I paint hats too

If it stays still long enough, if it can be customized, it's fair game. The dogs live in constant fear that they are going to wake up tangled or covered in Welcome to Night Vale symbols with quotes that say things like "Stay out of the dog park"

But today at least, the pups are safe and I have for you... a RWBY hat.

What are you working on today?

Feeling purple!

It's graduation party weekend!
So I was happy these were done and I have NO WORK this weekend. :D

I love the way they turned out and hope the recipient does too!

What are you working on this weekend?

Welcome to Night Vale fandom stuff

I don't know if you're familiar with Welcome to Night Vale, but it's.. unique. I like it a lot actually it's odd, quirky, more than a little out there, so pretty much right up my alley. LOL
I was introduced to it by my daughter, who has been a die hard fan since the beginning.

Anyway... these are in the works, and yes.. there's a glow cloud.

They'll be finished today (they're drying and just need a little touch up work) and then it'll be other projects as well!

Hope everyone has a great day!

Symbols and fanart and inspiration

Sometimes I get asked to create things that leave me a little stumped.
Recently I got a request for a pair of Sherlock/Mortal Instruments/Percy Jackson and Divergent.
These were a LITTLE bit of a challenge, but I went outside my normal comfort zone and I really like the way they turned out.
I've done Sherlock before but this was a new treatment of it, to make it fit better with the colorings I was using. Plus, since I was going for simple symbols, I wanted to use this chance to really make it distinct. 

Sherlock of course!

 Mortal Instruments I don't have a lot of experience with, I haven't read them and this is the 2nd time they've come up. I know enough to know the runes are prevalent and important. I think it's time to read the books though!

Mortal Instrument Runes! All hand painted

 Divergent is the one that threw me. I'm still emotionally distraught about the books so I haven't watched the movie yet. The faction symbols seemed to be ideal to capture the spirit so I did these on a silvery gray wash accented with a silver and copper border. They didn't photograph nearly as cool as they look in person unfortunately.

Faction symbols

 Percy Jackson... how to make Percy Jackson fit... The Trident. In Silver, Gold and Copper.

Percy Jackson inspired Trident

 So there you have it. I'm pretty pleased with how these turned out, especially since I was concerned about a few pieces going in.

This was still in process before I antiqued it, which managed to both brighten and tarnish the colors. 

I love the way the Trident finished 

So there you have it... these are the sneakers that are currently completed. I have an awesome pair of Nintendo ones I'll be starting soon and a pair of Welcome to Night Vale in process...
Can you say glow cloud anyone?

I've started listening. My daughter is so happy when I get her references now. LOL

Zentangle frost and #onedozenfandom custom sneakers

Laura over at I am the Diva  must be inside my head. Her challenge this week is to tangle using tools you don't normally use.
Like... Frost? Ice? Snow?
Got plenty of that!
My daughter and I actually did a lot of that this weekend on the various windows in the house because it's fun and a new medium.
This is really hard to see, it was super hard to photograph but try it! It's fun!! (Don't freeze while you are doing it!)

Fingertips and frost. :) You know you want to! Or maybe you don't. Maybe you'd rather go to the beach. On second thought, let's go to the beach! Someone come get me! LOL If you don't like in snowpocalypse country, I'd like to encourage you to buy some crystal effects markers and try it on your mirrors and windows. They're by crayola and they're cheap and fun! In fact I used some in my art journal a few weeks ago because I love the look of frost, even though I'm desperate for some sunshine!

I was very busy this weekend... indoors, finishing my daughter's sneakers.For those of you that don't follow my blog regularly I have been creating a pair of custom sneakers for my daughter based on her love of fandoms. If you want to see them in process I used the hashtag #onedozenfandoms on instagram and fb.
I'm really proud of them, the hardest part was getting everything to work together and to be the way she wanted it.I also thought this was a great opportunity to play with my new light box and practice taking pictures for my etsy shop (Whimsy by Kelly) I did not edit them at this point, other than to rotate or crop them, that'll be my next endeavor. So, lots of pictures for all of you!!!
(Feedback and suggestions are totally welcome!)

Avengers and My Little Pony

Ouran High School Host Club, Harry Potter, Supernatural, RWBY

Roses, Deathly Hallows and the Anti-possession symbol

The purple is for Welcome To Night Vale

RWBY 

Sherlock, as well as Homestuck 

Sherlock of course... 

Homestuck: Troll symbols and the Wayward Vagaond

Doctor Who and Welcome to Night Vale

Why Hello TARDIS

Again, Welcome to Night Vale, this was a fun part and having it on the outside of both shoes helped tie things together

Hetalia

Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends

Cheese, Eduardo, Mac, Bloo, Wilt and Coco

Can you tell they were my favorite?

Several people have already asked, I do take custom orders, in fact, I love to do it. You can convo me on Etsy through my shop or you can send me an email at whimsybykelly@gmail.com
Ok, I think I need a break, so tomorrow my post will be pretty light. I hope everyone is still staying warm and that you are getting lots done!

Progress on the fandom sneakers

I've been working on the #onedozenfandom sneakers this morning. I find myself getting lost in these. I could work on them for hours. Which is why my post is up later than usual for the second day in a row.

I'll need to clean the grommets off but I wanted full coverage on this section.

Welcome to Night Vale and the galaxy background for Doctor Who

Galaxy and Night Vale

The other Welcome to Night Vale designs and the Supernatural Anti-possession Symbol

This shows the fade behind the symbol better, it's a dark gray to make the black pop. 

RWBY

I'm deciding on my the giveaway for this month.... any suggestions? Anything you'd really like?