Art Parties at Pom Pom's

I'm super excited to announce that I have partnered with one of St. Pete's coolest eateries to bring you some fun and fabulous paint parties....Latin Pop style! Pom Pom's Teahouse and Sandwicheria and I will now host monthly and private paint parties. Starting today, you can join one of our ongoing pre-scheduled open parties or book a private one for you and your friends or family.

$35 per guest includes:
-First pitcher of sangria (substitutions and upgrades available)
-1 12" x 16" canvas per guest
-Paint and creative materials
-Hosting and project guidance

Upcoming Parties:

Thursday, April 21st, 2016
6:30-8:30 pm
Theme: Under the Sea
We will be painting an array of whimsical sea creatures during this session. Each guest will create an underwater fantasy scene of their own design.

Number of Guests

1 $35.00 USD 2 $70.00 USD 3 $105.00 USD 4 $140.00 USD 5 $175.00 USD 6 $210.00 USD 7 $245.00 USD 8 $280.00 USD 9 $315.00 USD 10 $350.00 USD

Thursday, April 28th, 2016

6:30-8:30 pm

Theme: Let's Paint Frida!

We will be painting whimsical Frida Kahlo during this session. We will embellish and stylize the image of this iconic artist with an array of mixed media and collage. Each guest will create an Frida of their own design. 

Number of Guests

1 $35.00 USD 2 $70.00 USD 3 $105.00 USD 4 $140.00 USD 5 $175.00 USD 6 $210.00 USD 7 $245.00 USD 8 $280.00 USD 9 $315.00 USD 10 $350.00 USD

Coffee Break

Coffee Break, acrylic on canvas, 12" x 24"

This painting is currently available from Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

Asi Cocinamos/How We Cook

Asi Cocinamos, acrylic on canvas, 24" x 30"

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

Cupcake on Teal

Cupcake on Teal, acrylic on paper, 5" x 7"/Matted

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

En La Cocina Print Now Available

Measuring 48" x 60", En la Cocina is one of my largest  pieces. It is also one of my favorites, depicting my childhood home and the three pivotal women in my life. While many have shared my enthusiasm for this painting, not everyone has the available space or budget for the original. If you love this painting, you can now own a limited edition giclee print. It is available in 4 sizes in prices ranging from $55 to $195. Get yours from Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

Kitchen Still Life

Kitchen Still Life
acrylic on canvas
11" x 14"
Available from my studio or Latin Pop Shop on Etsy.

Breakfast Club (Prints Now Available)

Breakfast Club is a collaborative piece by MG Stout and John Gascot.
The 48" x 60" original is available.
The image is now also available as an 8"x 10" and 11" x 14" limited edition giclee print.

Food Sins

Food Sins
acrylic and collage on board
30" x 40" x 1 1/2"
Available from my studio or www.latinpopshop.com

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club
by The Art Monkeys (MG Stout & John Gascot)
mixed media on canvas
48" x 60"
Available from Studio 4 or our Etsy store.

En la Cocina (In the Kitchen)

This piece pays tribute to and was inspired by three women who played pivotal roles in my upbringing; my mother (far right), aunt (center) and grandmother figure (far left).

En la Cocina/In the Kitchen
mixed media on canvas
48" x 60"
Available directly from my studio or through www.latinpopshop.com

En La Cocina (in progress)

Working on an autobiographical large (48" x 60") Latin Pop piece for the upcoming Have a Heart exhibit. The title, in English, means "In the Kitchen".
Stay tuned.

(Mostly) Junk Food Journal

Here's a sneak peek at one of the interactive pieces for the Have a Heart Project. The completed piece will be a diptych (Mary and I are creating our own simultaneously). The collage elements are made up of the packaging (wrappers, boxes, bags, etc.) that contained the (mostly) junk food we've consumed at the studio from the time we began putting together this exhibit. The pieces will become public journals onto which visitors will be able to write about their own relationships with junk food (why they eat it, why they don't, how it makes them feel...).

Garden Geekery

The garden is beginning to yield great organic home-grown goodies!

Last night we had our first zucchini squash of the season tossed with some freshly picked greens in a light vinaigrette. Every time I pick something I've grown from seed (or seedling) and bring it into my kitchen I feel all giddy and proud inside.

I do realize that this makes me a big geek.

I can't get enough box!

NO! Not that!
I'm appalled, y'all are just filthy.

I did it again...last night.

It's my third or fourth time in a month.

I know you can't see me but I've bowed my head in shame for this post.

My friends are all making fun of me.

But I just can't get enough!


When was the last time you could eat till you were ready to puke for FIVE BUCKS???

I'm sure I've rotted half of my insides off with this crap.

I NEED AN INTERVENTION!