Painting a Tattered Jacket

Painting a Tattered Jacket - The Purchase


Painting a tattered jacket.


I purchased this jacket at a vintage marketplace.


It was hanging in a section that has both leather, and faux leather jackets.


It took a moment for me to figure out if it was real leather, or faux.


I finally realized that it is faux.


I was not deterred from buying it due to its imperfections.


In fact, the flaws in the jacket made it even more appealing.



Painting a Tattered Jacket - How is it Flawed? (Short Video with the "Before" Sequined Initials Below)


The coating of the jacket is peeling in many areas.


Because I painted over these areas, I think the peeling will stop.


Even though the cracks have been painted over, they are still visible.


As a result, the jacket still looks tattered.


In my opinion, this adds to its beauty.


It also has large sequined initials on the back.


I was really not fond of this, but I figured that I could somehow turn it into something artistic.


In the end, I was able to paint over the initials, and make them into a heart.



The jacket after I painted a heart over the initials.

Painting a Tattered Jacket - The Color


I wrestled over which color(s) to use when painting the jacket.


I thought of turquoise, and silver, but I finally settled on magenta.


The heart on the back is red. (I struggled over which color to paint this as well).


I think the magenta and red blend well together.


These colors make the jacket stand out.

 

The front of the painted jacket.

Painting a Tattered Jacket - How Long Did it Take to Complete?


I'm not proud to admit that I battle with procrastination.


I have a habit of starting projects with so much zeal, and losing motivation midway through.


Once I lose my "mojo", it is very difficult to get it back.


Every time I think of completing the project, 
I get sleepy, or otherwise distracted.


If I had stayed in the flow from beginning to end, I should have finished painting this jacket in about three to four hours. (This includes time to allow the paint to dry while painting).


Instead, it took about five months.


The side of the painted jacket.

Painting a Tattered Jacket - The Outcome


So, do I like the finished product?


I sure do.


I considered keeping it, but, I think I will put it up for sale.


Another photo of the front of the jacket.

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