#painted leather

[anime-to-the-t]

Cinnamoroll has already caught his wave 🐬

[silkdamask-blog]

Something special for today's edition of #FootcandyFriday from the Victoria and Albert Museum: A pair of painted kid leather latchet shoes (c. 1760s) possibly made in Brussels. The painted botanical decoration, with its "vertical lines & scalloped edges resembles Brussels bobbin lace." Stunning shoes, creatively photographed. Victoria & Albert Museum, Acc. # 270&A-1891

[hometoursandotherstuff]

This is stunning.

Vintage bohemian

[forcedfemme-me]

Linda Evangelista - Complice Spring 1992

[sheltiechicago]

Bird & Bird, 2011

Repetition and Rhythm: Molly Zuckerman-Hartung

Paintings that explore expression and constraint.

Lunch, 2009-14

Comic Relief, 2016

Notley, 2013

[thegothicalice]

BECAUSE I GET ASKED ABOUT PAINTING ON LEATHER WITH IMPRESSIVE FREQUENCY.

I bought new Docs with the specific intent of painting on them, and tried something new and (gasp) tried to photograph some of the progress.

Step one—Make stencils! I struggle with typography so I found a font I liked and measured the toes of the boots, and cut them out. I also have graphite transfer paper on hand.

Step two— line it up with the transfer paper underneath. If you don’t have any, coat the back of the stencil with a bunch of graphite from an HB or softer pencil.

Step three— trace it with a firm hand. Mechanical pencil is a little better, and press hard, try to keep the stencil from slipping.

Step four— the impressions are faint so you have to be careful! I bought Leather Studio paint and this is my first time trying it; I’ve used regular craft acrylic with good results before.

Step five— paint!! I had to go slowly and draw the lettering as much if not more than write it. I kept the stencil close on hand when the impressions weren’t easy to see.

Other bits I freehanded with a dry brush technique, and they’re still a work in progress.

Hope this gives people ideas and please stop asking about what paint I use on leather since it’s been asked more times than I can count 😅

[racello]

hand painted Sharon Needles jacket *SOLD*

[snootyfoxfashion]

Vintage 60s Hand Painted Leather Suit Set from PaisleyBabylon