Local artist Frank Tee collaborated with the 5th graders to create this rockin' Graffitti Art 1962 Vintage Gibson Guitar. Inspired by the the idea of "simply to do and smile" each student has created a sticker designed to bring a smile to your face. Frank has taken these designs and incorporated them onto a vintage guitar for a one-of-kind creation you are sure to rock out to.

The guitar is fully functioning, has all original hardware, and has a value of $3,000.

About the Artist

The Real Frank Tee is an artist whose work was birthed out of The Old Towne Cinema in Avondale Estates. His work has been described as "somewhat surrealist interpretations of the familiar juxtaposed with a red flower, whose work is as comforting as it can be jarring."

He does not easily claim the title artist, but more so states he likes nice things and nice people which inspires his work. He describes his work as "fun. Really, it's whatever makes me happy. I'm not sure if it fits in or not but it's colorful, fun and open."

Each piece brings about that feeling of fun and openness he references, with accents of color that will take you on a journey. The combination of color and content not only pulls the eye in but sparks emotion and a thoughtful experience for the mind every time.

The Poppy flower seems to find its way into most of TRFT's pieces. It carries great meaning for him as it was inspired by his late Japanese Aunt who adopted him as a teenager. The impact of her in his life is what enables him to pass along the gifts of hers that remain a part of him today.

Frank Tee's philosophy is "Do Fun"! If it feels good to think about, take the first step and the next ones will naturally appear. He passes on what works for him, and if you look long enough at his collection of work you'll easily see what works. He wants you to make it your own.

Since Frank Tee's entrance as an artist, his work has found its way onto Drivin n Cryin's most recent album, the cover of Creative Loafing's music issue, in Rolling Stone, Billboard, and he was awarded Creative Loafing's Best of Atlanta's Illustrator. You can find his pieces at Different Train's Gallery, Fellini's Pizza, Good Word Brewing & Public House, Brick Store Pub, and Gallery 378.