Justbeast's Blog

Hendrix

2011-07-10T00:35:00.000-07:00

My take on a pair of customs by fellow customizer Dez

Coming Soon...

2010-10-24T21:15:00.000-07:00

Man On The Moon X Nike SB

2010-09-13T18:41:00.000-07:00

Kid Cudi... enough said!

Justbeast has won another contest :O

2010-09-03T08:07:00.000-07:00

From one of the Judges:

"These shoes are virtually flawless. They could easily be marketed as licensed Marvel products. While the spiderweb pattern is not the most complicated looking design, it has very clean lines and the detail in the black and while comic strip parts of the shoe make it very visually pleasing. I also love how the spider web part of the shoe has a shaded red background. Te shading adds to the amazing detail of the overall composition. I love how even the laces are perfectly colored for the rest of the shoe. In general these shoes are of very high professional quality and i am honored to have them even entered in a contest i held."

Thank you Lord for blessing me with this talent! I wont let it go to waste!

It's a party on your feet!

2010-08-26T22:09:00.000-07:00

A friend supplied me with a pair of vans and told me to go crazy, the only requirements were: a robot with headphones, a cassette tape, a penguin with a bowtie, lots of bright colors, and randomness! I think I did a pretty good job of delivering those elements if I may say so myself! Enjoy! And of course me being the crazy guy I am, the robot, casette player, and the "just beast" on the back panel all glow in the dark! :O

PROJECT: 48

2010-08-20T17:57:00.000-07:00

My 48th official custom

KittyKat Chucks

2010-08-02T10:34:00.000-07:00

I made these for my amazing girlfriend Kat! So i decided to make cats the theme :). I love you Kat!!!! Yeeeeeeeee

Beware of The Kraken!!!

2010-08-02T10:21:00.000-07:00

Randomness at its finest :)

Pins and glue thats what I do!

2010-07-28T10:10:00.000-07:00

So at this stage I'm sticking the fabric panels onto the shoe with sewing pins (which are actually kinda scary lol). Which the pieces being held together with pins I was able to use E-6000 adhesive (see! It even sounds dangerous!!!) to glue certain parts of the fabric together (I had to wear a respirator) cuz i didn't wanna die from the fumes! I 'm still hoping my hair doesn't fall out from it lol!)

Bleach + Denim= fun! :D

2010-07-28T10:02:00.000-07:00

I took all the pieces outside and attacked them with bleach! Ten minutes in 90 degree weather is no joke lol! But I'm pleased with the outcome, next time I use bleach I think I'll be a little more subtle though.

More progress

2010-07-28T09:46:00.000-07:00

I finished making stencils and cut out all the pieces, and began to fray them for a distressed look then I laid them out together.

My latest project: Denim Dunks

2010-07-26T15:54:00.000-07:00

After what seemed like hours of staring at an ugly shoe, I decided to FINALLY try my hand at customizing a pair of shoes with fabric and without relying on my painting skills. I have been meaning to do this for the longest time, but I was putting it off because I was afraid of failure. I finally gave in and decided that my fear of doing this project was the perfect reason to do it! You learn more when you're uncomfortable, and what better way to learn than trial and error? So I'll keep you guys posted as I embark on this new endeavor.

Coming soon!

2010-07-24T12:26:00.000-07:00

What I've been up to!

BUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRR! Even in the summer!

2010-06-23T16:42:00.000-07:00

Whats everyones favorite summertime drink? Which Gucci Mane song gets most easily stuck in your head? LEMONADE!!!!! :D Kat's forehead makes a cameo appearance on this summertime classic!

Sunshine sunshine is fine :)

2010-06-09T14:59:00.000-07:00

Summmmeeeeeerrrrrrrrrr!!!!! That means more time for blogging, shoes, friends, love, and cargo shorts :D!!!

"...welcome to graduation...GOOD MORNING!"

2010-06-09T14:53:00.000-07:00

No more highschool ftw!!!

Paintorthread.com

2010-06-09T14:46:00.000-07:00

Shoe customizing website featured my Just'KAWS" customs :D!!! Now ch-ch-ch-ch-ch--ch-check it out!!!

MORE ZOMBIES = MORE OWNAGE!!!

2010-06-09T14:30:00.000-07:00

These were done for myself to satisfy my strange infatuation with zombies! I tried to keep it simple, i got the base shoe on my trip to England and finally put them to use!

