The Silver Surfer

Joe Satriani has been a guitar hero of mine since his Surfing with the Alien album back in 1987 and his follow up album Flying in a Blue Dream really solidified me as a fan.  That is such a great album!  He's  more bluesier than technical but he's also been the teacher of Kirk Hammett (Metallica) and Steve Vai.  I did get to see him in Ventura, CA in the 90's at the Ventura Theatre, great place to see music.

The guitar was a bit of a pain in the ass to pull off but I didn't want to give great detail to the whole piece, it's better to give detail to certain areas and leave other areas vague.  It gives more depth to the artwork and controls the viewers visual journey.  Highlighting certain areas can also help in the composition.  This guy is watercolor and colored pencil on watercolor paper 9" x 12".  Email me at aaldereteart@gmail.com if you're interested in purchasing this.  I have a Jim Morrison commission coming out next and then it'll be more athletes and musician.  Enjoy the day and keep that creativity flowing, it's all around us!