Hand Painted Famous Guitar Portraits
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Stevie Ray Vaughan "First Wife"
The late Stevie Ray Vaughan called this guitar his "first wife". He acquired the 1963 Stratocaster in 1974 at a music store for a trade. Stevie played the guitar the most in his travels and it was repaired often.
Slash's "Jessica"
This painting is of "Jessica". One of the 88 standards that Slash owns. The guitar was one of his main guitars he played on the road for many years. And as you can see it bares the scars of quite a life. It was also one of my personal favorites to paint. And probably one of the most accurate as far as the wear that it shows. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Jimi Hendrix
This painting of Jimi's 1965 Stratocaster is first guitar Jimi ever set ablaze on stage. And although Jimi may not have known it at the time. This legendary stunt would forever be remembered. The guitar was rediscovered and sold in a London auction years back and sold for $600,000.
Van Halen's "Frankinstrat"
Arguably one of the most recognizable guitars ever played, Eddie's Frankenstrat went through many phases to reach what you see now. And if you read the history of this unique guitar, Eddie painted it several times. To achive the painting you see here. I had to paint every layer that he did because he never really stripped it each time he repainted the guitar. So, the only way to get the true effect of being able to see all the layers of each paint job was to paint each one on top of the last just like he did.
James Hetfield
This knock off flying V has plenty of history. Hatfield speaks about it in his book explaining the impact it had on him and his career. For me this guitar represents the Metallica I grew up with. I don't think there was a kid alive back then that didn't have at least one of there t-shirts. This painting is also available in a PG version.
Bruce Springsteen
Referred to by Springsteen as the "boss", this esquire he paid a $185.00 for, has been said to be the most valuable guitar there is. Springsteen played this guitar for 50 years and still plays it every once in a while special occasions.
Waylon Jennings
Waylon played several of these 1950's telecasters and one that was his favorite. He was known for taking good care of them rapping them in leather to protect them. I could recognize Waylon's iconic sound and style of playing almost instantly. He was a pioneer and paved the way for many artist to follow.
Angus Young's Gibson SG
One of the most iconic Gibson models made. The SG is the guitar of choice for Angus Young of AC/DC, and he still plays the SG to this day.
This painting is available in several different options, which include a actual size 24x48 limited number run hand signed, museum quality varnish sealed, cotton rag matte.
A smaller size of 12x24 is also available in the cotton rag matte. This print is not numbered, signed, or varnished.
Both sizes of 24x48 & 12x24 are also available in custom canvas print. Gallery/Museum wrap of 1 1/4" stretched frame with finished edge.
Ted Nugent's Byrdland Coming Soon
Ted Nugent's Byrdland is the painting I am currently working on. Just like Slash's 'Jessica,' obtaining high-quality images has been a challenge. I dedicate time to researching these instruments for accurate depiction in my artwork. Stay patient, the finished piece will soon be on it's way.