Call for Artists: Big Joy!

No gift is as meaningful as one which reflects the person who receives it.  
No gift is as personal as that which was made by creative hands. 

Pom Pom's Teahouse and Sandwicheria, St. Pete invites Tampa Bay artists to submit entries for its upcoming exhibit Big Joy!  Artists may submit up to 5 quality images (at least 500x500 and no larger than 1000x1000 pixels) of available small works. Each entry should measure no smaller than 8" x 8" and no larger than 16" x 20".  All work must be properly wired and ready to hang on a display system upon delivery (no sawtooth hangers, wire only, please).

Big Joy! will run from December 5th through the month of January, 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, November 25.

Acceptance emails will be sent by Monday, November 28. 

All accepted works must be delivered on Sunday, December 4, 5:00 pm.

An opening reception for this exhibit will be held on Saturday, December 10, 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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Call to Makers: Pinellas Arts Village Holiday Market

We are proud to bring to life a new holiday tradition. The First Annual Pinellas Arts Village Holiday Market will transform the heart of Pinellas Park's creative district into a charming outdoor holiday bazaar where you will find unique locally-made gifts for your friends and family. Shop while enjoying the sights, sounds and tastes of the season.
On Saturday, December 17, 2016, 12-6 pm head on over to the Pinellas Arts Village (5600-5700 blocks, Park Blvd. N., Pinellas Park, FL). You'll be glad you did!

We are now accepting vendor applications in the following categories:
Fine and/or Functional Crafts, Stationery, Jewelry, Apparel, Home and Garden Decor, Kids, Bath and Body, Vintage or Antique Apparel, Collectibles and Furnishings.

APPLY HERE!

UPDATE: We have reached our 20% market allowance for jewelry makers. Jewelers are still welcome to apply if they wish to go on our waiting list, should spots become available.

Black Friday Weekend Sale!

If you've been eyeing some goodies from my shop, now is a great time to scoop them up.

Partnering with Friends of Strays Animal Shelter

I'm thrilled to announce that I am partnering up with Friends Of Strays Animal Shelter on a number of projects. Here is the start of our partnership. 50% of all sales of these greeting cards will benefit the shelter.
Order yours here.

Happy Holidays

Dear Faithful Readers, 

I wish you and yours a holiday season filled with magic, laughter and of course... ART! 

Hope 2015 brings health, love and much success. 

Holiday Art Cards Available Now

'Tis the season! Time to get your one of a kind original art holiday greeting cards.
Each card is an original block print artwork. Each is signed and measures 5" x 7" so easily fits into a standard frame. The cards are blank on the inside, ready for you to personalize them.

Available individually- $4.00:

Or in 3-packs- $10.00:

Paintings in Progress and 20% Off for Facebook Followers

Below are two paintings currently in progress.
If you are a Facebook follower (or wish to be) I am running a last-minute-gift promo through my Latin Pop Shop Etsy store which ends tomorrow (Thursday) at midnight. Save 20% on any art purchase over $10 by entering coupon code FACEBOOK at checkout. Enjoy free shipping on most items.

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

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"

Recapture Your Childhood

Remember the good ole days when every game wasn't played on a smart phone or iPad? Toys that were full of personality filled our afternoons with simpler joys.
These two collaborative paintings by MG Stout and John Gascot are available from Studio 4, Old Town. Give yourself (or someone you love) the gift of a childhood memory this holiday season!

These paintings are available directly from Studio 4, Old Town or can be purchased online. 

Mr. Telephone Man, acrylic on canvas, 24" x 24"

BAM!, acrylic on canvas, 18" x 24"

Happy Holidays

Wishing all of my friends, readers and supporters a beautiful holiday season!

Holiday Flair!

My 2012 Christmas card is here!
Each pack includes 10 glossy 5.47" x 4.21" postcards and 10 matching envelopes.
Each card has the greeting: "Merry Christmas!" printed on the back.
Postcards can be easily framed as art prints!
ORDER YOURS TODAY!

A Holiday "Haaay!" From Studio 4

A Christmas Record

No I'm not recording one (count your blessings).
This year I set up and decorated 3 Christmas trees in record-time.
All were up by and on Thanksgiving!

Studio 4 front gallery tree:


My personal studio (#403) tree:


Home tree:

Creating Holiday Inventory

Today was another productive day of creating affordable original art for holiday shoppers.
These block prints will range from $10-$25.



Give original art this holiday!

Rudolphtini Original

The Rudolphtini (this year's Gascot holiday card image) is now available.


Rudolphtini
acrylic on canvas board
8" x 10"
Available through www.latinpopshop.com

Gascot Holiday Card 2011!

Pre-order yours today!


Rudolphtini

Holiday Diva 2010 Postcard Packs

The first batch of Holiday Diva 2010 Christmas cards has been assembled and will soon ship out!
In the meantime, I have also made this card available as a holiday postcard.
Each has the greeting: Wishing you a fabulous holiday season! printed on the back.
Each pack includes 10 postcards and 10 envelopes.

Available now from LatinPopShop.com !

Pre-order Your Holiday Diva Cards Today!

I tell myself each year that I will create and offer holiday greeting cards and each year the holidays come and go before I can even get started...well it's finally happening!



Holiday Diva 2010 is the first Gascot pop art holiday greeting card.
Each folding collectible/artist-signed card will measure 5" x 7". Packs of 10 cards/10 envelopes are now available for pre-order from Latin Pop Shop. Orders will begin shipping in early November. Production on these cards will be limited.

The original Holiday Diva painting is also available.

Decked the Halls...already!

Normally I don't decorate until Thanksgiving weekend. Years ago it was a rule (of the strictest kind) that no decorations go up until 2 weeks prior to Christmas, but the older I get the longer I want to enjoy the effort that goes into decking these halls.
This year, however, I'm hosting a holiday soiree on the first weekend of December, for which I will be cooking (and I'm sure obsessively cleaning) the week before.

So without further ado, here's what I spent the entire weekend doing:

Our living room tree, which changes color scheme/theme each year.

At the last minute I felt something was missing so I cut up a white feather boa and stuck the pieces into the tree. THANK GAWD I just happened to have a feather boa lying around!


Our traditional tree in the den holds all the special ornaments that carry sentimental value.


And OF COURSE Betina gets her own tree! She comes to the party prepared.