The Art of El Gato Gomez
Among the artists who focus on the subjects of Halloween and horror, El Gato Gomez is one of the most prolific. Her works range from kooky, mid-century depictions of haunted houses, hearses, and cats to retro futuristic takes on moon monsters and rockets.
She paints with a bold style using saturated colors and rendering whimsical subjects that take me back to simpler times. Her work is affordable, with original paintings often selling in the $150-200 range. Beware, though - originals usually sell quickly. I’d like to buy one, but I may never be in the right place at the right time to do so. While that is a bit frustrating, it indicates that there’s a market for this sort of kitschy, original art in today’s world of digital domination.
As a Warhol fan, I see his influence on the work ethic and pop art sensibilities of Ms. Gomez. Her real name is a mystery, though she’s said to hail from Pittsburgh with her husband and two children. She paints 4-5 paintings in each 8-10 hour workday and never takes a day off.
Make no mistake, this is commercial art, not art school self-expression. Still, I like the subject matter and the execution is polished and fun. “Art” is in the eye of the beholder. I encourage you to check out her site at https://elgatogomez.bigcartel.com/ and make up your own mind.