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This Guitar by Vivian Xiao is Covered with Lord of the Rings Art

— May 1, 2013 — Art & Design
Vivian Xiao used sharpies in order to create the designs for this incredibly detailed guitar. With art inspired by the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Vivian has covered this musical instrument on the back and front with wonderful designs. It even contains elvish writing and elvish-inspired designs on the back which can be found throughout the saga's movies, books and merchandise.

The guitar looks entirely glorious and is worthy of strumming along with the most epic tales of adventure. Hobbits would be glad to have something as wonderful as this to sing songs of dragons and elves. This is why this crossover by Vivian Xiao is entirely appropriate. As the Lord of the Rings is full of music and lyrics, this was a natural transition.
Trend Themes
1. Fantasy-inspired Musical Instruments - Designing musical instruments with intricate fantasy-themed artwork presents an opportunity for musicians to express their love of fantasy worlds through their music.
2. Custom Artwork on Musical Instruments - The trend of customizing musical instruments with unique, hand-drawn artwork allows musicians to showcase their individuality and personal style during performances.
3. Niche Market for Fandom-inspired Instruments - Creating instruments themed around popular fandoms like Lord of the Rings taps into a passionate niche market that fans can connect with and make their music experience more immersive.
Industry Implications
1. Musical Instrument Manufacturing - Manufacturers in the musical instrument industry can explore the potential demand for customized instruments with fantasy-themed artwork, opening up a new revenue stream.
2. Music Merchandise and Memorabilia - Companies that specialize in music merchandise and memorabilia can collaborate with artists to produce limited-edition fantasy-themed guitars that cater to the niche market of fans and collectors.
3. Art and Design - Artists and designers can seize the opportunity to create unique, customized designs for musical instruments, offering their creative talents to musicians who want to showcase their individuality and fandom.
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