Posted in Inspiration - 11th Aug, 08 at 7:23 am - 17 Comments
Gorgeous Guitar Art and Decoration
Some guitars are beautiful pieces of art just on their own. The design, craftsmanship and intricate details of some guitars often leaves grown men breathless. However, it is not for the wood crafted intricacy that I have written this post, rather it is to highlight how some artists have turned ordinary guitars into canvases for their own art and design.
What I have collected here for your inspiration are some of the best Painted and Decorated guitars that I found which have turned the humble instrument into a true work of art.
The collection ranges from hand drawn creatures to carved wonders all the way to intricate mosaics.
If you know of any great guitar artworks that are on par with those below, leave a comment and I will add them to the list.

Edit: Updated to include the above Shep Fairey strat. Thanks Sam.
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Very, very cool. I love guitar art. There have been so many great guitar designs over the years, as well as the actual art applied to the guitars. There is an awesome guitar artist in Southern California, Robert Jew, that does very nice guitar customization with leather: http://www.robertjew.com/
It's awesome creations.
Some super-cool designs here! Very inspirational.
Check the clockwork stratocaster
http://steampunkworkshop.com/steampunk-strat.shtml
You may also take a look at that gorgeous custom guitar - http://acidmartin.wemakesites.net/Images/Guitars/index.html?galleryId=AurelliaCustom
As a guitarist I'd be scared to play on these!
Check out H.R. Giger's artwork he did for Ibanez guitars. http://www.hrgiger.com/ibanez.htm
Those are really nice!
The ninja turtles one is absolute love <3 great features!
That is the most...beautiful...drawing in.....my life.........i think you are very passionate about it and.......... i just pooped in my pants i was so happy.
Heya!! Ya'll, whoever did that work of art, ya'll should be very proud of yaself. Ya know, mi sissy ca draw just like dat. Eggsept she does it on paper. YA'LL
Man, I'm looking to decorate an old starter Telecaster knockoff. Not to actually play, just to make it less of an eyesore. Great post!
http://tirrie.deviantart.com/art/Ribbon-Guitar-21207049
http://sweetunnecessary.deviantart.com/art/WWII-Photo-Collaged-Guitar-20561265
http://thepistols.deviantart.com/art/Guitar-in-a-Hotel-Corner-41595882
That's really cool!
These are way better then a lot of the talentless crap that appears in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame.
You missed the Shep Fairey strat
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i279/urbanretro/urbanretro2/obey-guitar-2.jpg
Check out carver doug. http://www.carverdoug.com/Guitar.html
He does some amazing work, and he's a nice guy willing to help an aspiring luthier.





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