SAMMY GORIN
Artist Sammy Gorin learned to draw and paint at an early age with the help and encouragement of her grandmother, from whom Sammy inherited her skills. She was born and raised on Long Island, New York, and currently resides in Boston, MA, where she spends her 9-5 as a digital marketing manager.
In addition to portraits, Sammy expresses her creativity through acrylic paint pouring, alcohol inks, and marker illustrations. She is also a passionate, albeit amateur, photographer.
Website: sammygorinart.com
Instagram: @sammygorinart
ARTIST Q&A
Born: Hewlett, NY
Currently lives: Allston, MA
Title of artwork: Grateful for the Dead
What’s it about? This piece combines two of my passions: painting and the Grateful Dead. I have been a big Dead fan since high school, so it was only a matter of time before I added a portrait like this one to my collection of work.
Where else can we find your work? My website and Instagram account
Where do you find your inspiration? I’m inspired by bold patterns and and bright colors. Artists I admire include Peter Max, James Gill, Andy Warhol and Ashley Longshore.
If you could invite one person to dinner (dead or alive) who would it be? Andy Warhol
Favorite Season? Autumn
What was the last TV show you binge-watched? Stranger Things
Favorite place to eat in Allston/Boston? Zaftigs Delicatessen
