Space Shoes

I just wanted to let everyone know that I'll no longer be making space shoes (apart from the orders to which I've already committed). My reasons for this are varied, but the main themes are that I don't really find joy in painting them any more - I feel kind of like a machine, and I really have to concentrate on studying, as I'm in my final year of high school and have set my goals pretty high. Thank you to everyone who has liked the shoes, bought a pair or generally supported me in any way. It means a lot to me, and I've gotten further than I ever thought it would. I will still be selling other things from time to time over at my etsy shop, and probably more space shoes in specific sizes, until I clear out all my stock.
For those still chasing a pair, you can buy similar ones here, from kustom kix.

Space Walks

Here are the latest space shoe photos. I'm a little excited for this Sunday night, when they'll be photographed by an actual photographer for a local magazine. Eeeee!
P.S. anyone looking to buy a necklace should know both have been sold, but I might be making more soon.

Geometric Necklaces

I've been busy! In the past couple of days I made these felt necklaces and did a little amateur photo shoot with some space shoes (I'll show the photos in another post) and to top it off  I started my last year of schooling today, juggling a photo shoot requests from a local magazine and 9 pending space shoe orders! I've been busy and I'm gong to stay busy apparently.
I have, however, found time to make these felt necklaces the newest addition to my Etsy store. I hand cut them from sheeted felt, generating the asymmetric pattern as I worked, making each truly unique. The 'thicker' one in the second and third photographs has already sold, but the thinner one is still available here and ready to be shipped.

Chelsea Ann Designs: Space Shoes

 Just an update on the shoes I've been painting lately. I'm considering doing a give-away or two for Christmas over on the facebook page. Like to page to keep updated on that front .

Copycat

Sometimes I get all antsy about people replicating the space shoes I paint.
"You can't so that! That was MY original idea!"
is what I sometimes feel like shouting at them.Then I get start to annoyed when commenters praise their work.
"WOW. That is such a gr8 idea! You should totally sell them. I'd defs buy them!!!"
And this just makes me feel jealous and ripped off.

But then I realise, I copy other's work all the time too. Just testing out what I can do, seeing where it goes. I think it's just part of being an [insert word that's similar to, but is not artist*] A prime example of my plagiaristic skill is the two images above. The one on the left is one I drew last year after seeing Studio Violet's cute postcards (right). It's obviously the same moustachioed man, but I didn't admit it at the time. I should have though. And ultimately, I think, it's okay as long as you don't sell other people's ideas as your own. If you publish something extremely similar to someone else's work, link back to them and do not sell it. Ever.

So in this spirit, here are a few of the better space shoe copycats that I've seen around.

*Because I really wouldn't call myself one. Except when my friends joke about me not having a job. In that case, I'm a successful freelance artist, hehe.

by Dizzydancer23

by ▼ d a r k b l u e ▲

by Electric elephant.

Like us on Facebook?

I just set up a page for Chelsea Ann Designs, with heaps of photos and info about the shoes I paint and sell. You might also notice the FB widget that I put in the sidebar. If you'd like, join us on Facebook?

Chelsea Ann Designs

Painting painting. Hopefully I get all of the local orders done some time this century, then I can properly open the online shop. Hopefull :)

Mars and the like,

Flat Oxfords

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I'm loving these type of shoes at the moment - especially with the dorky grey socks. So cool. Does anyone know what they're called? Flat oxfords?

How much?

So I'm nearly sure I'll be selling space shoes, and possibly other painted shoes on Etsy in the very near future. I have ideas about pricing, but I was wondering what you guys think. Please comment and let me know ~

1. How much would you like to pay for shoes like this?

2. How much would you expect to pay for them? and

3. What is the highest amount you would pay?

(Please include which currency you are referring to. Australian or US dollars would be most convenient.)

Any feedback would be much appreciated. The quicker I work out pricing, the sooner I can start to sell :D

Intergalactic Rainbow

More pictures after the jump!

More space, more shoes.

I've been busy busy making more shoes and, most importantly, I got a stamp! Haha, I love it, it says my name and everything! But apart from my excitement over the new stamp, I've been trying to work out a few things with this little 'business'. It feels so odd to call it that. I'd really like to set up an etsy account but as I don't have a credit card I'm still working out the logistics. If you're really set on a pair, stay tuned to see what happens with that, or email me and maybe we can work something out privately. Thanks so much for the lovely comments and all the interest and support from my friends and family. (I'm painting up some pairs for my little cousins, how cute will that be?)

Space Shoes

I've been painting SPACE SHOES. I'm excited.

Any thoughts on me setting up an Etsy?

(The shoes in the last shot look a bit shabby as I painted the design onto my old school shoes for practice.)