Mr. John's Summer Art Camp @ 5663

My Summer Art Camp will kick off on the week of June 13th through 17th with a week long camp comprised of 2-project 2 1/2 hr sessions lead by Studios @ 5663 artist Loy Khambay-Correa and myself. After the initial week I will be offering camp sessions comprised of creative projects and activities on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 10am-12pm.

Paint Camp with John & Loy
Monday-Friday, 1:30-4:00 pm
June 13th-17th, 2016
Ages 5-12
$30 per session per child includes all art and creative materials, project guidance, light snacks & juice.

Mr. John's Summer Art Camp
Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays, 10am-noon
June 20th through August 19th, 2016
Ages 5-12
$25 per session per child includes all art and creative materials, project guidance.

Spaces limited. Book today.
Email: jgascot@gascot.com
Pay by phone: 727-313-2250
Paypal: http://paypal.me/gascot
A minimum of 1 session non-refundable payment is required for reservations. Weekly or session by session payment accepted from that point on.

Under the Sea Paint Party

Join me in my studio (5663 Park Blv., Pinellas Park, FL) for a Latin Pop "Under the Sea" Paint Party on Saturday March 26th, 6-8 pm.

We will be painting an array of whimsical sea creatures during this session. All Latin Pop Paint Party designs are original and created by me in my studio. A Latin Pop Paint Party is never a class, it's a fun experience that allows you to explore and express your creativity! Each guest will create a unique painting of their own design. No two are alike!

Fee: $30 per person. (includes refreshments, nibbles and materials).
Limited spaces available; reserve yours by emailing me or Paypal: jgascot@gascot.com

More details here.

Has to be Better Than Kanye's

Thinking I can sing in my studio.

Woman and Man

Wondering what gift to get an artist in your life? Here's an awesome idea. For my birthday my bestie MG Stout gave me an entry to Graphi-ko Gallery/ Jewelry's upcoming Get Naked show! Join us on June 13th 3-9pm for the opening (and you could vote for my piece, if you like :-D). Here it is:

Woman and Man, acrylic on canvas, 14" x 17"

Buddha in Purple (and Personalized Buddha Paintings)

Buddha in Purple, acrylic on canvas, 11" x 14"

Buddha in Purple is available through Latin Pop Shop on Etsy. 

Personalized Buddha paintings also available here.

Coffee Label Entry No. 2

Here is my second entry for Joffrey's Coffee Art of the Label (Indonesia) contest, Morning Zen.
I have painted a number of Buddhas in the past and people seem to really respond to them. This particular guy is holding a cup, keeping in the theme of the contest, but I am taking orders for commissioned "personalized" Buddhas. You choose colors and what he's holding. Most will hold a lotus but you can pick a different type of flower...or a heart... The paintings measure 11" x 14". They are gallery wrapped with painted edges and ready to hang. $195 each (Free Shipping).

Morning Zen, acrylic on canvas, 11" x 14"

Just When I Thought I Was Almost Done

...not just quite!
The progress continues for Venus.

In Progress

Sometimes 1 becomes 2

Yesterday was a short but good studio day. Inspiration came without much effort. As I began to paint one of my "mujeres" (women) on the canvas, I suddenly felt she needed a friend.

Sometimes you just start painting and stories happen on their own.

Studio Still Life

Studio Still Life, acrylic on canvas, 10" x 10"

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

Studio Still Life in Progress

Beer, Wine & Cigarette

Cubist Pop Still Life 2: Beer, Wine & Cigarette, acrylic on canvas, 10" x 10"

This painting is available from my studio or Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

Venus...in Progress

Getting there...

Stay tuned.

Saturday July 7th: Art Out Loud

Happy 4th of July!

Hope that you are spending this star-spangled holiday in the company of good friends and family, eating and laughing heartily. If you are in the Northern VA area this weekend, be sure to stop by the Workhouse Arts Center and catch the Art Monkeys (and more) at ART OUT LOUD.

Jazz City: DC

Getting ready to varnish this baby!

Jazz City: DC (in progress)

A Quick Tour of My New Studio

Brushing off the Cobwebs

I am painting once again! Yay!


Starting up Latin Pop Shop has managed to keep me out of the studio for a few weeks, but that was to be expected. LPS is still in its early stages but I think I've reached a point where I can now set a clear(er) schedule that will allow me to split my time evenly (for the most part) between the two.

Dirty Little Secrets

I know we are all Serious Fine Artists, and as such, some would say we are to use only the creme-de-la-creme of art supplies. Certain more expensive brands of paint do offer better coverage/flexibility, this is true.
But in tough economic times we all must stretch our dollar and that goes beyond the grocery and department store. For artists, this also applies to our favorite store: The Art Supply Store, where we take that leap across the aisle to enter the often (and unfairly) maligned "Craft Supply Zone".
(cue Twilight Zone theme music!)

Delta Cermcoat paints must be one of the Fine Artist's biggest Dirty Little Secret. LOL!
I see it pop up (constantly and consistently) in the background of a lot of folk's studio pics.
They're really a great way to supplement your arsenal (and generally have pretty good opacity).
I just love 'em.