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Tag Archives: bespoke
Theme
I finally got around to decorating my shop today, mostly because I need the shelf these albums and frames have been sitting on. Astute viewers will notice a theme. The art piece on the bottom left was a thoughtful gift … Continue reading
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Stolen moments
I spent all day on the computer and I was supposed to be somewhere by 6pm, but instead I treated myself to an entire half hour of getting to work in my studio.
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Ira and Charlie
I always hate their faces when I’m through because I just can’t make them perfect at this size and in this medium. To be fair though, Ira did often have a slightly demented expression in real life.
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Tagged bespoke, cowboyboots, itsabootlife, leatherart, lisasorrell, louvinbrothers, satanisreal
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Inlay/Overlay Presentation
My friend Carina sent photos from my presentation at the conference! I spoke briefly about the history of leather inlay and overlay, and then talked about the making of the Oklahoma boots which are now on permanent display at the … Continue reading
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Independent Shoemaker’s Conference 2023
I’m in England for a shoemaking conference and this morning I gave an hour-long seminar on skiving techniques after the conference ended, for a small group of students that attended.
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Introducing…
Introducing: “Somewhere Between Right And Wrong” I saw a boot constructed like this somewhere online (I don’t remember the shoemaker but the boots were bright blue) and I was immediately obsessed with the way the quarter is inserted into the … Continue reading
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Behind the scenes
In case you’ve ever wondered what leather art looks like from the back, here’s a look at all of the pieces working together to create the image. Also, remember not to judge leather inlay/overlay work until it’s stitched because stitching is … Continue reading
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Loud, loud music
Spending an afternoon with Satan and Joshua Hedley. I could get more work done if I’d stop turning up the music and dancing.
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New buckle!
I’m really proud of being awarded this buckle at the Art of the Cowgirl event. Now I want to earn it by teaching well the apprentice they send me.
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Art of the Cowgirl class
We had a successful leather inlay/overlay class at the Art of the Cowgirl event in Queen Creek, Arizona. All students completed two bracelets and a fringed leather pillow, and everyone seemed pleased.
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Lisa Sorrell, cowboy boot maker 