Friday, November 27, 2015

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Spoon Dolls!

I've made some new friends and I'd like to share them with you. Spoon dolls are a long-standing folk art tradition. These babies (most are of drinking age, actually) are painted onto recycled wooden spoons. Won't you open your heart and home to a new pal (or two)?

Left to Right: Phillip, Vera, Reina, Binky and Bridgett. $20 each (plus shipping, if applicable)

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Call to Artists: Red & White



Call to Artists:
Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria, St. Pete, Fl invites local artists to submit entries for its upcoming exhibit Red & White. 
The show will feature works executed within the theme of the title colors. Half (or better) of each entry should be executed in red, white or a combination of the two. 
You may submit up to 4 images (at least 500x500 and no larger than 1000x1000 pixels) of available works.
Each entry should measure no smaller than 6" x 6" and no larger than 30” x 40”. All work must be wired and ready to hang upon delivery (no sawtooth hangers please).
Red & White will run from December 14th through February 14th. An artist reception date for the show will be announced shortly. 
Commission split is 25%, with 75% to the artist.
Please submit images along with Title/Medium/Size info for each to: jgascot@gascot.com
Submission deadline: Monday, December 7. 
Acceptance emails will be sent by Wednesday, December 9.
All accepted works must be delivered on Sunday, December 13, 6:00 pm.

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Monday, November 16, 2015

When Your Kids Write Home (Sorta)

It's always a a pleasure for me to hear from someone who purchased one of my pieces, for whatever reason. It is especially thrilling when you were not present and had no idea of the work's final destination. Even more so, when their adoptive mom or dad is writing you to provide them with a sister.

Hi John, 
I hope this email finds you well. 
About 7 years ago I purchased the painting below in a shop in Rincon, Puerto Rico. I would like something to compliment this painting since they will be hung side by side. It does however need to be the same size. This one is 12x19.  

Please let me know if you can paint something for me in the size specified and kindly quote me a price. I like the “Believer” (too big) you have posted on Esty or perhaps something similar with different flowers and different hair color. I trust your judgment and I love these colors…brights work well.
Also, my cousin lives in Tampa and is willing to pick it up for me from St. Pete thus I wouldn't need shipping costs to get it to Miami since she will be here for the holidays.

I await your reply and thank you so much.
L.

Red with Callas, acrylic on canvas, 12" x 19"

Thursday, November 12, 2015

Sagrado Corazon

Sagrado Corazon, acrylic and ink on canvas, 8" x 10"
Available from Latin Pop Shop.

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Folkfest St. Pete 2015

Find me this weekend Friday/Saturday/Sunday at Folkfest St. Pete!
New paintings, Holiday cards, Sugar Skulls, Tees and more!