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Algonquin Teen Paints 'Sick Kicks'

Jacobs High School senior puts artistic touch on shoes.

Algonquin teenager and artist Rachel Weber can make just about anything her canvas.

Most recently the Jacobs High School senior began painting florals, cartoon characters and city landscapes on, of all things, shoes.

Weber's "Sick Kicks for Kids" offer a whimsical twist on the standard sneaker, catching the eyes of many shoppers on Saturday at a craft show at Main Beach in Crystal Lake.

The teen also created miniature paintings, set on tiny easels, which were a hit with shoppers wanting something small in their workspace or den.

"I bought the waterfall painting," said Sean Schipper, of Crystal Lake.

"I need something calming and tranquil," Schipper said, jokingly.

More information about about Weber's work will soon be available on her website: www.sickkickforkids.com.


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