The author shares their first original song, "Come to God's Garden," inspired by their gardening experiences and relationship with God. The journey of songwriting has enhanced their guitar playing skills, promoting a deeper understanding of chords. They express excitement about creating simple songs, encouraging other novice guitarists to engage in…
Did you guess correctly that the white roses design (in my post from earlier today, the painting on my daughter’s pink electric guitar) was inspired by song lyrics from this Casting Crowns song “Who am I”? I hope you can see that my guitar playing is improving! Today’s practice involved…
Painting white roses on my daughter’s electric guitar – she wanted me to paint a design inspired by the “John F Kennedy” cut rose bushes that I planted in our front garden (they are very large and pretty when in bloom, and smell beautiful!). The song I’ll be playing next…
The author shares their excitement about painting directly on musical instruments, showcasing their first artwork on a ukulele inspired by song lyrics. A video documents the process, and they hint at future projects, including guitar painting and advancing their guitar skills. They express joy in playing more challenging songs.
The author shares their journey of learning guitar, focusing on the song "If I Could Turn Back Time" by Cher, which introduces the challenging Bm chord. They practice chords in small increments and emphasize mastering them for long-term retention. Additionally, they plan to start painting a ukulele, showcasing creativity outside…
The show features a personal presentation, including a painting inspired by MercyMe's song "I Can Only Imagine," along with guitar performances. The artist shares her gardening journey of transforming a neglected property over four years. The message emphasizes joy in art, music, and nature, and includes wishes for a blessed…
The writer reflects on a stressful week, including jury duty and personal challenges, while finding solace in the song "One Day at a Time, Sweet Jesus." She shares a video of her singing that song and playing it on guitar, a continuation of her journey to learn how to play.…
The "Guitar and Painting" blog series starts today, featuring the author's journey in learning guitar and creating artwork inspired by it. After switching to a left-handed guitar, she is enjoying the process, despite only mastering four chords. The series will document both her musical and artistic growth while sharing personal…