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There's something about this image that I really like. It's most likely the graphic quality of it. Structurally I think it has strength as well which I'm happy with. I believe the gesture of the pose and the shape the figure makes also feel good to me. It's images like this that keep me studying. There might have been a hand full of images before this that I didn't like but then when you least expect it you hit on something you've been thinking about and striving for. It's like being reborn into the excitement of learning and making new discoveries which is always a great place to be…

It's no surprise that I love Sharpie Markers. I'm always interested in what they've come out with recently to make my life as an artist easier and more fun. I was searching their website for new products and I came across their sketchpad. It's generally just like the one that I have on this site but the markers have a transparency to them which is awesome. It's just like drawing with the real thing…..I drew a quick image to show you what it does….

Click the image below to try it out for yourself

This was my Father's old guitar. It's a Hohner from the 70's. This was the first guitar that I did a test on to see whether Sharpie markers could work on top of the clear coat. They definitely work well but you have to use the Industrial strength Sharpie markers. The orange is a regular sharpie and is subject to coming off a little when polishing but the black is on there solid. The only thing that can remove the black at this point is paint thinner or Turpenoid natural. Turpenoid natural is a safer choice but it takes a little extra elbow grease to get it off….

I created this custom painted guitar for my friend Jenna using Sharpie markers. You might or might not be surprised how well Sharpies adhere to the body of a guitar. I drew right on top of the clear coat without making any modifications to the surface of the guitar. No sanding was needed here but the trick was to use the Industrial strength Sharpie. It's almost like using paint or stain…..The guitar is an Ibanez….