Layla Custom Leather Knife Sheath
Marcelino Jauregui is a genius. And then he started making knives. Hand made custom carbon steel knives. I had to do a custom leather sheath for one. So I told Marce to send me a sexy knife so that I could work my magic and he sent me the most beautiful knife I'd ever seen him produce! I →
Sin Boldly Purse
The Sin Boldly Purse was the very first purse I created. It was a small hand purse with a skeleton angel and a banner that says "Sin Boldly".
Muertos Leather Painting
The Muertos Leather Painting was the first fine art leather piece I created. It features the St. Muertos skeleton with two skeleton mermaids. I'd tell you what it's all about, but I think that would ruin the experience. It was hand tooled and hand dyed and painted from my original design.
Maegan Machine Leather Photo Shoot with Destroy Inc
There's no question that Maegan Machine is one bad mamma-jamma. But captured through the wondrously vicious lens of photographer Destroy Inc, every drop of her kick-ass persona shows through in splendidly gritty detail! For this shoot I outfitted Maegan with the "Freedom or Death" Chaps, the "Lovers" Bracers, "Skeleton Cowboy" Pasties and the Evil Dave's "Freedom or Death" Motorcycle →
“Canik” Guitar Strap
The "Canik" guitar strap was commissioned as a Christmas gift in 2008. It features tooled and painted skull and crossbones with stars arching above. Between them is the guitarist's name, "Canik", in a bold western font. "VM" and a scorpion silhouette are tooled into the back, which was the signature carving I was using at the time. →
“Sarah Blackwood” Guitar Strap
I first talked to Sarah Blackwood, aka Sarah Sin of the Canadian psychobilly band The Creepshow, about creating a custom leather guitar strap for her at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood back in 2007. We talked about it at every show I saw her at after but, due to both of our inabilities to not lose the other's contact →
“Gibson” Guitar Strap
The "Gibson" guitar strap was commissioned as a birthday present for a client in Australia. More photos of the strap!
The Lady in Calavera Bracelet
The Lady in Calavera Bracelet Custom, Hand-Tooled and Painted Leather Winter 2009 The Lady in Calavera Bracelet is a completely hand-made, leather bracelet. From the initial design to the complete cutting, tooling and intricate paint job, I have made the entire bracelet from scratch. The leather is full-grain veg-tan leather. The frame of the bracelet is a distressed medium brown. The Lady is pictured →
Patriot Motorcycle Riding Mask
Patriot Motorcycle Riding Mask Custom, Hand-Tooled and Painted Leather Summer 2009 My Patriot Motorcycle Riding Mask. Custom Leather Art orders can be made by visiting the Commissions Page on my website or by emailing me at vm@elvaqueromuerto.com. From motorcycle riding masks to guitar straps to fine art pieces, I can create something truly spectacular for you. Don't forget to visit my Etsy →
Freedom or Death Motorcycle Riding Mask
Freedom or Death Motorcycle Riding Mask Custom, Hand-Tooled and Painted Leather Summer 2009 Custom Freedom or Death mask for Evil Dave. Shown modeled by Maegan Machine, photo by Destroy Inc. Custom Leather Art orders can be made by visiting the Commissions Page on my website or by emailing me at vm@elvaqueromuerto.com. From motorcycle riding masks to guitar straps to fine art pieces, →
Zombie Motorcycle Riding Mask
Zombie Motorcycle Riding Mask Custom, Hand-Tooled and Painted Leather Spring 2009 I created the "Zombie" motorcycle half mask as a commission for a gent in Colorado who wanted a mask in a "zombie style". I instantly got a flash of something resembling this in my head and told him I had the perfect thing. Thus was born the "Zombie" mask. I just hope →
Lowlife Motorcycle Riding Mask
Lowlife Motorcycle Riding Mask Custom, Hand-Colored Leather with Stitch Lettering Summer 2009 Ladies and Gentlemen, may I present to you the very lovely Miss Lucky Zombie modeling the "Lowlife" Mask. This mask was made for a rockin' kat in Illinois who is now riding the streets in style and rebel anonymity in this custom leather mask. The mask features the word "Lowlife" stitched into the →
Motorcycle Riding Masks
I create all of my Motorcycle Riding Masks by hand from start to finish. I begin by conferring with my client in much of the same way as one works with a tattoo artist on a custom piece. We talk about the overall impression of the mask - the feel and message it will convey, then delve into the design →
Calavera Loca Motorcycle Riding Mask
Calavera Loca Motorcycle Riding Mask Custom, Hand-Tooled and Painted Leather Fall 2008 The Original Calavera Loca Mask created by El Vaquero Muerto for Dia de los Muertos 2008. Custom Leather Art orders can be made by visiting the Commissions Page on my website or by emailing me at vm@elvaqueromuerto.com. From motorcycle riding masks to guitar straps to fine art pieces, I can create →
Harley Calavera Motorcycle Riding Mask
Harley Calavera Motorcycle Riding Mask Custom, Hand-Tooled and Painted Leather Winter 2010 Commissioned for a brave US soldier in Afghanistan as a welcome home present from his wife, the Harley Calavera Motorcycle Riding Mask was a pleasure to create. The classic Calavera Loca Motorcycle Riding Mask design, this mask also featured molded cheeks, extended nose pad and brass nose-forming insert. It →
Calavera Bling Mask
Calavera Bling Mask Custom, Hand-Tooled and Painted Leather Fall 2009 Sleek, beautiful and sexilicous! The mask is nice too. Custom made for my platinum Dearest, the Calavera Bling Mask was the first to rock saphire and baby pink swvorski crystals under the eyes and on the tooth. This mask is the O.G. of Bling! Whether she's sippin' cocktails in the Bordello →