Play in the Sunshine

Play in the Sunshine, acrylic on canvas, 24" x 48"

Blue Flamingo in SunshowerBlue

Blue Flamingo in Sunshower, aerosol and acrylic on canvas, 10" x 10"
Available from Latin Pop Shop.

Blue Flamingo

Blue Flamingo, aerosol and acrylic on canvas, 8" x 8"
Available from Latin Pop Shop.

Call for Artists: Shapeshifters: Abstract Works

Alegria, acrylic on canvas, 24" x 24"

Pom Pom's Teahouse and Sandwicheria, St. Pete invites Tampa Bay artists to submit entries for its upcoming exhibit Shapeshifters: Abstract Works. Over a century after its inception, abstract art continues to delight, baffle and challenge viewers. Arguments about its merit can still be overheard at museums worldwide. This exhibit invites the artist to depart from all that is logical and representational.   You may submit up to 5 quality images (at least 500x500 and no larger than 1000x1000 pixels) of available abstract works. Each entry should measure no smaller than 8" x 8" and no larger than 30" x 40". All work must be properly wired and ready to hang on a display system upon delivery (no sawtooth hangers, wire only, please).

Shapeshifters will run from August 1st through September 4th, 2016. 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: Friday, July 15.

Acceptance emails will be sent by Monday, July 18. 

All accepted works must be delivered on Sunday, July 24, 5:00 pm.
An opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Saturday, August 13, 6-9pm during St. Pete's Second Saturday Art Walk.

If you wish to receive email notifications about future artist calls or if you are submitting for this one please join the Artist Call email list via the link below:

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New "Boxed" Series

I am in the process of starting a new series I'm calling Boxed. I stumbled upon this concept while painting pedestals for our studio gallery. I'm quick to announce new series because I feel like it's  a good thing to put out into the world thoughts and concepts that excite us. Sometimes I make premature announcements and a concept loses steam and falls by the wayside, but there's no harm in that. I feel strongly, for a number of reasons that this one will see the light of day and possibly then some.

I'm a fairly good recycler of things and pride myself in not being terribly wasteful. I do forget to shut the water off while brushing my teeth...nobody's perfect. Whenever possible, I pack my own artwork for shipping, using already used boxes. Sometimes they're boxes I've received things in; sometimes they're moving boxes still hanging out in our garage from previous moves.

It was one of these moving boxes that I split open and used in place of a tarp when painting the pedestals for our gallery. After 3 or so uses I began to fall in love with the outlines left behind and the wheels began turning in my squeaky, but still functioning brain. My first thought was to simply create large "industrial" decorative abstracts which I could offer at a lower price point (given their size) due to a lower production cost afforded by reusing materials rather than buying large canvases. I was also motivated by the idea of getting the chance to paint large with ease of storage. With this goal in mind I put paint to can-, wait no, cardboard.

As the first piece started to evolve the materials (not only used cardboard, but bits of tape and labels) inspired thoughts about what a moving box means. They hold our prized possessions, hopefully keeping them safe in transit. They hold and carry our lives (necessities as well as cherished items and memories) from one place to another; sometimes again and again, sometimes across the planet. They perform an incredibly important role in our life journeys yet we view them as dispensable and insignificant items. Only children seem to find new meaningful, if only temporary, second lives from them as forts or robot costumes. As a child I remember we would use them as sleds with which to slide down grassy hills. This is what I wish to explore with this new series. Who knew I'd be going on about a cardboard box like this?

At the moment I envision the pieces being abstract, but that is not to say that fragments of representational images won't make an appearance. I am also interested in possible collaboration or input from sources...meaning, I might ask that recently-relocated people provide me with a box from their move and incorporate narratives of their moves (reasons for the relocation, hopes for their new home or details about the items the box carried) into the works. Boxed is but an itty bitty newborn art baby right now and I hope to watch it grow and blossom into something substantial.

I hope all of this made at least a bit of sense. I am off to play with boxes.

Planting Seeds

Planting Seeds, mixed media on canvas, 16" x 20"
Original available through Latin Pop Shop.
Prints also available. 

Sunny with a Chance of Showers

Sunny with a Chance of Showers, acrylic on canvas, 8" x 16", available from Treehouse Gallery

Sunshower

Sunshower, acrylic on canvas, 8" x 8", available through Treehouse Gallery

Flash Flood

Flash Flood, acrylic & gauche on canvas, 36" x 48"

This new painting is available from Studio 4, Old Town or Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

Daffodils, Eventually

Daffodils Eventually 1, acrylic on canvas, 12" x 12"

Daffodils Eventually 2, acrylic on canvas, 12" x 12"

Both pieces are currently available from Studio 4, Old Town or Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

After Shadows, Light

These paintings are available from Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

After Shadows, Light 1, acrylic and pencil on paper, 5" x 7"/matted

After Shadows, Light 2, acrylic and pencil on paper, 5" x 7"/matted

More Abstract Art Magnets

These miniature paintings are available from Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

Indian Summer, acrylic on canvas panel, 2" x 2"

Orange, Green & Teal, acrylic on canvas panel, 2" x 2"

Yellow, Purple & Teal, acrylic on canvas panel, 2" x 2"

Abstract Art Magnets

Just in time for the holidays, here's a great and unique stocking stuffer for the art lovers on your list!
I've been busy painting one of a kind original abstract art magnets. Having no wall space is no longer an excuse for not collecting original art. Check out these artful morsels! Available from Latin Pop Shop on Etsy. Check back often...more on the way.

"Blue Flame", acrylic on canvas panel, 2" x 2"

"Chance of Flurries", acrylic on canvas panel, 2" x 2"

"Emerge", acrylic on canvas panel, 2" x 2"

From the Flames

From the Flames, acrylic on paper, 5" x 7"/Matted

This painting is available from Studio 4, Old Town or Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

Leap

Leap, acrylic and pencil on paper, 5" x 7"/Matted

This painting is available from Studio 4, Old Town or Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

Quieting Chaos

Quieting Chaos, acrylic and pencil on paper,  5" x 7"/Matted

This painting is available from Studio 4, Old Town or Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

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Wishing for Sun

I sometimes have a tough time getting inspired on dreary days.

Yesterday and today have been very grey, cold and wet here in the DC area, but I'm learning to work with what the day brings.

Wishing for Sun 1, acrylic on paper, 5" x 7"/Matted

Wishing for Sun 2, acrylic on paper, 5" x 7"/Matted

Both of these paintings are available from Studio 4, Old Town or Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

Fires Within

Fires Within, acrylic on paper, 5" x 7"/Matted

This painting is available from Studio 4, Old Town or Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

WEEK-LONG "Black Friday" SALE!

Dear Faithful Collectors,

The holidays are upon us and at this time of the year I like to show my appreciation for your continued support. To enjoy the freedom of expression through art is priceless. To have the support and feedback of collectors and followers makes me a very lucky guy! As a thank you, I am offering a once-a-year week-long promotion. 25% off ALL ORIGINAL ART. This is the deepest discount I will be offering this year and time is limited. This is a great opportunity to snatch up that special piece (or two, or three) you've had your eye on. Happy art-shopping!

To receive your discount simply type in coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY at checkout. 

Shop here.

Offer expires Sunday December 1st.