Zombies>You

2010-06-09T13:24:00.000-07:00

Moreeeeeeee custommmmmmmmmmsssss!!! Zombies and brains for a good customer and great friend!

Robots!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-05-24T19:09:00.001-07:00

I love drawing robots!!!!!!!!

Roadkill Revenge

2010-05-11T16:40:00.000-07:00

Customs for a good friend depicting zombie animals, complete with blood splatters and various effects that give the shoes a "worn" look. These shoes literally have stab wounds, LITERALLY! Enjoy!

SPRIIIIIIIIIING BREEEEAAAK!!!

2010-04-04T13:24:00.000-07:00

... is almost over :( ... but It's been fun, a little more business than pleasure, but thats how it is when your trying to make it!

A JUST "KAWS"

2010-04-04T12:39:00.000-07:00

Finished these a couple days ago, my tribute to the street artist Kaws! These took FOREVER for the first shoe, and the second shoe took just around a week -_- !!! Enjoys my fellow space cadets!!! Peaaaaccceeeeeeee!!!

Triforce 1.5

2010-03-25T11:05:00.000-07:00

Done and shipped to England around a week ago! ...And yes I stuff shoes with grocery bags!

Twilight New Moon Customs

2010-03-25T10:46:00.000-07:00

Now I myself am not caught up in this Twilight frenzy, but these shoes were done for a customer who is! Jacob Black on the left shoe, werewolf on the right, pawprints on the side, scratchmarks on the back, swag everywhere!

Japanese Candy XD

2010-03-25T10:43:00.000-07:00

I don't know what it is or where to get it but it's damn delicious!

Needs a Hair Cut!

2010-03-15T19:27:00.001-07:00

I'm gifted... Merry Christmas!!!

2010-03-15T18:14:00.000-07:00

Random items I received today, pic of the sunset in my hood, mom made chicken, pixelated skull wallet, and tuxedo shades from Knockaround!!!

How did I forget to post these B4?

2010-03-14T11:39:00.000-07:00

Tuxedo Slip-ons... CLASSY!!! XD

I aint gotta say it.... IM KINDA LIKE A BIG KID!!! - Cudeeerrrrrrrrrr

2010-03-14T11:20:00.000-07:00

Triforce 1.5 (preview)2

2010-03-01T16:51:00.000-08:00

I"ll hit you guys up with finished pics soon!

Triforce 1.5 (preview)

2010-02-20T11:45:00.000-08:00

Ladies and gentlemen I have been commissioned to re-create my Triforce 1 customs (featured on Fandomania.com's "top 20 Nintendo themed shoes"http://fandomania.com/fandomestic-20-classic-nintendo-inspired-shoes/) Now I've just started... but you know their gonna be amazing! Above are the original Triforce 1's, the shoes before I started painting, and my progress so far on the Triforce 1.5's.

VOTE OR DIE!

2010-01-15T07:51:00.000-08:00

Ladies and gentlemen I will be entering another custom contest! This contest will be at www.Paintorthread.com !!! I encourage all of you to vote for me by sending an e-mail here: contact@paintorthread.com . I will be entering my 31(Swarm of Birds) customs (shown below), I will keep you guys updated if anything changes. Thank you for your support!

31 (Swarming Birds)

2010-01-01T13:29:00.000-08:00

My 31st recorded custom! I went for something simple and I threw the swarming birds cuz thats all I see driving down 441 here in Florida (cuz they come down here for winter and cover our powerlines). Enjoy!

Happy New Year

2010-01-01T13:19:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hello everyone, I figure I should start the new year off right by continuing my blog of amazingness! My internet is broken so I'm typing this from another computer. I'll be sure to update soon.

Defending the Title

2009-09-06T06:50:00.000-07:00

Well guys there's another custom shoe contest coming up at Customsnkr.com and as you guys should know I've won the contest and have been crowned the "Customsnkr Custom King" and have maintained my title from January- present! Of course I'll enter my "Amazing Spiderdunks" and whatever random amazingness I can come up with before the October 1st. deadline... AND YOU KNOW i WONT DISSAPOINT!!!!!!!!!!!

My Fashion Sense is Tingling!!!!

2009-08-31T14:41:00.000-07:00

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you "The Amazing Spider-dunks", based on "The Amazing Spiderman" comic series. These shoes feature comic book sidepanels and a gloss on matte spiderweb effect on the swoosh and lace area. The last pic is the base shoe (what I started with).

Guess who's back...

