Introduction
In this Creator Spotlight, watch as the brilliant @Skinzcustoms transforms a plain pair of Vans into a spooky homage to Sam from Trick 'r Treat. By using Angelus' "Prep, Paint, Finish" system, they blend creepy details with smooth canvas coverage to ensure this horror classic holds up on the street.
Johnny @Skinzcustoms
I’m Johnny Skinz, a New York based sneaker artist and designer with over a decade of experience. I started customizing shoes as I was finishing up college and 13 years later, I’ve created thousands of hand-painted pairs for special occasions, brand installations, athletes, and more! Tapping into my love of cartoons, anime, and 80s pop culture, I create unique, one-of-one creations that will turn heads and help you express your originality.
InstagramCreator Questions
How did you hear about Angelus?
I was recommended by another artist over a decade ago and never looked back!
What do you use our products for?
I use Angelus products to customize sneakers, cleats, denim jackets, gaming accessories, vinyl toys, and more!
What are your top 5 Angelus products?
1. Angelus Collector's Edition Paints, 2. Angelus Prep & Deglazer, 3. Angelus 4-Coat Matte, 4. Angelus Flat Black, 5. Angelus Glow in the Dark.
If you could give one piece of advice to aspiring artists, what would it be?
Stick with it and keep creating! Find out what you like painting and paint it to the best of your ability.
How to Paint Spooky Custom Shoes:
A Step-By-Step Guide
1Clean and Prepare the Canvas
Begin by thoroughly cleaning the upper fabric of the Vans with Angelus Easy Cleaner to remove any surface dirt, oils, or factory coatings. Finally, make sure to let the shoes dry completely before painting.
2Mix Paint with Angelus 2-Soft
Mix your chosen Angelus Leather Paint colors with Angelus 2-Soft in a 1:1 ratio to ensure the paint penetrates the flexible canvas fibers without feeling overly stiff, and be sure to heat-set the painted areas with a heat gun once dry so the artwork remains soft.
3Paint Thin Layers
Incorporate the high detail style of artist @skinzcustoms by painting in multiple thin coats. This allows each layer to dry thoroughly before adding fine line work, shading, or highlights.
4Seal with 4-Coat Finisher
Palm trees, waves, and tiny highlights bring the scene to life. A fine brush and a steady hand turn a flat color block into a full landscape.
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