About the service
I am a decorative artist and specialize in hand-painting bodies of electric guitars, bass guitars, and similar instruments. If you want your instrument to look truly unique — not a factory sunburst and not a sticker, but a design created specifically for you — reach out, this is my specialty.
The work begins with discussing the idea: the style of your favorite band, a personal symbol, flames, cosmos and nebulae, skulls, floral motifs, abstract paint splashes, a portrait, or a completely original concept from scratch. Before paint touches the body, I send sketches and color options so we can approve the design together and avoid surprises. After approval, I remove old finish if needed or mask areas, prime the surface, and hand-apply each layer of paint — using acrylics and special automotive compounds, including metallics, pearl, and chameleon effects if you want a dimensional look.
I work carefully around routings, pickup cavities, and hardware mounting points so the body will fit back into the instrument without assembly issues. When the design is finished and fully dry, I apply several layers of durable varnish — glossy or matte, your choice — with wet sanding and polishing to mirror smoothness, which protects the artwork for years against concerts, hand sweat, and regular use.
What's included: concept sketches and color mockup, complete hand-painting of the body (front side, and back and edges if requested), multiple protective varnish layers with sanding and polishing, and photo updates at each stage so you can see how your guitar transforms. I can work with a body you send by mail, or if you're nearby, we can arrange a personal handoff.
Timeline depends on design complexity and varnish drying time: simple single-color painting is faster, while multi-layered photorealistic or chameleon-effect work takes longer because each layer must fully dry before the next stage. I'll give you realistic timeframes after we approve the design. My portfolio includes work with flame patterns, cosmic designs, tributes to favorite bands, and completely original illustrations — I'm happy to show examples in your preferred style before you place an order. Tell me the instrument type, body shape, and design idea — I'll prepare an estimate and timeline.
The work begins with discussing the idea: the style of your favorite band, a personal symbol, flames, cosmos and nebulae, skulls, floral motifs, abstract paint splashes, a portrait, or a completely original concept from scratch. Before paint touches the body, I send sketches and color options so we can approve the design together and avoid surprises. After approval, I remove old finish if needed or mask areas, prime the surface, and hand-apply each layer of paint — using acrylics and special automotive compounds, including metallics, pearl, and chameleon effects if you want a dimensional look.
I work carefully around routings, pickup cavities, and hardware mounting points so the body will fit back into the instrument without assembly issues. When the design is finished and fully dry, I apply several layers of durable varnish — glossy or matte, your choice — with wet sanding and polishing to mirror smoothness, which protects the artwork for years against concerts, hand sweat, and regular use.
What's included: concept sketches and color mockup, complete hand-painting of the body (front side, and back and edges if requested), multiple protective varnish layers with sanding and polishing, and photo updates at each stage so you can see how your guitar transforms. I can work with a body you send by mail, or if you're nearby, we can arrange a personal handoff.
Timeline depends on design complexity and varnish drying time: simple single-color painting is faster, while multi-layered photorealistic or chameleon-effect work takes longer because each layer must fully dry before the next stage. I'll give you realistic timeframes after we approve the design. My portfolio includes work with flame patterns, cosmic designs, tributes to favorite bands, and completely original illustrations — I'm happy to show examples in your preferred style before you place an order. Tell me the instrument type, body shape, and design idea — I'll prepare an estimate and timeline.