2009-08-26T10:48:00.001-07:00

Just telling you guys I'm back and I'll be sure to make some new updates over the next week. I just started school so things have been a bit busy. Hasta luego kids!

In a mansion, somewhere in WESCANSIN!!!

2009-08-08T15:40:00.000-07:00

From Monday to Sunday I'll be in Oshkosh, Wesconsin. So get off your computers and go outside damnit!!!

Custom Air Assaults

2009-08-08T15:35:00.000-07:00

Pink and black nike air assaults. Used to be all white until they got BEASTED!!! Lace locks and shoe laces from Fully Laced

What can I say? I'm Just... Beast!!!

2009-08-03T14:30:00.000-07:00

The third ever "I heart JB" shirt, made for the maker of my website: "Justbeast.webs.com" and close friend Laurie.

Teal tigerstripes, my face in the heart made of stone, and the "I" has the Fred Flinstone swag lol!!!

All hand painted in about an hour. Be amazed!

Broken Glass

2009-07-28T08:53:00.000-07:00

A canvas peice! I haven't painted on canvas or paper in 4ever!

You can tell Ferris Beuler I'm Coolerrrrrrr!!!

2009-07-28T08:42:00.000-07:00

Black shirt, black vest, white tie, CLASSY!!! LOL

SUPER OFFICIAL!!!

2009-07-27T10:56:00.000-07:00

I gots business cards SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

... and my camera still sucks!

TARZAN!!!

2009-07-27T10:05:00.000-07:00

Shout out to Tashawn a.k.a. Tarzan a.k.a. Negro Grande, who I've known since 2nd grade! He's tall, he's black, what more can I say. He's the Robin to my Batman ( why do I get to be Batman you ask? Because I'm the one witha blog!)!!! PEACE OUT SPACE CADETS!!!

Tiger Tiger Tiger Bag!!!

2009-07-27T10:03:00.000-07:00

Shout out to Simon in Denmark for comissioning this bag from me!

Hey Ma, I'm Famous

2009-07-23T14:52:00.000-07:00

My twighlight Princess Air Force ones were featured in a column about the top twenty Nintendo themed custom shoes!

Can you say EGO BOOST!!!!

Here's the article: http://fandomania.com/fandomestic-20-classic-nintendo-inspired-shoes/

Satisfied Customers

2009-07-09T16:56:00.001-07:00

All my customers are satisfied customers!

Operation Chimera

2009-07-09T07:55:00.000-07:00

These were my latest experiment on my experimental dunks, I dyed the swoosh that purple-ish color (which was supposed to be dark red), I added denim to the toebox, I stuffed the tongues, I painted the tag and back tab, I used a wood burning pen and made the croc print around the toebox (yes I did that myself, it's a real texture not an illusion), and I painted the area around the toebox black. The laces dont match anything but hey they cost me like 6 bucks and I like how they look anyway. I sometimes get urges to buy SB laces in the most random colors as you see...

Fun Fact

2009-07-09T06:43:00.000-07:00

You know that song by Akon "Beautiful"? He wrote that about my shoes...

LMAO!!!!

Vacation

2009-07-09T06:16:00.000-07:00

I'll be in sunny sunny Orlando starting Saturday for a whole week! Sadly I may not have Internet access. I know what you guys are thinking "But Jason, if you go who will supply us with our daily dose of ridiculousness?" Now before you guys get all Sean Kingston suicidal on me I'd like you to think about this. I'm a real person with real needs, not some awesome robot that just shoots out awesomeness 24-7 (although it is rumoured that I emit waves of awesomeness over a 36 1/2 mile radius. People who wake up grumpy just don't live close enough to me!), so I guess I'm taking a week to recharge my awesomeness as well as share it with the good people at Orange Lake the best resort and timeshare in Florida! So it is expected that you'll miss me, maybe cry a little, but when I come back you'll have a new found appreciation for my awesomeness!!!

Words of Wisdom: Choices

2009-07-09T06:00:00.000-07:00

Many of my closest friends see me as an insightful, optimistic, intelligent person ( I know sounds pretty ridiculous doesn't it... I mean...I paint shoes!!?), and from time to time I get a sudden rush of genius and I bestow them with my words of wisdom, you kids are know a part of the lucky few that get to witness my genius!!! I present to you... WORDS OF WISDOM:Numero Uno!!! Today we'll be talking about choices. In life there are essentially two choices we have relating to where we want to be: Wait or Create!

