blossoming almond tree (after monet)

So I have been in love with this painting for a long long time.  And it has also been a long time since I have painted any shoes, so with that combo, these were bound to happen

oh, and p.s.  so sorry to all of you who couldn't see the picture from yesterday.  The problem is now fixed, and I know that I can't really successfully make a post from the ipad.  Sad day.

After Monet, again

A while ago, I painted these shoes for a dear friend, Kristy.  For some reason, I never took a picture of the finished product, so I snagged a few pictures from her blogs.  She gave me 3 different Monet paintings that she liked, and asked me to combine them on the shoes.  Here's some pics:

Snowboard shoes

Once upon a time I started painting shoes because Dane wanted a pair.  These were the first ones I ever did.  He loved them so much, he wore them out and we no longer have them, but I am glad to have pictures.

After Monet's "Field of Poppies"

My first commissioned shoes: Ninja Turtles

I painted these shoes for a fundraiser for a little baby who just received a heart transplant, Mia McDonald.  They were some of the funnest I think I have done :)

Mt. Rainier

I painted these last week for my mother-in-law's birthday.  On a clear day, they can see Mt. Rainier from their house and have often enjoyed family outings at Mt. Rainier National Park.

Finished shoes.

still in the process....

(Above is the entrance gate to the park).

The History of Creativity

Many of you may be familiar with the class "History of Creativity" at BYU, and may know that at the end of the semester, each student is required to complete a project that demonstrates creativity.  I am not exact on all of the details, but this is what Dane came up with for his project:  (His class was studying the history of time through 1500 A.D....which includes the Greeks.)

I helped him mix the colors and a little with the sketching, but he did most of the painting himself, and it was all his idea.  I am so proud of my little painter, husband!

I have had a thing for pandas lately...

Afternoon Activity

Some of you may have seen the shoes I painted a few weeks ago for Dane.  I have been trying to figure out a design for me.  This idea was inspired by Joanne and her boys.  (Although she doesn't know that.)  I am just going to try and build up a portfolio for now and think I will paint myself another, less batman-y pair.  Oh yeah, and I am no where near charging the price Dane listed before.  Anyway, these were kinda fun.  

p.s. these shoes were a much cheaper alternative to Vans:  $5.99 at Rite-Aid.