Another painted guitar for the Guitars for Vets' Operation Art Strings program is complete. The title for this art is Beauty Will Out. And, naturally, there's a story behind the title.
Like the acoustic guitar and skateboard deck I painted on, I rendered the art digitally first to use as a guide. Unlike the acoustic guitar and skateboard deck, this painted guitar didn't come very close to the original digital rendering (below). This bothered me. So much so that I spent most of the time angry while painting on it. But I must remind myself not to be such a harsh taskmaster or put myself in perfection bondage. Digital art, with its transparent layering capabilities, can be a world away from hand painting with enamel paints that don't blend well. Some things may suffer in the translation. And that's OK. Just go with the flow. BECAUSE...
Original digital rendering
...once I applied the final coat of paint to this Beauty, I fell in love with her as did the people I showed her to. While this one felt like my one ugly duckling throughout the process, she grew into a beautiful swan that I thought, when all's said and done, showed a lot more character than the original digital art. Her beauty was hard won and hidden until the very end. Beauty will out.
When I painted my first guitar, Release the Kraken, for Operation Art Strings, it took 2 months to complete from primer to sealing (the skateboard deck took one-and-a-half months). Beauty Will Out took 3 weeks. Which means this little beastie is getting more comfortable with painting by hand. Will I continue to paint guitars for Operation Art Strings? Hmmmm. I've donated many challenging hours to the organization, as well as my talent, and was very happy to do so. But I must concentrate on the commissions as well. You know, the things that actually keep me fed.
Release the Kraken
About Operation Art Strings: Its mission: No Guitar Left Behind. Wounded guitars find new purpose to help wounded Veterans find new purpose. Operation Art Strings connects with talented artists around the country to transform used or broken guitars into works of art. These guitars that once had no purpose are now given new life. Some guitars become playable works of art and others become beautiful works to hang up in one’s home, but all play a role in aiding our nation’s heroes.
Upcoming Art Showcase
IN OTHER SKETCHIE NEWS...I dropped off my painted skateboard at Last Name Brewing in Upland CA for the 2-month group exhibition Skoolz Out which will feature over 20 artists and their skateboard deck art. Decks are for sale and proceeds will help purchase school supplies for underprivileged youth. Opening reception will be held on Friday, July 15th. Locals! Come join the fun. Even if you can't make the reception, my deck art will be hanging around Last Name for two months. Come and behold it. Or better yet, purchase it. It's for a good cause.
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