Custom Vans.

For the past 3 days, I have been relentlessly working on these shoes for my friend Sarah's 'friend', Eric which is why I haven't been answering calls (sorry, guys). She enlisted my efforts to make him a custom pair of vans. We sat around thinking of ideas, when I was finally hit with THE idea. In 2004 or 2005, I asked Sarah to make me a list of everything she liked and I made a collage; black and white (The first image below). I used to love making those things. I made one for Sarah, Mrs. Dudek, Scott Lashuay, and my grandma. So, Sarah asked Eric to make a list of everything he likes; EVERYTHING. He gave her an 8 page list with over 200 items on it. I incorporated about 120 of those things into these shoes. It took me literally 36 hours, too many sharpies, & I HAVE BLISTERS, but it was worth it (it's all freehand too!). I'm excited that Sarah commissioned me to do them. If anyone is interested in a pair of custom shoes, I'LL DO IT. Also, I don't have my computer back yet and Shelby won't let me on hers anymore so I'll update when I get mine back. Happy birthday, Eric! I hope you love them. Click the images to make them larger; It's DETAIL city. Side note, Sarah included the ERIC graffiti on the front left shoe.