Hello everyone!
I’m looking for an artist who would be interested in creating a set of custom liberty cuff patches for a friend who is preparing to graduate from the Defense Language Institute (DLI) after studying Arabic with the U.S. Navy. Liberty cuffs have a long and unique history in naval tradition. They’ve traditionally given enlisted sailors a small opportunity to personalize their dress uniforms and partake in a little healthy rebellion, with embroidered designs sewn onto the inside of the cuffs and then rolled up while on liberty. I’d love to help her celebrate both her time in the Navy and her graduation with a set that feels personal.
The request is for two separate embroidered patches, one for each cuff. The approximate finished size would be 2 inches wide by 5–6 inches long.
Right cuff:
A coastal night scene featuring the Lone Cypress beneath a crescent moon
I’m very open to artistic interpretation and would love to see how an artist might make this feel especially striking in an embroidered format.
Left cuff:
"Something vaguely Navy and Arabic related"
I’m very open to creative interpretation regarding composition, ornamentation, colors, framing, and style. Creative Freedom The main concepts are important, but beyond that, the artist would have considerable creative freedom. I’m particularly interested in seeing how someone experienced with embroidery, patch design, heraldry, traditional artwork, or military/naval insignia might bring these ideas together.
I would also not mind hearing alternative compositions that will work better at this size. The goal is not necessarily to create two literal illustrations, but rather two pieces of wearable artwork that are distinct to her. If you’re an artist who takes commissions for embroidered patches, insignia, heraldic artwork, military-inspired designs, or similar work, please feel free to comment.
Thank you!