Sole Junkie Custom Kicks

Sole Junkie x Avenger Dunks-Nike

// February 2nd, 2012 // No Comments » // Art, Sneakers

Been working pretty hard on these…I didn’t want them too flashy from a distance. I wanted to really break necks once you got up close and seen the details. Not two images are alike on the pair of shoes. I used a pair of Nike Dunk Highs and I was inspired by the Avengers: Thor, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Captain America and a hint of a Villain…did you find him? I will not be expecting the cease and desist letters for these shoes, these are one of a kind fan art. Painted by me for me. Might rock these to the Comic-con.

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Friday the 13th sketch

// January 13th, 2012 // No Comments » // Art

Wanted to draw and this is what I came up with. Pencil in paper. 8.5″ x 11″. Took me about 40minutes to an hour.

Sole Junkie x The Fresh Yard x NVRBRKN (Future release Fall 2012)

// November 12th, 2011 // No Comments » // Sneakers

My latest sneakers I customized with 23k gold for the Fresh Yard, a boutique here in San Diego. These were done on NVRBRKN, (new rand from DC shoes). They are scheduled for release in 2012. the concept behind these is never quitting, giving up on yourself and always staying fresh and true to your style. I made the shoes cracked like broken glass to demonstrate this. It has two hits of the Fresh Yard logo on the outers of the shoe and in the inner it has NEVER QUIT and STAY FRESH. Both with this broken element.

Let me know your thoughts on this and comments if any. Feel free to repost and share only if you link this back to my blog and give me credit.

Liu’s Golden Eagles by Sole Junkie

// October 6th, 2011 // No Comments » // Sneakers

These are a pair of Nike Air Force 1s I did for a good friend in Taipei Taiwan. Inspired by traditional Chinese paintings I wanted to capture Royalty and elegance in a shoe. On the outside of the shoes are two Chinese Golden Eagles surrounded by clouds and thunderbolts. Trying to attain a balance between the the powerful animal and thunderstorm. A Ying and Yang pull if you will. Life/Death, Beauty and Balance. In keeping with royalty I chose authentic 23k gold leaf as a medium. Which I painted the artwork on top of. I restitched the midsoles with gold string as well as adding a Bespoke stitching to the top to carry the color of the thread throughout the shoe design. My friend is a fan of tribal line art as in tattoos. So I etched in tribal from the mid panels to the toe area. I then painted over the etched area in a ultra flat black paint so it has a contrast to the sheen of the original leather.

I believe these are truly works of art with one of earths most precious metals and detail to enhance its beauty.

I hope you enjoy these and look forward to comments.

Special thanks to Mike Herana for the photographs.

Assassin’s Creed AF1 Mid by Sole Junkie

// October 6th, 2011 // 10 Comments » // Sneakers

I was asked to make some shoes inspired by the hit video game Assassin’s Creed. After doing some research and sketches…I came up with these. Nike Air Force One Mids with the Altair on the sides with logo hits… I think my rendering of the character is pretty good considering the surface area and the size of the imagery. I think it was around two inches.

These shoes to me look pretty good. Feel free to repost, leave comments and enjoy.

Special thanks to Mike Herana for the photos.

Book Signing at The Fresh Yard, San Diego w/ Home Grown Blends

// September 4th, 2011 // No Comments » // Events

So I had a great time with The Fresh Yard Gang and Home Grown Blend Crew.   A special thanks to Pete Ngyun, Kwa Ngyun, Mike Herana and Jon Molina for making it happen.

Thanks to all that came out and supported. I would tell you how fun it was and how twisted Pete got me off shots of Casadores, but since you weren’t there you missed it! You’ll just have to look at these pics below and imagine.

All images Property of Mike Herana and Home Grown Blends

Book signing! Sept 3rd in San Diego.

// August 22nd, 2011 // No Comments » // Events

This should be fun! Come join me and the guys from the Fresh Yard on Saturday September 3rd from noon-6p. There will be music, food, ice cream, free hair cuts…the works. And last but not least yours truly signing copies of my book! See you there! Oh yeah did I mention to attend is free and for all ages! Bring your grandma and bring your kids!

Custom Croc Tutorial (Video)

// May 23rd, 2011 // No Comments » // Videos

Here is the way I create Crocodile or Alligator texture on a shoe without having to disassemble the shoe.
Tools:

• Pencil
• Reference Material: Alligator or Croc images.
• Woodburner
• Dremel w/ buffer tool
• Super Fine Sandpaper if you do not own a Dremel
• Time
• PRACTICE!!

Check out the video …drop me a note and definitely share the site, blog, links…etc…

Remember I don’t get paid for sharing secrets…so getting credit for it is all I ask. THX!

My little brother was in town…Korea town!

// May 14th, 2011 // No Comments » // Stuff I Like

So it’s been a minute since my brother came out from NYC to visit me. No one is happier to see him than me…except for my grandma (she turns into a giddy little child, it’s cute). We have been doing alot of dining while he’s here. Yesterday we went to LA’s Korea town to have BBQ. If you don’t know…I love Korean BBQ! I think there’s nothing more special than sharing what you love and breaking bread with the ones you hold dearest to you. Now to the photos….maybe next time yall can attend and join in!

BTW…in the photos: David ,my long time Korean friend and brother from another mother. Shaun youngest of the Cedre Clan and aspiring musical artist. Dee my lovely wife of over 8 yrs and counting! Last but not least…me.

Work in progress 23k gold

// April 26th, 2011 // No Comments » // Uncategorized

This is the beginning stage of me putting on 23k Gold Leaf on a pair of Nike Air Force One. I will keep posting images…gold leafing is expensive and very sensitive…don’t try if you don’t want to fail st least once! Lol