“Wearable Art” SEries
Admittedly, I hadn’t thought about creating Art on a wearable or upcycled textile surface. Then, one evening, I grabbed an old denim jacket and went to town. I fell instantly headlong into loving this medium! There is just something about the way the paint interacts uniquely with the cloth and material…it makes things super interesting from a layering perspective. Now, I cannot get enough of this awesomeness. I am currently accepting vintage denim projects from all folks who need a historic wardrobe piece dashed with color and pizzazz. Please email me for details. I hope you enjoy these works of “Wearable Art” my friends!!!
Untitled - My First Two Attempts
(acrylic and oil on denim)
So, I wanted to get into the upcycled clothing Art game and, therefore, grabbed these two garments from my closet and had a blast learning how to paint on textile. And, I’ve taken all those lessons learned and sprinted with them!!
“Summer’s Vale”
(acrylic and oil on denim)
This vest features a cheerful mountain valley in the summertime. Fully UV reactive, this vest is ready for the festival circuit or just heading into town. I hope you like this one!!
“SUnshine Over the arbor”
(acrylic and oil on denim)
Clearly, I cannot be stopped at this point. I am just having way too much fun doing these upcycle projects!!
“Alpine Sunrise”
(acrylic and oil on denim)
Here is a festy vest for the UV light enthusiast! A bright sunrise in the light or dark, this merry garment epitomizes Joy and Happiness for the wearer.
“Pastorale”
(acrylic and oil on denim)
This piece was my first clothing sale and went to a dear friend. I am really happy with the way it turned out. She asked me for a more pastel look and I think it really developed. Hope you enjoy!
“Stained Glass Sunrise”
(acrylic and oil on denim)
This is definitely one of my favorites thus far. I got the idea to try to mimic stained glass and I think the overall effect works nicely. Certainly looking forward to creating more in this vein.