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.
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:
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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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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.
