A young woman with red hair, smiling, sitting on an old rusted skate ramp outdoors, holding a pair of sneakers with racing and flame designs.

About Us.

A white sneaker with a colorful cartoon character of a Russell from Up in boy scout uniform. The sneaker is on a glass surface, alongside bottles of red acrylic paint and a painter's palette with various dabs of paint.
A white Nike Air sneaker featuring a printed portrait of a woman with blue hair, red lipstick who looks like Billie Eilish surrounded by bottles of acrylic leather paint in beige, mauve and blue on a reflective surface.
A pair of white slip-on shoes decorated with a painted portrait of Dwight with a mask, dressed in a suit and tie. The painting depicts the man's face with exaggerated features, giving a humorous or caricature effect.

Hi! I’m Nicole. The artist, paint-splattered perfectionist and creative brain behind Sugar Coat Art. Whether it’s wedding shoes, a band inspired jacket or a custom design you’ve dreamed up, my job is to bring that idea to life and create pieces that reflect your style, memories and ideas. Every design is created in collaboration with you and every item is painted by me from start to finish!

What started with one pair of painted shoes back in 2020 has grown into my creative studio producing custom shoes, jackets, clothing and accessories. From my little corner of Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, my hand painted designs now travel to customers and brands all over the world.

If you’d like to chat about a custom piece or start a design, you can reach me at nicole@sugarcoatart.com or fill in our enquiry form here.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes! If you have an item in mind that you'd like to customise, just be sure to let us know when describing your ideas and submitting your enquiry form that you'd like to supply your own! This means you'll only pay the artwork price.

  • We use specialist paint and mediums for every different type of material that we work on, meaning that we can Sugar Coat a wide range of surfaces. This includes leather, faux leather, canvas and fabric. If you have any queries about a certain material, don't hesitate to contact us and we’ll provide you with further information.

  • For customers looking to order five or more products, we may be able to offer a discounted price. Perhaps you're looking to buy multiple pairs of hand painted shoes for your wedding or you'd like to order bespoke pieces for your brand? Simply contact us - we’d love to work together!

  • Since we customise so many styles of shoes and clothing, all brands fit differently (especially when translating sizes into UK sizes.) We'd therefore recommend checking out the official size guide for each brand on their websites - you can also contact us and we can help you out!

  • Yes! No need to worry about any paint running and losing your design. We use high quality paints and mediums that are specific to the material of your product. All artwork is sealed to provide a final coat of protection.

    With our wearable artwork, all art can be subject to wear and tear. Just like a regular pair of shoes - over time you may notice small marks if not treated with care. We recommend taking some extra precaution with our hand painted products so check out our care page to find out more! We also send out a handy care card with all of our products for you to refer to.

  • Protectant sprays often contain strong substances that can impact the durability of our artwork so we do not recommend using them. All of our products are finished with high quality sealant so they'll be good to go without any extra product! Check out our care page to find out more. We also send out a handy care card with all of our products for you to refer to.

  • No washing machines, take care! You can still wash your hand painted products. We do recommend that you hand wash only using warm water and gentle soap. For clothing, use a non-abrasive sponge and lightly rub any stains. This should remove any dirt and light stains from shoes and clothing.

  • Yes, we offer international shipping!

    Due to new GPSR regulations, we are currently unable to ship to Northern Ireland. We hope to be back soon!

  • As the buyer, it is your responsibility to check prior ordering if import duties are due in your country and you are responsible for paying any import taxes and fees that may be charged upon arrival. Please be aware of your countries shipping fees before you purchase.

    Please note the US orders are now also subject to import tariffs (10% plus brokerage fees) which are not included in your shipping price and will need to be paid by the customer upon import.

  • Due to the hand painted nature of all of our products, we are unable to accept returns as each pair is made to order. We do ensure that you are completely happy with your product before shipping and send photographic proofs of your finished design. If there is anything you'd like us to add or change before we ship your product - just let us know!

    We are unable to accept returns or offer an exchange for sizing issues. Please ensure that your sizing is correct before placing your order.

  • If you require your product for a specific date, we may be able to get your order to you in time. Please contact us and we will try our best to do so! (Customers may be required to pay for express shipping.)