![]() ![]() ![]() Are they made to scale? And, how long does it take you from concept to completion? It’s what drives me and keeps the artwork fresh. PG: They are all challenging and I think that’s the part I love. GGM: What’s one of the most challenging pieces of guitar art you’ve created? I was also commissioned to create one for Tim McGraw. He has great people around him that are a pleasure to work with. But if you want one big star name, let’s use Brad Paisley. I have had clients really open up with some amazing stuff that they want worked into their pieces. But it’s not the “famous” people it’s their stories. PG: Right now I am working with Tara Low from Guitar Girl Mag.☺ I have worked with many famous people. GGM: What’s one of the most high profile clients you’ve had? My work is featured in most of their restaurants across the country. PG: This was one of many I created for the Red Robin Restaurant food chain as part of their remodeling process. Was that commissioned for a client or just one of your inspirations? GGM: You created the Sheryl Crow If It Makes You Happy guitar. Then we will create a prioritized list of all the information to be incorporated into the piece. This will ensure the final piece speaks their message. Then I will conduct an interview and ask various questions about their project. PG: Most of my clients have a theme or a specific request. GGM: What’s your inspiration when you get a customer? Do they come with their own ideas, do you ask them what they want, or do you say “don’t worry, I’ve got it” and surprise them? PG: I love them all, but if I had to choose I would say Clapton, Hendrix, and Johnny Cash to name a few. GGM: Who are some of your favorite musicians that inspired you to create this type of art? It got an immediate reaction from everyone who walked in. I made the first one and hung it in our home. I saw some old tags and was inspired to create a piece of artwork that represented guitar players. I got frustrated, went out into the garage, and put down my guitar on my workbench. When my kids were little, my wife Debbe told me to turn down the volume because she was trying to put the kids to sleep. Tell us how you got into creating guitar art out of license plates? GGM: From what I’ve read, you got started in this business by accident. Hotel California License Plate Guitar by Peter Geiger We were so impressed by Peter’s unique and creative designs that we just had to learn more about him. His clients have ranged from corporations, to individuals with music, auto, and baseball themes, graduation gifts, retirement gifts, and even as a wedding gift. He has been commissioned by a major national restaurant chain, famed country music stars Brad Paisley and Tim McGraw (for Pennzoil), and even won the Taylor Guitars Design Rascal Flatt’s Guitar contest. Geiger has turned what started out by accident into a lucrative career creating custom guitar artwork out of license plates. Peter works with his clients to create unique, custom pieces of art that tell your story in such a way that it will become a central piece in your art collection to be loved for generations. Creative artist Peter Geiger does just that - creates metal guitars from license plates. Imagine blending your love of music and your passion for a particular hobby, or perhaps a favorite artist, song, or special occasion, into a piece of incredible art work that makes a statement.
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