88th Company at Pitti Uomo: The Journey of Whisker Jack in Florence
Introduction Acouple of months ago, Andres contacted me with a simple proposal. He was planning to attend Pitti Uomo in Florence and asked if I would be interested in sending…
88th Company Sailor Cat Bag Outfit: M-51 Fishtail Parka & Vintage Ralph Lauren
Introduction I 'm happy to say I’ve always had this idea in my mind of creating a lookbook—a kind of picture book or inspiration guide—that people can use to get…
Tattoo Inspired Handmade Tote Bag | Custom Upcycled Heritage Canvas Design
A custom order is always an honor to me. It means someone trusted my hands, my eye, and my vision to bring their idea into the real world. Introduction A…
Sailor’s Tale: Painting Whisker Jack and Crafting the Tote Bag
Cats are fascinating creatures, and they’ve been part of my life — and the lives of sailors — throughout history. Introduction I ’ve always been drawn to submarines and the…
Coconut Carnage: A Tropical Tribute to the Consolidated PBY Catalina
Seaplanes always spark my imagination—they push me to paint new worlds from the waves up. Introduction T his time, the spotlight is on the legendary Consolidated PBY Catalina seaplane. Inspired…
From Flea Market to Artifact: Creating the Regia Marina Leather Sleeve – REMAKE©-
When summer comes, I think of Porco Rosso… and Italy, always. Introduction W hen I began thinking about the theme for my summer collection, the first thing that popped into…
Transforming a Classic: Customizing My Alpha Industries Bomber Jacket, Part 3
Nothing should remain exactly as it was made — customization is how something truly becomes yours. Introduction I 'm finally back! Still recovering from a small back injury—but it’s all…
Transforming a Classic: Customizing My Alpha Industries Bomber Jacket, Part 2
A well-designed skull art piece instantly becomes the boldest, coolest feature on anything it touches! Update A pologies for the delay on Part 2! Unfortunately, I injured my back and…
Transforming a Classic: Customizing My Alpha Industries Bomber Jacket, Part 1
I love starting with a classic canvas and reimagining it in my own world and style. What begins as a timeless piece transforms into wearable art—something everyone will want to…
Introducing The Coolest Bearded Fighter Pilot Portrait!
Refrain from ever being satisfied with your work. Never stop rehearsing your craft. Every painting is another step in an endless learning curve. Achievement comes from hard work, discipline, and…
Unveiling My New Exciting B17 Bomber Bag and Current Project
Airplanes are not tools for war. They are not for making money. Airplanes are beautiful dreams. Engineers turn dreams into reality. Hayao Miyazaki Drawing and painting airplanes are simply my…
Introducing My Newest Tote Bag and Exciting New Line
Hey Sailors, It has been quite some time, and for valid reasons! I have dedicated my time to revamping my entire website, aiming to make it more user-friendly and convenient…
Unveiling My New Exciting Native American Bag and Art to Wear Collection (part3)
Hey Sailors, Finally, the WW2 D-Day, Native American Chief Duffle Bag -REMAKE©- is online! Enjoy my work process photos! Here’s the final result of the WW2 D-Day, Native American Chief…
Unveiling My New Exciting Native American Bag and Art to Wear Collection (part2)
Hey Sailors, A lot has been going on, but it’s very EXCITING! So please bear with me here! Today, it will be a post full of photos about my Native…
Unveiling My New Exciting Native American Bag and Art to Wear Collection
Hey Sailors, I’m sorry for not posting last week, but here I am this week with the Native American intro video! I have been working hard on this video that…
Introducing My Newest Ideas and Exciting Additions to my 88th Co. Online Store
Hey Sailors, This week I will be talking about my newest ideas and exciting additions to the 88th Company Online store. Yes, it’s taking longer than expected, because I want…
Discover Cool Pieces From My Unique Vintage Caps Collection
Hey Sailors, I’m sorry for not posting last week. First I was sick and a close member of my family unfortunately passed. So, it was a bit rough on everyone.…
Discover My Latest Unique, Stylish, Cheap And Cool Thrift Finds!
Hey Sailors, This week is all about my latest thrift finds! I have taken a few pictures for you to enjoy. The thrift finds are unrelated; they are from different…
How Do I Convert My Original Logo Into a Vibrant New Variation For Each New Project.
Hey Sailors, As promised last week, I will discuss logo design and branding in this post. Since the beginning of 88th Company, I’ve always liked to have different logo variations…
Discover My Picture Diary: From l’Atelier to My Everyday Joyful Moments
Hey Sailors, Today, it’s a full Picture Diary blog post with short descriptions. I have been taking these pics over the past few weeks until this morning. Picture Diary:…
How I Started 88th Company Unique Pieces (Part 4)
Welcome back, Sailors! I’m back after a well-deserved vacation! I’m still feeling lazy and wish I had more time to relax. But even so, I kept having these cool ideas…
Two Weeks Off to Relax and Thrift Adventures Await (Part 2)
Hey Sailors, I’m still on vacation! I needed this break for a long time! Taking a break from social media made me feel SO DARN GOOD! This is why I…
Two Weeks Off to Relax and Thrift Adventures Await
Hey Sailors, This week I’m not posting much! I need a break! My new projects have been taking longer to finish than expected. And when you hit a wall, take…
How I Started 88th Company Unique Pieces (Part 3)
Welcome back, Sailors! This week I will finally show you and talk about the most important project for 88th Company. It was a turning point in my artistic career. As…
How I Started 88th Company Unique Pieces (Part 2)
Welcome back, Sailors! This week I will continue talking about 88th Company’s beginnings pieces. So, to improve my skills, I did a lot of experiments. Plus, in 2013 Youtube wasn’t…
How I Started 88th Company Unique Pieces (Part 1)
I was a web designer and loved making sites in college, but once I had to work for clients, I hated it! It was tedious, long, and boring! As an…
Where and how to buy stylish and vintage affordable military belts.
Ah, belts! The accessory that makes every outfit look complete! Ever since I started thrifting, I can’t stop collecting belts! I especially love vintage military belts. I had the chance…
Step Into a World of Creativity at My Vibrant Art Atelier
Welcome into my world and to my art Atelier! Hey Sailors, I created this blog because I miss the old days when things were a bit slower and when people…