Dee Snider Canvas Art by Chris Tutty - I Still Wanna Rock Twisted Sister

I Still Wanna Rock
Artist: Chris Tutty
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 40 x 30 inches

I Still Wanna Rock by Chris Tutty is a high-energy celebration of rock legend Dee Snider — the voice and face of Twisted Sister. This 40 x 30-inch acrylic on canvas explodes with color, attitude, and unapologetic swagger, capturing the larger-than-life personality that helped define an era of music.

Snider’s piercing gaze and fierce stage presence dominate the composition, framed by his signature blonde curls and electrifying makeup. In the background, sharp neon tones and bold geometric energy nod to Twisted Sister’s iconic album covers, while subtle lighting effects suggest the heat and intensity of a live concert stage.

When Dee Snider met with Chris Tutty and Steve Gilliss, he personally signed both the original painting and an Artist Proof, making them rare collector’s treasures. Snider is also a strong supporter of Music 4 Mental Health, making this artwork not only a visual tribute to his career, but also a statement of his ongoing commitment to important causes.

Created in support of Music 4 Mental Health and the Veterans Association Food Bank, this piece is more than a portrait — it’s a rallying cry, a visual anthem that says rock and roll still has something to say. Every brushstroke and layer reflects Tutty’s ability to merge fine art with cultural memory, making I Still Wanna Rock both a tribute and a testament to the enduring power of music.

ORIGINAL WORKS

Each original painting is unique and a one-of-a-kind creation. A great amount of time and detail goes into each piece of art, from hand-painted brush strokes in acrylic and oil medium, to the unique art of airbrushing done with only the best of paints, Crea-tex Auto-Air Colors, and House of Kolors Automotive Paint. Aspects of geological layering, almost like sedimentary rock, are imparted with mixed mediums such as metallics, gold and silver flaking, the introduction of coppers and iron magnesiums in fine powder as well as glass resins, pearls, and industrial candy coats as seen on high-end automobiles. Certain masterpieces also use elements of sculpture with molding paste, crackling, and organic material to highlight low and high points in the picture, creating a dimensional embossed image that leaps off the canvas.

ARTIST PROOFS

With the addition of all these materials and techniques in the original, you may ask, what does an Artist Proof look like and how does it differ from the original painting? Due to this unique style of artwork, normal prints are not even an option. An Artist Proof is painted in the same manner as an original, and all of the above techniques mentioned in the original are imparted in the Artist Proofs with one exception. Artist Proofs are derived from the original image, which is professionally photographed by Rob Ryan of Render DC prior to its completion. The file is digitally remastered with a spectrometer and color balanced, then printed and stretched on canvas, providing a mapping for the new proof — called an archival pigment print.

The stretched canvas is then re-airbrushed to retain the true vibrant colors of the original. Molding paste, pearls, metal flakes, candies, and neon paints are incorporated, and then sealed with glass resins. The Artist Proof equals the Original in quality but has expressive variations — essentially a new painting based on the Original.

Notably, Dee Snider personally signed one of these Artist Proofs in addition to the Original painting, making it an especially rare and sought-after collector’s item for music and art fans alike.

11 x 14 inch Metal Prints Limited Edition

Create a unique addition to any home or office with a sleek metal panel infused with your favorite image. All Metal Prints feature a glossy coating and rounded edges for a clean, beautiful display. Every piece comes with a sturdy fixture for wall-mounting.

8 x 10 inch Dye-Sublimation Prints Limited Edition

Fine art metal printing uses a technique called dye sublimation. Dye sublimation means that inks are turned into a vapor or gas before they turn into a liquid, allowing images to be infused into a specially coated aluminum surface for unmatched vibrancy, permanence, and durability.

8 x 10 inch Art Resin Block Prints Limited Numbered Edition

Art resin blocks are a unique and personal way to showcase art. Each block is a digitally remastered photo of the original art, mounted to an 8 x 10 inch pine wood canvas block, then coated with a lifetime UV-protective art resin that enhances the image like solid glass. Only 250 prints of each image are created.

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