For the Art of it

We musicians aren't just about practicing, performing, writing songs; sometimes you just need a creative outlet that isn't music-related.

I try, as often as I can, to embark on projects that breed creativity because being creative is a bit like getting fit; sometimes you need to cross-train.

This particular project involved a pair of shoes.
I began with a pair of white canvas takkies (or sneakers / trainers as the rest of the world might know them). I found it very symbolic that they were made from white canvas and set to work on a design. I don't mind admitting that these babies were SUPER cheap, no-name brands - that was the point! (please note the mystery shoe pocket!?)



I thought of imprinting Betty Page's face onto them, or maybe some of my poetry scribbled across the sides, and I even considered embellishing them in a psychedelic houndstooth print, but finally I settled on this....


A puzzle pattern!! Simple yet effective.
I bought a black fabric pen and drew out the grid for the block sizes in pencil on the shoes. Oh, but first I removed the pockets which were just too gimmicky.

Here's another pic showing both shoes:



The best thing about this project is that I now get a cool pair of shoes that I know I created - no designer labels could ever compete with the feeling of wearing your own creation :)