I Love Lucy Shoes

Hello out there! The past few weeks have been dominated by many projects. Amongst them, I tried to sneak in some work on a pair of shoes I did for a friend of mine, Johna. I absolutely LOVED working on this particular pair of shoes for this simple reason that I love I Love Lucy! Unfortunately, I took practically forever to finish up the shoes. There was always one more little detail that needed some adjusting, or I would never have any peace of mind.

Here are a fair amount of photos marking the progress of work on the duo. They're really only here that you might get an idea of the whole process. 

For the sides, I opted to go with two patterns that I always associate with Lucille Ball. Polkadots and a sort of checkered plaid. 

Proof: I use pencil to mark the designs. Just normal, everyday, #2 pencils. 




Proof: I'm right handed. Anyone wanna guess how this picture proves that little fact? No? I'll just tell you then. There's red nail polish all over my fingers from a sad attempt on behalf of my left hand to imitate the steady character of its friend. 


There's also the detail that my right hand is the one drawing.... 

Inked on with a splash of color. (By the way, interesting piece of trivia, my computer, Cami, is british. Mmm-hmm. She gives me the hardest time about my spelling ALL THE TIME. When I say "color" she gets on my case, trying to convince me that I should really spell it "colour." Every once in a while I give into her wishes, just to please her.) 

Wet paint on the left shoe.

Here is a photo showing the beginning of the checkers on the left shoe. I was surprised by how difficult it was to paint checkers/plaid. I had a slight problem with over-correcting mistakes, which made another mistake. 

Checkered/plaid accomplished. The paint that is on the rubber soles comes off once the shoes are finished. It's one of the last things I do each time. 

Freshly painted polka-dots! There's just something about polka-dots that are so fun and happy feeling. Unless they're on the dress I'm wearing. Then they are simply awkward and get old very quickly.

Completed all the way to her magnificent orange hair. 

Almost there....... AND...........

Zowie!  Here they are!

The finished heart that is not on a silk background.

I kind of feel sorry for the two of them. Do you realize how exhausting it would be to keep those poses for so long?

He would probably be a great puppeteer.... 

And she probably has the most messed up spine...

Now for a picture way up close.

Now, on to a completely different note. You would make this huge watermelon of a smile come to my face if you would do me one small favor. Leave a comment below! Let me know what you think about the shoes, blog, or even the weather. Honestly, I would love it. I want to know if you are reading this, and what your opinions are!

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Have a fantastic morning!