

To see my painted designs that can be printed on many different items, visit Fine Art America.