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:
A few weeks ago I got this little rant off my chest:
I want to make it clear that while I called RL paint-splattered Boyfriend jeans "poser-gear", I do appreciate people finding artists's style inspiring and wanting to incorporate it into theirs. It is flattering. My issue is not really with the person who wants to wear a jean that has paint splatters on it, but with that who would rather hand over $165 for a brand name label rather than $20-$30 to an actual working artist who would most-likely be happy to add some authentic flare to a pair of jeans.
Imagine my surprise (and joy) when I heard from one of my collectors who watched the video that she would be sending me a pair of her jeans! She actually sent two. They lived with me in the studio for a week, at times actually "painting" with me as I placed them over my apron while I worked. Below, I am including a screenshot of RL Boyfriend jeans and a few of MY very own Gascot "BF" jeans (why not, I could be your friend, and I am a boy).
Don't be shy. Tell me what you think.
Want an authentic artsy jean? As I mentioned in the video, email me at jgascot@gascot.com and send me yours. I'm happy to do the job at a fraction of what the non-painter big brand name designer guy charges.
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