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Who Am I... And What Have I Done?

It was June 2020, and I, as a visual artist, had decided to learn the bass guitar as the next part of my creative journey.

A few lessons later, my instructor (a generous benefactor and guitar luthier) decided to gift me my first instrument.

We decided on a Fender Precision-style bass. When asked what color I wanted, I cringed a little - these instruments were fine, but all I saw were the big, ugly, white pickguards. I decided right then and there that I would do SOMETHING with the ugly pickguard when I received the bass. Not knowing WHAT that would be, I chose a black bass (much to his chagrin).

Fast-forward a couple weeks later. The bass had arrived, and my benefactor did a thorough set-up and check of the instrument. But I wouldn't even pick up the instrument. Instead, I absconded with the pickguard to add some decoration. I decided on an acrylic paint-pour for a literal "splash" of color. After one very successful paint-pour, and a top coat of acrylic resin, the guitar was finally finished, and ready for playing.
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My bass with six-color pour with an acrylic resin top-coat:
  • Cyan Blue
  • Cerulean Blue
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Metallic Black Pearl
  • ​Metallic Silver
  • White
But that isn't the end of the story!

My instructor was so impressed, that he immediately asked me to paint a pickguard for his Telecaster... Then for his Les Paul-style guitar... then for his Gibson ES-335-style guitar (currently in process)!

​Then he suggested I go into business, as he was convinced that others might want to jazz up their guitars like this.

And here we are.
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As for me... I hail from the Midwest, but am now bordering on the Atlantic Coastal region. I call myself a "Jane of all trades" and a "waylaid creative soul". My resume and interest list reads like a comedy movie:
  • Techie-turned-creative-soul: Started life with an Information Technology degree with emphasis on data modeling and analysis...
  • Writer - I've written for both enjoyment, and for an income.
  • Business owner - I owned a part of a niche, small retail business.
  • ​Caving/Rappelling - I spent many years exploring the underground... and have rappelled some pretty cool stuff (Bridge Day, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, etc.)
  • Outdoors - I'm happiest outside. Preferably in weather over 50 degrees, and in the woods somewhere... OR on the beach!
  • Creativity - Arts, crafts, music... you name it.​
I enjoy my creative life and hope to share it with whomever I can!
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