You can sit on your ass or go make things happen, remember that the most talented people aren't the famous ones, it's those who actually seek opportunity instead of waiting for it! Always remember that life isn't against us... but it isn't working in our favor either, when something bad happens you can either blame the world or change the world!(Damn I'm good, maybe I should be a motivational speaker!)

Wolverine Slipons SON!!!!

2009-06-15T10:32:00.000-07:00

Made these for my friend Matt, just didn't remember to post them. MY CAMERA SUCKS AND I NEED A NEW ONE, IF YOU'D LIKE TO DONATE E-MAIL ME: Justbeast23@yahoo.com. Here ya go kids:

Phone Cases R Koolllll!!!!

2009-06-15T10:10:00.000-07:00

Two phonecases for all you cool kids, the black and white one glows in the dark and is for sale, only $10 plus shipping the dimensions are about 4 in. long, 2 1/4 in tall, and a little more than an inch wide. Perfect for smaller cell phones.

Website

2009-06-15T10:09:00.000-07:00

It's coming soon guys don't worry, but I'm still taking orders for whatever you want customized, just send an e-mail to: Justbeast23@yahoo.com

What's In A Name?

2009-06-01T16:28:00.000-07:00

People ask me why I call myself JustBeast. Well "JB" happens to be my initials, every customizer needs a cool name, and cuz that's what I want to hear when people see my work "Wow that's... just... BEAST!!!!!!!!!

"I'm gifted, Merry Christmas!!!" - Kanye West

The Climb

2009-06-01T16:04:00.000-07:00

Okay kids here's what this whole blog thing is about... this is my journey, to happiness, to my destiny, to the rest of my life, to the future, to recognition, to BEAST status. Ladies and gentlemen I am embarking on a lifelong journey to cement myself in history, for what I don't know but for something. I WILL make myself successful and then make a difference in the world, not just by painting shoes but by living, by not compromising my beliefs, by being myself. This world is a horrible and wonderful place, and I have taken it upon myself to make it a little bit better. My art is just a small part of that ( and that is probably the last time you will hear me refer to my art as a small part of ANYTHING). I will succeed in life, in whatever I want because I believe in myself, and I believe that GOD won't allow me to fail. As for customizing, I've never said I want to make it a profession, I just said that my future will include fashion and art, and customizing will be a large part of that. So many people end up in professions that don't satisfy them, because they dont believe enough in themselves, because someone told them they can't survive doing what they love, because someone told them no and they accepted it. I believe life is about people being happy and interacting. I WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN MY JOURNEY! "There's always going to be another mountain. I'm always gonna wanna make it move. Always gonna be an uphill battle, Sometimes I'm gonna have to lose, Ain't about how fast I get there, Ain't about what's waiting on the other side... It's the climb"... THAT IS MOST LIKELY THE LAST TIME I WILL QUOTE Mley Cyrus/Hannah Montanna/Whatever else her name is again LOL... REACH FOR THE STARS PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A Pretty Cool Cat

2009-05-31T09:20:00.001-07:00

The much sought after Channel Zero customs by Revive Customs (I DID NOT MAKE THESE HE DID) Check out Revive Custom's blog, some pretty neat-o stuff: http://www.revivecustoms.blogspot.com/

Some of my work

2009-05-31T08:23:00.000-07:00

Here you go kids some of my previous work

SHOUT OUTS... cuz I can

2009-05-30T18:31:00.000-07:00

Shout out to: Laurie (my crazy little website designer/secretary/manager/baby mamma/lawn ornament), Tashawn (Negro-Grande), Patti (worlds most generous person), Hugo (aka G-MASTERHUGO, HUGOTRON, Hurricane-Hugo, Juice), Laurie's Mom (best mom ever/the driver), and Me in the future (so I know that me in the past cares), and MATT AMATO for owning my first customer order on leather shoes, and for actually reading this!!!!!! I LIKE CAKE!!! Blogging is fun!!!! Bye!!!

Welcome

2009-05-30T16:41:00.000-07:00

Hola, I am Justbeast, a customizer and artist located in South Florida. On this blog you will find all my work as well as just random things I feel like posting. Check out my website: Justbeast.webs.com, and email me at Justbeast23@yahoo.com if you want some customs done. So get ready guys, we'll laugh together, cry together, maybe get married, have a couple kids, grow bitter towards each other, get a divorce, and then fall in love all over again... Cant wait!