It appears the 500 errors have been fixed, so keep your fingers crossed and expect a lot of updates this week. First is a pair of spats I finished over the weekend and will be delivering this evening. They are made from red cotton canvas, and lined with off-white cotton canvas. The buttons are black
Read MoreJosh and the Ship’s Cat Brown ink on watercolor paper, pen nib and brush wash, 6″x6″ A friend, by the name of Josh, drawn up steampunk style referencing one of his personal photos.
Read MoreCatching up, this is a vest I finished back at the end of November intending to give it to a friend. Unfortunately it turned out just a tiny bit small for him, so it is available for direct sale. I will be making a new vest for him in the next couple months, adjusting the
Read MoreOriginally five separate posts made on December 14, 2010. rawing of Captain Robert from Abney Park, referencing one of their promotional photos. This is part of a series for my final project in class. Drawing of Kristina from Abney Park, referencing one of their promo photos. This is part of a series for my final project in
Read MoreThis vest is a gift, that was supposed to be a surprise, but no longer is, so you guys get to see it while it comes together.  It is going to be a double-breasted, fully reversible vest with fabric painting on it and some pseudo-military embellishments. I’m planning to have it finished before November 15. The pattern is
Read MoreThis past weekend I was finally able to coordinate time with a friend to take some photos of the grommeted corset. It is made from two layers of natural colored coutil, with leather edging and a leather “belt”, held in place with brass grommets. The boning is flossed in place, it is front lacing, and
Read MoreWell, maybe not all about, but I have posted some concept sketches and pricing information for custom spats. They can be found on my new Spats and Gaiters page.
Read MoreOriginally posted on December 17, 2009. Commissioned custom steampunk underbust corset. Core is two layers of corset coutil, boned with 1/4″ and 1/2″ wide spring steel flats. Busk is 8″ long. The buckles and edging are leather. The cover is a last-minute choice upholstery brocade. The first cover the customer chose didn’t work as well
Read MoreOriginally posted June 21, 2009. WIP images originally posted May 18, June 5, and June 11, 2009. Oil paint on canvas board, 9″x12″4 painting sessionsReference: a photo of myself from New Year 2009 Finishing up the class project self portrait. Added highlighting to the goggles and hair, and added the spots. Done. 9″x12″ oil on
Read MoreOriginally posted May 31, 2009. This is a leather jacket I found at a thrift store, and then painted with steampunk music logos in acrylic paint. Back in March I painted the Abney Park [link] logo on the back of one of my leather jackets. I got around to taking a photo yesterday at Maker Faire, so
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