Jerry Garcia Painting Appraisal

Jerry Garcia Tribute Oil and Acrylic Painting on Canvas

This item is an original figurative painting on stretched canvas, depicting the late Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia in a mid-performance moment. The artwork is executed with a mix of expressive brushwork and stippling techniques to evoke texture, particularly visible in the subject's iconic white beard and hairy forearms. The color palette is vibrant, featuring deep purples and blues in the background, contrasted by a bold vertical red stripe on the right margin and warm, glowing skin tones for the figure. The subject is shown playing an electric guitar—specifically his famous ‘Tiger’ or ‘Rosebud’ style instrument—while wearing a dark green t-shirt. Notable details include a blue guitar strap, a microphone on a stand to the left, and a ring on the subject's finger. The background suggests a stage environment with red scaffolding or lighting rig structures visible in the upper register. The painting appears to be in good contemporary condition, with no visible flaking, cracking, or surface damage, though it lacks an external frame and is shown resting on a wooden studio easel. A small white cursive signature, possibly 'Dale', is located in the lower-right quadrant. The style is contemporary folk or pop portraiture, likely created in the 21st century by a dedicated artist or fan. The craftsmanship shows a focus on capturing the energy and likeness of the musician rather than strict anatomical realism.