GianniDenim, hand-painted denim

Taking commissions and live bookings

Portraits, painted by hand on denim.

Realistic portraits of the people you love, painted brushstroke by brushstroke on a denim jacket. Private commissions shipped worldwide, and live painting at your event.

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Hand-painted black and white portrait on the back of a black denim jacket
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Akylas smiling and holding up his hand-painted portrait jacket on stage
Eurovision

Chosen as the official fan club gift for Akylas.

The Eurovision fan club commissioned a portrait jacket for Akylas, and it was presented to him on stage. Every piece gets the same hours of work, whether it's made for a stage or for a private collection.

Selected work

Painted freehand. No prints.

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Akylas holding his hand-painted portrait jacket on stage
AkylasEurovision fan club gift
Light denim jacket hand-painted with Michelangelo's David blowing a red bubblegum bubble
David, bubblegumLight-wash denim
Gianni painting the teeth of a smiling portrait on black denim
Work in progressBrush and textile paint
Hand-painted portrait of a praying man on black denim
In prayerBlack denim
The portrait jacket presented to Akylas in front of an audience
On stageINFE Greece event
Hand-painted back panel on a worn denim jacket
Back panelWorn by the client

Your portrait could be next.

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Two ways to work together

A portrait for you, or a show for your guests.

CommissionWorldwide

A private portrait

Your person, your pet or your own face, painted from a photograph on the back of a denim jacket. Progress photos along the way, ready in 3–4 weeks.

from €290Jacket included
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Live paintingEvents

Painted live, in front of your guests

A portrait painted over the evening at your bar night, private party, wedding or brand launch. The finished jacket stays with the host.

from €500Per event
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Live painting, by night

Your guests watch a face appear.

I've painted live in bars at night: the music plays, the brush moves, and by the end of the evening there's a finished portrait on a denim jacket. I bring everything, from easel to lights to paint.

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2–4 hon site
1portrait finished live
€500starting price
2×2 mspace needed
Gianni painting live at a bar at night
How a commission works

From your photo to your door in 3–4 weeks.

  1. Your photo

    Send the enquiry and a clear photo of the person or pet.

  2. Your quote

    I reply within 48 hours with size, placement and final price.

  3. The deposit

    A 50% deposit by secure Stripe link reserves your place.

  4. The painting

    Progress photos as the portrait takes shape.

  5. Delivery

    Pay the balance and it ships tracked, worldwide.

Gianni in denim overalls holding a brush, with paintings behind him
The story

“I grew up watching my mother paint portraits. During lockdown I picked up a brush myself.”

My mother is a portrait painter in Greece, so faces were always around me. In 2020 I bought textile paints and a second-hand denim jacket from a flea market and tried a portrait on it. No lessons, just hours of practice.

Today I paint for clients all over the world, and every piece is still painted by me, by hand.

Questions

Good to know.

Will the paint wash out?

No. I use professional textile paint, heat-set after painting. Wash inside out, cold, on a gentle cycle and let it air dry. Don't iron over the painting.

What kind of photo do you need?

A sharp, well-lit photo where the face is clearly visible, ideally in daylight. Send a few if you're unsure, and I'll tell you which will paint best.

Can I send my own jacket?

Yes. Send it to me and I'll paint it, and the price drops by the cost of the jacket. Dark or mid-wash denim works best.

What does live painting need from the venue?

About 2×2 metres near a power socket, ideally where guests can walk past and watch. I bring the easel, lights and paints. Travel outside Athens is quoted separately.

How far ahead should I book?

Two to four weeks ahead is ideal for live painting. For a sooner date, send the enquiry anyway and I'll tell you if it's possible.

Can I return a custom portrait?

Each portrait is made for you alone, so commissions can't be returned. You approve the photo and placement before I begin. If anything arrives damaged, I'll make it right.

Enquire

Let's paint something.

I reply personally within 48 hours. Nothing is charged until you approve the quote.

For commissions, email your photo to info@giannidenim.com or message @giannidenim on Instagram.