There are times when a full reveal is necessary . This is one of them.
Last September, Txoceangirl posted her reveal “From Jige to JiYAY!
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/from-jige-to-jiyay.995351/
I was entranced by the transformation of her Jige. The concept and workmanship on her bag was one of the most exquisite things I had ever seen.
I researched the artist, started following him on Instagram and seriously looked at my bag closet.
It took me months to settle on a bag to transform — a vintage 32CM Vatche Natural HAC with GHW I purchased from Docride several years ago.
The difficult question was if I were to transform the HAC, what pattern/design would work well with its original style and coloration? I wanted the new design to be in complete harmony with the original — as if the painting of the bag was the reason for the bag’s being.
The design also had to seamlessly integrate with my style, personality and wardrobe. Tough challenge. But one idea kept popping in my head: Indian wedding hennas. I could not stop thinking about it. I knew it would work beautifully.
So in April I finally reached out to the artist and showed him pics of my bag and pitched the idea of using an Indian Wedding Henna theme. He loved the idea and gave me a quote to do work.
The next day, my HAC was overnighted to NYC where the process began. I must say my heart was in my mouth. One small slip of the brush…. I did not dwell on that. I just knew the bag would come out spectacularly — and it did.
I have to say the artist was so easy to work with — responsive and enthusiastic about our project. He explained everything, the paints he uses, and why. He researched henna patterns. We went back and forth on a few sketches and ideas.
Last September, Txoceangirl posted her reveal “From Jige to JiYAY!
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/from-jige-to-jiyay.995351/
I was entranced by the transformation of her Jige. The concept and workmanship on her bag was one of the most exquisite things I had ever seen.
I researched the artist, started following him on Instagram and seriously looked at my bag closet.
It took me months to settle on a bag to transform — a vintage 32CM Vatche Natural HAC with GHW I purchased from Docride several years ago.
The difficult question was if I were to transform the HAC, what pattern/design would work well with its original style and coloration? I wanted the new design to be in complete harmony with the original — as if the painting of the bag was the reason for the bag’s being.
The design also had to seamlessly integrate with my style, personality and wardrobe. Tough challenge. But one idea kept popping in my head: Indian wedding hennas. I could not stop thinking about it. I knew it would work beautifully.
So in April I finally reached out to the artist and showed him pics of my bag and pitched the idea of using an Indian Wedding Henna theme. He loved the idea and gave me a quote to do work.
The next day, my HAC was overnighted to NYC where the process began. I must say my heart was in my mouth. One small slip of the brush…. I did not dwell on that. I just knew the bag would come out spectacularly — and it did.
I have to say the artist was so easy to work with — responsive and enthusiastic about our project. He explained everything, the paints he uses, and why. He researched henna patterns. We went back and forth on a few sketches and ideas.
