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.

Folkfest St. Pete 2015

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

Latin Pop at White Owl Market

You can now find my work at White Owl Market (683 Central Avenue) in the hip and eclectic 600 block of Saint Petersburg, Florida. White Owl Market is my favorite type of retail establishment. As a matter of fact, after an afternoon chat with the store's owner Rande, it became very clear why I immediately felt his space was a good fit for my work (thankfully, he felt the same).
Rande's vision is that of a welcoming ("have a seat and take it all in") retail space that touches upon all aspects of daily life. At White Owl you can find stylishly up-cycled vintage furnishings and home accessories. As you make your way from one inviting display to another, you might pick up some soap or candles (maybe even a jar of crafted local jam) or find a beautiful hand-made top, from which proceeds help the plight of women's rights globally. And then there's the local and unique art. Decorative, yes...but clever and with something to say as well.

This might come back to bite me in my tush (gallery curators and snobby artists please cover your ears now) but as an artist I have always found it more fulfilling to have my works shown in "real" settings. I am not referring to specifically themed art projects, which do show best against the sterility of a dedicated art space, but my to my every day paintings. Art is part of my daily life and this is how I prefer to view and show it.

At the end of a hard day's work I will light that candle that sits on that side table. I will stretch across that couch and put my tired feet up on that ottoman. I will enjoy the candle's relaxing scent while looking at that painting. 

If you are or make it to St. Petersburg, be sure to check out White Owl Market.

What a Great Day to Start (or add to) an Art Collection!

Today is Small Business Saturday and at Studio 4, Mary Gallagher Stout and myself are offering 20% off on all of our creations!
Items start at just $10 ($8 with discount!) for unframed, signed lino-cuts and $20 ($16 with discount!) for mixed media "minis".
There is something for every art lover and every budget.
Visit Studio 4 at 9601 Ox Road, Lorton VA 22079.
We're open until 7pm today and 12-5pm tomorrow.

Online shoppers may also enjoy 20% on all things Gascot!

Exclusive Facebook Fan WEEKEND SALE!

The Holiday Season is upon us! Time to start shopping!

From Noon Friday (11/20) until midnight Sunday (11/22), Eastern Times.

BUY 1 ITEM @ REGULAR PRICE GET A SECOND ITEM 50% OFF!!!
(on item of equal or lesser value)

This sale is for Facebook fans only!

This sale excludes:
-Already RESERVED items
-Items over $500
-16x20 Giclee prints

Become a fan here.

then,
SHOP HERE!

My Latin Pop Shop is NOW OPEN!

LATIN POP SHOP

Dear Friends,

The holidays are here!
Art makes a unique and meaningful (and AWESOME!) gift!

In my new online Latin Pop Shop you will find affordable original art and prints (even an ornament or two!) in an array of styles ranging from my signature Latin Pop series to small contemporary abstracts!

Now thru January 1st:
Receive FREE SHIPPING (Domestic only) on any item costing $30 or more!

Visit Today:http://latinpop.etsy.com/

If T-shirts and apparel is your thing drop by my Cafepress shop:http://www.cafepress.com/gascot

Thank you and Happy Holidays!

John G.