Customizing fabric shoes is one of the most creative and rewarding ways to transform your kicks into wearable art. Whether you're personalizing a pair of canvas sneakers or bringing new life to old favorites, learning how to paint on fabric shoes opens up endless design possibilities. In this tutorial, artist Becca Dwyer walks you through everything you need to know.

“How do you get these opportunities?” I can’t tell you how many times I was asked this question while I was painting a utility box recently. Fellow artists and community members alike were all curious on how projects like this come to life! While I can answer this question, the answer for “how did I got permission to do this” will always vary…

As a mural artist, not only do we have to come up with a design, but we also have to figure out how to transfer that image onto a wall or sometimes a non-flat surface (like a utility box or guitar). There are many ways to do this, and there is no right or wrong answer. What you do will depend on several factors that this blog will cover. 

For artist Becca Dwyer, Munising isn’t just a location on a map. It’s a place of inspiration, a childhood home, and a reminder of the power of community. Though Dwyer now lives in California, her artistic journey is deeply entwined with the people and places of Alger County…