The studio

Typical process

1 · Consultation

Consultation

Let’s chat about your needs and ideas, the instrument, and the creative direction — in person or virtually.

Illustrated concept study showing an artwork considered across a guitar body.

2 · Concept development

Concept development

Sasha creates a digital concept for the artwork, including up to two rounds of revisions.

3 · Surface preparation

Surface preparation

The guitar surface is professionally prepared for painting, at your preferred luthier or at Sasha’s studio.

Hands preparing the surface of a guitar body for painting.

4 · Hand painting

Hand painting

Sasha carefully hand-paints the approved artwork using professional-grade acrylic paints.

Timeline: 5–15 business days depending on complexity.

Sasha painting fine details by hand on a guitar body.

5 · Protective finish & reassembly

Protective finish & reassembly

The completed artwork is protected with a durable finish. Multiple options are available depending on budget and preferences. Once the finish has fully cured, the guitar is reassembled and returned to the owner.

A completed hand-painted guitar resting in its case after finishing.

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