Drip Zilla · Hand-painted custom art
Custom artwork crafted across canvas, fashion, sneakers, walls and spaces. Painted by hand, built around your idea.
Custom pieces from R1,500 · Murals & large walls by quote
The studio
Drip Zilla is the studio of Dripziler, a painter who works on whatever surface the idea needs: a pair of Air Force 1s, the leg of your favourite jeans, a stretched canvas, or the front gate of a whole neighbourhood.
Artwork of the month
Black leather, an electric-blue fade and lightning that runs from the toe box to the heel.
Storm Runner asks what a thunderstorm looks like when it is moving. The strikes branch differently on every panel, so no two sides of the shoe match, and the blue sits deep in the black so the white lines read like light breaking through cloud.
[STORY BEHIND THE PIECE: add the moment or person that inspired it, and how long it took.]
Services
Small enough to wear, big enough to walk past. Pick a starting point and we will shape the details together.
Original artwork and commissioned paintings, sized for your wall and your story.
From R1,500
Hand-painted, personalised sneaker artwork on your pair or a new one sourced for you.
From R1,500 · R3,500 with pair
Custom artwork on jackets, jeans, shirts and selected apparel, from names to full characters.
From R1,500 · R3,500 with garment
Creative wall artwork for homes, schools, businesses and public or private spaces.
Custom quote
Custom creative painting for suitable architectural surfaces, from facades to boundary walls.
Custom quote
Artistic customisation and creative finishes for gates, doors, panels and features.
Custom quote
Unique artwork built around your idea, whatever the object and whatever the occasion.
Quote on request
Custom work & pricing
Every piece is different, so these are honest starting prices, not fixed totals. Your final price is confirmed in writing before you pay anything.
Option 1 · You supply the item
From R1,500
Bring your own sneakers, jacket, clothing, canvas or another suitable item and it gets painted to your brief.
Option 2 · Artist supplies the item
From R3,500
The item or material is sourced for you and returned fully painted. One brief, one price, nothing to hunt for.
Large-scale & bespoke
Custom Quote
For murals, walls, buildings, gates, business premises, large installations and bespoke commissions.
Final price depends on complexity, size, design, materials, time, surface and level of detail.
Collection
New pieces in this category are being photographed.
Want one made for you in the meantime?
Sneakers, a jacket, a wall, a gate. Tell us what you are picturing and get a clear quote back.
How it works
Send your concept, references, item and size through the form or WhatsApp.
Style, colours, materials, size and requirements are discussed and agreed.
You receive a project-specific quotation with the scope and timeline.
You approve the design and pay the required deposit to book your slot.
The artwork is painted by hand, with progress shared along the way.
The finished piece is reviewed with you and prepared for collection or delivery.
Start your custom project
The more detail you share, the more accurate your quote. Not sure about something? Leave it blank and we'll work it out together.
About the artist
Dripziler is a Shayandima-based painter whose work moves between canvas, streetwear and full-scale walls without changing its voice.
[ARTIST ORIGIN STORY: where you grew up, the first thing you remember drawing or painting, and who or what pulled you toward art.]
[THE TURNING POINT: the first paid piece, the first pair of sneakers someone asked you to paint, or the moment you decided to take it seriously.]
[HOW YOUR STYLE DEVELOPED: graffiti lettering, drips, bold outlines and electric colour. Where those influences came from and the challenges you worked through to get here.]
[ARTISTIC PHILOSOPHY: one or two sentences on why you create and what your work represents.]
[FUTURE DIRECTION: the collections, walls, collaborations or spaces you want your art to reach next.]
Behind the canvas
How a pair of black Air Force 1s becomes a storm: surface prep, the blue fade, then strike lines built branch by branch.
Lightning only works when it feels unplanned, so the challenge is control that does not look controlled. The blue goes down first as a soft glow, then the white lines are drawn over it so the light appears to sit inside the leather.
[ADD YOUR PROCESS NOTES: preparation, paints used, how long a pair takes, and the step most people don't see.]
Bubble letters, drips and floating spheres on a sliding gate in Vhuawelo, turning a plain entrance into a greeting.
Lettering at this scale is a different discipline from a sneaker panel. Each letter has to read from across the street and still reward someone standing right next to it, which is where the highlights, pink shadows and individual drips come in.
[ADD PROJECT DETAILS: who commissioned it, how long it took, the weather you painted through, and how the community reacted.]
Why denim takes paint differently from leather, and how vertical lettering is planned so it flows when the jeans are worn.
Fabric moves, folds and gets washed, so lettering on denim has to be planned around the seam and the way the leg hangs. Stacking letters vertically keeps the name readable whether the jeans are on a hanger or in motion.
[ADD YOUR NOTES: fabric paints you trust, washing instructions you give customers, and favourite requests so far.]
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Quick answers
The most common things people ask before commissioning. Pricing and timelines always depend on the specific project.
Custom artwork on an item you provide starts from R1,500. The full custom package, where the item is supplied for you, starts from R3,500. Murals, walls, buildings and gates are priced by custom quote. Your final price depends on size, complexity, materials, surface, detail and time.
Yes. Bring your own pair and pricing starts from R1,500. Clean, good-condition sneakers give the best result. Leather and canvas both work, and the material is checked before your quote is confirmed.
Yes: jackets, jeans, T-shirts and selected apparel. Some fabrics take paint better than others, so send a photo of the garment and its fabric label with your enquiry.
Yes. Interior walls, exterior walls, murals, gates and suitable building surfaces. Large projects are quoted individually after the site, size and surface condition have been assessed.
It depends on the project and the current queue. Your estimated timeline is included in your quote. If you have a deadline, such as a birthday or event, mention it in your enquiry. [ADD TYPICAL TURNAROUND, e.g. sneakers 1–3 weeks]
Absolutely. Share your sketch, references or idea, and the design is developed with you before painting begins. You can also commission a style from the collection.
Collection and delivery options are confirmed with your quote. Courier costs, where applicable, are quoted separately. [CONFIRM SHIPPING AREAS AND COURIER PARTNER]
Once you approve your quote, a deposit secures your booking and the balance is paid on completion. Payment details are shared with your quote. [CONFIRM DEPOSIT PERCENTAGE AND ACCEPTED PAYMENT METHODS]
Yes. Shopfronts, interiors, branded murals, gates and team merchandise. Choose "Business premises" in the enquiry form and include your location and any brand guidelines.
Fill in the custom project form or send a WhatsApp message with your idea, item or surface, approximate size and any deadline. You will get a project-specific quote back.
Contact
Questions, collaborations or a quick hello. Reach out however suits you.
Follow the creative journey
Fresh paint, every week.
Work in progress, finished pieces and the occasional time-lapse.