This pair of sneakers was named after one of my first childhood paintings: a pudgy little owl resting on the branch of a tree, surrounded by a deep blue sky. Coincidentally, years later, another talented young artist commissioned this very same owl design. This particular request allowed me to apply techniques that I had learned in fine art classes in high school and led to my decision to use a more traditional brush stroke and wash for the shoe. It was fun to have the opportunity to revisit a childhood “classic”. I hear the client’s art teacher was quite impressed with the final design, too, which was great to hear.
