Questions about doing guitar graphics (paint and whatnot)

[Biu]

I want to do a guitar with original artwork on it in the future. I have a good friend who is ridiculously good at drawing, but she only works with pencils, no colors/ink. How would I go about doing this? What do I use to paint the body for a drawing-friendly surface? Is it just clear coat on top of that? I'm a painter, so I plan on doing some groovy graphics to go along with it.

Thank you!

 

[kmcguitars]

Re: Questions about doing guitar graphics (paint and whatnot)

Have you thought about scanning the pencil artwork,And then print it
out on decal paper?

 

[Biu]

Re: Questions about doing guitar graphics (paint and whatnot)

Have you thought about scanning the pencil artwork,And then print it
out on decal paper?

Hmm, haven't considered that. Does it require a laser printer?

 

[kmcguitars]

Re: Questions about doing guitar graphics (paint and whatnot)

Hmm, haven't considered that. Does it require a laser printer?

A ink jet will work fine. Let the image dry overnight. The next day spray
some clear acrylic on it, Or I should say MIST IT ON !! better 3 light coats
Than One heavy Cuz' the ink will run. Let it dry again. Than apply the next
day. You can get decal paper at any good arts& crafts store or ebay. If
I remember correct your pretty good with Adobe photoshop? So it should
be easy for you.