The Gina Sigman Gallery

Seems I'm always starting a new series and never finish it! Short attention span I guess. Husband Barry gave me this idea to do blended paintings of rockstars from young to old. Once again, Pat Simmons gets to be first in line. Who's next? I dunno. I have to finish a commissioned wedding portrait first. Again...my focus is all over the place! Anyway, here he is: as clear as the driven snow: Mr. Pat Simmons.

Brits throw the word "bloody" around all the time so I figured I'd title this painting with it as well. After all, Black Sabbath conjures up snguinous images of bloody this and that. What rock star collection would be complete without a scratching of Ozzy. Sharrrrrron! 

Last Month, I featured a drawing of my dear  friend and legendary Woodstock photographer, Henry Diltz. I'm following up with a drawing of Jim Morrison, the Lizard King himself, inspired by one of Henry's photos. I hope you enjoy the acidy spectral aura I added. To see more of Henry's extraordinary works, visit www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

I took a few weeks hiatus from drawing recently. I was worried that my progress would backslide. On the contrary, I discovered a whole new perspective and style that I never had. Marilyn is one of those subjects that is such a staple in any artist's repertoire.  Her curves and her energy just jump off a page. 

Social media has changed our world: helped us find long lost friends only to be separated from them again by our differences. It controls us if we let it. It is time to cut the strings that bind us before we become permanent puppet slaves to big tech.

Paul Stanley is one of the most, handsome well-preserved, longest standing guitarists on the rock n roll food chain. Even with the makeup on, his chiseled looks shine through.  All the color, shadows and sparkles it took to put this painting together were worth the labor! Here he is...Paul Stanley!

DI often accompany my husband, Barry on dozens of his photo shoots for our local newspaper. It gets me out of the house and always opens me to new adventures. Thursday, I had the priviledge of watching and actually helping Santa Ynez high school students plant 2, 996 US flags into the front lawn of the high school.  The flags of course represent the 2,996 souls who died in the 911 attacks. The students were all part of the Young Americans Foundation, an organization that imparts patriotism, traditional values and free enterprise to America's youth. I was so overwhelmed and inspired by their enthusiasm and dedication that I was compelled to create this painting. Thank you, Noah, for being my subject and thanks to Jenny (Noah's mom) for letting me post this painting. Also a special thanks to my husband Barry whose photos, including this one, are the reference for many of the paintings I do. To all of the Young Americans at Santa Ynez High who participated: I salute you! YOU ARE O...