About the Design
Devotion – A Custom Design for Trae's Photography
I had the privilege of creating Devotion for Trae’s Photography — a brand rooted in authenticity and storytelling. Inspired by her core values, the design features her main brand color and was applied to custom shoes that reflect her commitment to genuine self-expression.
This piece was a creative challenge and a meaningful collaboration. My goal was to blend artistic design with a deeper message — one that honors both the brand’s mission and the personal journey behind it.
Materials Used
Paint: Acrylic
Surface: 9x12” heavyweight acid-free art paper
Tools: Flat paint brush, palette knives
Technique: I used a flat brush to establish the foundation, and a palette knife to build up texture and visual interest.
Every design tells a story.
Each piece begins as a hand-painted original, created with care and intention.
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A Creative Test
Devotion was a personal challenge — a chance to see if I could translate a brand’s vision into meaningful design. It pushed me to grow artistically and explore how art can reflect both identity and purpose.
Trae’s Brand Color Palette
Mixing colors by hand to reflect Trae’s Photography’s authentic palette in the final design.
Mock-up
Final Result
As you can see, the mock-up provides a faithful representation of the final product, showcasing the design’s colors and details clearly. While the handcrafted piece may have natural variations, the mock-up captures the essence and vision behind the design.
Exploring Possibilities
While I specialize in unique, hand-painted shoe designs, I’m excited to show how my artwork can also enhance other products. The examples here are conceptual mockups that demonstrate how my designs could be customized for items like business cards, tote bags, packaging, and stationery.
Conceptual: These mockups illustrate how my art might look on products such as business cards, journals, and office supplies. Though not yet produced, they showcase the potential to elevate your brand.
Whether tested or conceptual, I’m eager to collaborate and create custom designs that bring your vision to life.
Candles
Journals
Phone Cases
Mouse Pads
Product Review
🎥 We’re excited to share a heartfelt testimonial from a valued client about Devotion — a special trial design that challenged and inspired us. This review highlights the craftsmanship and authenticity behind every hand-made piece at Velvet Rose Studios.
Interested in a custom design?
I’d love to hear from you! Please email me at kaylarose@velvetrosestudios.com with a brief description of your project, any ideas or inspirations you have, and the products you’re interested in (like shoes, bags, or tumblers).
Custom design services start at $400. Final pricing varies based on the project scope and products.
Once I review your email, we’ll schedule a call to discuss your vision and how I can help bring it to life.
Feel free to include any questions you have — I’m excited to collaborate with you!
Every custom design starts here — with fresh canvases, carefully chosen paints, and colors mixed just for you.