![]() ![]() People always ask me: Are you intimidated by painting on these expensive items? My answer is that it’s always 95% excitement about touching down on a new blank canvas, but 5% is nerves. So I would say the most expensive was probably many thousands of dollars. Most of the pieces that people bring me are pieces that they already own, but some clients have specifically purchased pieces for me to paint. ![]() What is the most expensive thing that you’ve painted on?ĭefinitely one of the bags. I would never take on something before I felt very comfortable working with it. These are things that I really taught myself. ![]() All of these different things that I paint on require different materials, paints, drying and curing techniques. That was a challenge because it was a new type of canvas. I’ve also painted fragrances and beauty items. And that is a little bit challenging, especially when I’m trying to paint a ring that goes 360-degrees around one finger. For the most part, bags have shape to them and they hold their shape. The more challenging surfaces are ones that are less rigid. What’s it like painting on such unique canvases? Are there any special steps you need to take? That’s mostly just based on the amount of time that I predict I’ll spend on a piece. Some of the crazier pieces that I’ve done are upwards of $1,000. Generally prices for something more simple like a monogram, stripes, or star types of designs start around $300. So before my paintbrush actually touches their piece, I either sketch out the concept or create a digital mock up on the computer for them to approve. That’s a responsibility that I do not take lightly. If they agree, we’ll move forward.Īll the pieces are so special to my clients, in that they are either expensive or are family heirlooms passed down from generation to generation. From there, I make a general concept suggestion and give a quote. I ask them to send me a photo of the piece they’re interested in having customized, if there’s any particular ideas they have, and what their budget is. People usually reach out to me either through one of my social media platforms, primarily Instagram, or my website. I don’t source them, and I am not affiliated with any brands except for the companies who hire me to paint for them during on-site events. I am exclusively a hand-painting service. The transition was so organic and unexpected. She shared it on her Instagram, all her friends reached out to me, and within a matter of weeks, I had a growing list of people who were very happy to have their own piece of wearable art. I studied the process of painting on designer bags and then I practiced and practiced until I felt comfortable delivering a product she would be really excited about-but one that would also be very durable to last for everyday use. This niche of painting on luxury handbags really started in early 2020 when one of my existing clients commissioned me to paint her vintage Louis Vuitton bag, which she never used because she said it needed some TLC. I left the news world in 2017 as my side hustle got busier. I began experimenting with painting on jackets, scarves, and furniture. I started creating and selling my artwork as a side hustle years ago, while juggling a demanding job as a news producer. This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity.Īrt has been a lifelong passion of mine. Sobel put down her paints for a morning to fill Fortune in on how she juggles her time as a small business owner. When she’s not in the studio hard-at-work on her latest commission, Sobel also works with luxury brands to do in-person live events where she paints products on-site. She estimates she’s hand-painted at least 1,000 different commissioned pieces for clients over the years. Her creations range from simple monogram additions to elaborate floral and geometric designs that can encompass the entire good. At least, that’s what one New Jersey bespoke artist, Michele Sobel, aims to deliver-hand-painted designs that personalize everyday items for her clients.Ī former news producer, Sobel now spends her days in the studio designing and painting accessories, from luxury handbags and designer sneakers to gloves and even smaller goods like wallets and keychains. But to others, it’s the customization that makes the bag that much more special. ![]()
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