Super Artists

Calli

Calli comes from a graphics and textile background of many years in South Africa. She is also a professional award-winning cake decorator, specialising in edible art, and hand painted cakes. Since 2020 Calli has been enjoying painting as a hobby.

“I was shown the Supershoes website through a friend, and I was immediately drawn into getting involved. As a mother and grandmother myself, painting these fun and funky shoes presented a heartwarming, perfect opportunity to bring some joy to a sick child through art. The Supershoes Team are amazing and so organised and professional! I'm honoured to be involved in some small way.”

Callie

Always been an arts and crafts girl and studied Visual Arts at university. Now focuses on body and face painting but still love to do all things crafty including painting, mixed media work and photograpy.

“The reason I signed up to be a Super Artist at Supershoes is to bring a little bit of sunshine to those who deserve it.”

Camilla

Full time worker in London, studied art up to A-Level, Camilla still paints in her spare time.

“Spending a weekend or two creating a unique pair of Supershoes for these wonderful children feels so worthwhile, and is a unique opportunity to spread some joy”

Cara

After many years as a nurse, I’m now an ordained minister in the United Reformed Church and working as a hospital chaplain. I live in the beautiful city of Oxford with my wife Carolyn and our three Bulgarian rescue dogs Frankie, Bramble and Tilly.

“I’ve been painting for Supershoes since 2017 and absolutely love being part of this small charity with a big heart. I wish I had more time to paint!”

Caroline

Caroline is an SEN teaching assistant. She also has a daughter who is autistic.

“I love being a Super Artist! It gives me such a warm feeling knowing that the shoes make every child who receives them so happy. I know first hand how special these shoes are to all the children and being a part of that is amazing. I feel so lucky to be a part of the team!”

Caroline

Carrie

Chantal

Chantelle

Chantelle lives with her husband, daughter and a house full of animals including, rats, tarantulas, guinea pigs, hamsters, giant snails and two miniature schnauzers, Digby and Dizzy Rascal. She works at a charity community farm, working with goats and sheep. Chantelle has always been into anything arty, such as cartoon drawing, painting scenery, customising model horses, making miniature bears, face painting and nail art.

“I wanted to use my spare time and creativity to do good and send some happy vibes to brave youngsters. It’s a pleasure being part of the Supershoes Team”

Charlotte

I'm a university student that enjoys doing art in my spare time.

“I decided to paint for supershoes as I thought I'd like to spend my spare time contributing to such a worthwhile cause and to possibly make someone's day a little brighter!”

Cheryl

Cheryl became a Super Artist to help bring a glimmer of happiness to children who are going through the toughest time in their young lives.

“I love painting anything girly but love creating custom designs for all children. I hope to paint many more pairs for very deserving young people.”

Chulika

I am an in-house solicitor working for a leading cancer charity in the UK. A mother to two boys, I enjoy all things creative such as experimenting with cake recipes, cake decorating, painting and mix media work during my spare time.

“I got to know about Supershoes through a friend of mine whose daughter benefited from a fantastic pair of shoes done by Supershoes. I am so glad to have the opportunity to contribute in a small way to put a smile on a child’s face. It is great to be part of a team that is behind an amazing concept such as Supershoes!””

Claire

A make-up artist and body painter who feels really proud to be one of volunteer artists.

“Each pair of shoes that I paint is a real privilege, I hope they bring a smile to a child and family during most difficult times”

Claire

A professional face painter who enjoys a variety of arts and crafts, with her favourites being charcoal and pastel drawing.

“Volunteering for Supershoes allows me to help put a smile on a child’s face. I like to paint bold designs, cartoon characters and superheroes, incorporating each child’s favourite things into a pair of unique shoes just for them.”

Claire

“I first heard about Supershoes through a friend who also volunteers here and after seeing the boost a personalised pair of Supershoes can give a poorly child I knew it was something I wanted to be involved in. It's an honour to be part of such a unique charity and being able to see the difference we make to these little lives is a truly special experience”

Claire

Claire is an administrator for a department store in Norwich. She has been fond of art forever, starting out by drawing and painting, and has recently started sculpting with air dry clay.

“I joined Super Shoes because I was a child of cancer myself. I survived an osteosarcoma in my right femur when I was 17. I feel that keeping a child's morale up in such a tough time is so very important. Half the battle is having a reason or goal to stay positive. I had so much help and support during that time myself, I feel this is a great way to give something back. To actually be able to bring a spot of light into a child's life is such an amazing thing. ”

Clare

I am a mother of three and also work in a Primary School as part of the Pastoral Team. I have an Art Degree and do some freelance work as an illustrator with several published books featuring my illustrations. I am new to the team in 2022 and love painting shoes for Supershoes.

“I hope that the young people I paint shoes for get some happiness from wearing them. They certainly deserve to feel special and cherished at a time in their lives that must be very difficult for them.”

Claudia

Over the last 10 years Claudia has worked in education with children ages 3 - 11 years, using her creative skills to create interesting wall displays and also her musical streak in the school orchestra and choir. For the last 2 years she was pastoral lead at a primary school helping children to cope with any issues they had, bereavement, parent separation, illness etc … & last year Claudia decided to become a driving instructor and is currently training young and old adults to overcome/cope with anxiety that driving can give.

“I absolutely love the idea that I can support children/young people who are poorly and painting shoes that are unique only to them. I am thrilled that supershoes are now able to support young adults by including them in Supershoes referrals too. What an honour!”

Connie

Super Artist and fundraiser, Connie is a huge video game and manga fan. She painted her first Supershoes aged 12.

“It upsets me that children are ill and every time I see a pair of Supershoes it makes me feel a little sad, but to know that child is given a little bit of hope and happiness makes me feel so happy.”

Connie

I’m almost 21 years old, am Disney/Cartoon mad, and have a big love for animals! I have an illness called M.E and can only work part-time, so Super-Shoe painting is the perfect thing to do on my days off.

“Knowing that a few days of my week goes towards putting a smile on a child’s face when they need it most makes me feel I’ve done something worthwhile! It’s so lovely to be a part of such a positive charity, that makes a change to so many families.”

Corin

Always a creative type Corin loves to draw, paint and sculpt. She currently runs a Face and Body art business and is a Mum of 2 from Glasgow. 

“These kids need something to smile about and I am honoured to be able to give them this unique gift”