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Sunday afternoon

Posted on January 12, 2020 by customboots

I spent a Sunday afternoon with Satan.

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Exciting day

Posted on January 9, 2020 by customboots

I’m officially starting the “Satan is Real” Louvin Brothers boots that I will raffle. This has given me a reason to pull out my very favorite pattern piece of all time: I present to you.. the pattern for the devil’s … Continue reading →

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Wiping in the toe

Posted on January 9, 2020 by customboots

“Wiping in the toe” of a boot in construction is pulling the leather around and under the toe in a way that smoothly incorporates all of the excess leather.

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Another pair

Posted on January 3, 2020 by customboots

I’m working on a new pair of boots and I got them on the last this afternoon.

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Louvin Brothers portrait

Posted on December 12, 2019 by customboots

IT’S TIME FOR THE BIG REVEAL!  Ira and Charlie Louvin portrait in leather, 8×10″ I had never done a portrait before but I realized that perhaps I’d succeeded when I began feeling as if my work was STARING AT ME.  … Continue reading →

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Louvin Brothers

Posted on December 11, 2019 by customboots

I hate practicing and usually jump right into whatever I’m doing, but in this case I thought a practice piece might be prudent. These are process pictures for the Louvin Brothers portrait and they’re looking pretty good so far, but … Continue reading →

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2020 Calendar

Posted on December 10, 2019 by customboots

2020 Cowboy Boot Calendar is completed and ready to ship. Order yours today! 

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Inlay/Overlay class

Posted on December 4, 2019 by customboots

The Eureka Springs School of the Arts is offering a 10% discount on classes right now, and this is the only class I’m currently teaching anywhere. Reserve your space today! Link to class info

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Heritage and influence

Posted on November 22, 2019 by customboots

This is a new design but it’s easy to see Jay Griffith’s influence. (legendary boot maker and one of my mentors)

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The next pair

Posted on November 15, 2019 by customboots

I’ve started a new pair of boots. Stay tuned for progress; they’ll look better once I add some color!

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