Many bagistas believe their favorite handbags are works of arts, but when it comes to Artist Handbags the description is pretty apt!

The hand-painted purses are the brainchild of Texan artists Joyce and Barbie J. "BJ" Moore. They'd been painters for years, but recently decided to apply their skills to fashion.

"This required quite a learning curve," explained BJ. "We spent a great deal of time testing out special paints that wouldn't crack on flexible, textured surfaces, picked up stacks of handbags to work with. After a great deal of research we've developed a blend of materials that allow us to create painted handbags that meet our artistic standards and have the durability to survive the rigors a purse normally endures on a daily basis."

Their artsy acessories feature zebras, fish, hula girls, abstract designs, and much more. The designs are painted with leather-specific paints and finished with a protective coating to last the distance. Joyce and BJ paint their designs on Columbian leather purses, which are large enough to carry a laptop computer and plenty of other essentials.

“Our hand-painted purses are fun, intended to make you smile," said Joyce. "Whichever one you choose, you'll end up with a conversation-starter purse that lets you take your art wherever you go, smiling all the way."

The girls have just launched their new website, ArtistHandbags.com. While online ordering isn't available yet, interested fashion fans can contact the artists through the site for more information and ordering details.

[Source: USPRwire]
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