A busy weekend of Handmade Leather Jewelry Orders

It's been a busy weekend! Here are the orders going out.  I'm so grateful for them all, thank you for all of your support! It means the world to me. xox

Abstract Art Patterns Used In My Handmade Jewelry Designs - Original Artworks

Here are some really cool hand painted abstract patterns on leather.  I'm really enjoying creating patterns and combining them with my hand cut geometric designs.  I'm going to be using these patterns to create really fun statement jewelry. The fun part of painting leather is that it makes each piece even more unique, like wearing an original painting.  Each pattern cannot be reproduced exactly, so each one is one of a kind.

For now, I've got to get ready for the holidays! It's going to be a crazy busy season. 

Boo and Boo Factory at Renegade Chicago

I will be have my goods sold at Renegade Chicago in Wicker Park on September 6th and 7th at the Brika booth number 76! I'll be at the booth along with many other amazing Brika artists.  Here's a sneak peek of just a few items you can see there.  I made them especially for the event and they aren't listed in my shop.

Come see me at Booth 76!

Here are some of the designs you can see at Renegade.

Me working on special one of a kind leather wallets featuring my original artwork.

Lots of wallets!

An action shot!

Handmade Leather Eye and Holographic Jewelry

Working on several wholesale orders at the moment as well as preparing for selling at the Brika booth at Renegade Chicago.  This is what my desk currently looks like.  Lots of handmade leather eye jewelry and holographic designs!

Handmade Leather Jewelry Off to Tokyo!

I just finished up an order of earrings which will be shipped to Tokyo.  I have a few other wholesale orders in the making.  In between, I will be adding more leather wallets and tassel key chains featuring my hand painted abstract designs. Stay tuned for new designs! xx

Spring Abstract Art Handmade Leather Jewelry in the Making

With this terrible cold here in Chicago I find myself wishing for warmer weather sooner than later.  I am in the process of creating new statement necklaces with colorful feathers, as well as bold colorful earrings and a new line of leather wrap bracelets.  Here is a look at what I'm working on!

Feather and Leather Holographic Statement Jewelry

I am so excited to use my new leather for my jewelry, especially this silver holographic leather!! The colors are so beautiful it is really hard to catch them all in the photo.  I used it to make a wild geometric feather and leather statement necklace and matching hologram handmade leather earrings featuring a triangle lattice and 3 layers of fringe. 

Colorful Frida Kahlo Mexican Style Jewelry

Below is my version of a Frida Kahlo inspired desert Southwest colorful leather cactus necklace. Here's the story behind it:

I spent the past 5 years in California working on getting my Masters before finally moving back to Chicago.  I'm not sure because of the weather change or the impending winter, I find myself missing it.  I made a lot of great friends, saw amazing sights and fell in love the the landscape. After taking several trips to Olivera Street and having many Mexican Los Angeles born friends, I wanted to create jewelry that reflects that part of my life.  I wanted to hand craft something that reminded me of the long road trips through the deserts of the Southwest, the landscapes and people.

This necklace also reflects my own Mexican American heritage.  People always asked me what my ethnicity was because I look like the agglomeration of so many.  In case you were wondering, I'm half Mexican and half Czechoslovakian.  Or Czech-Mex as my friends like to call it.

You can visit this necklace and more of my handmade creations here:
http://shop.booandboofactory.com/

Hand Painted Geometric Triangle Necklace

I am working on a few exciting wholesale orders at the moment.  This batch of hand cut triangle leather necklaces are like looking into a kaleidoscope of color.  I could not resist photographing all 10 necklaces together. My desk, hands, clothes and even my hair are covered in paint!

I really enjoy painting and love that I can incorporate it into my leather jewelry.  Since I've introduced my hand painted designs to my geometric jewelry, I have received positive feedback from other buyers and sellers and I couldn't be happier!  My signature geometric forms, mostly faceted with hard edges, combined with the hand painted element, which is softer and has no defined border or edge, creates a unique contrast.  Both elements, whilst opposite, work together in balance to create a three dimensional illusion that makes the jewelry really stand out.

Custom Order

These are some beauties I made for a custom order.  They are my favorite!  I love how they came out.  I will be making more similar ones soon.

In the studio....

This morning was very productive!  I thought I'd show you some works in progress so you can see the pieces made from beginning to end.  I was playing around with different methods of painting, color and texture.  These paintings will become statement necklaces.  I think that they're perfect for summer. The more color the better.