JORGE LACOSTE’S FINE ART STUDIO News

Jorge's Art viewed over 4 milllion times

Tue, 03 May 2011 05:57:09 CDT

http://www.vcstar.com/news/2011/apr/18/local-artist-gaining-global-popularity-3265/

Our video awarded top honorable mention

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:10:48 CDT

Jorge Lacoste We just got word from the World Parkinsons Congress

Your video “If it’s broke, Don’t fix it” was selected as a: Top Honorary MentionThank you again for your time and your fabulous submission. We are honored to be able to show your work on the WPC website where it is now posted at http://www.worldpdcongress.org/about/vi...deos.cfm and also on the WPC Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Parkinson-Congress/121259475564

WPC :: WPC 2010 Video Submissions

www.worldpdcongress.org

The World Parkinson Congress, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing an international forum for the best scientific discoveries, medical practices and caregiver initiatives related to Parkinson's disease. By bringing

video submitted to world parkinsons conference

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 05:38:47 CDT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stm6XwyvSXw

Hope to see you

Thu, 06 May 2010 08:06:35 CDT

I will admit I was a bit surprised when I received the following e-mail:

Hello Mr. Lacoste,

My name is John Valencia, General Manager & Assistant to the Owner from Gallery 28 at Seabridge, Oxnard, CA.

Mrs. Dziak, owner of Gallery 28 at Seabridge & Gracie's Closet has read an article about you on Ventura Star Newspaper and was touch by your story. Mrs. Dziak's Husband is diagnose with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy; a rare neurological disease.) And Gallery 28 at Seabridge contribute by donating % of Sales to CUREPSP (Society of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) Our Goal is to find Cure.

Mrs. Dziak would love to meet you and view your art and also is interested in presenting your art at Gallery 28 at Seabridge.

We hope to hear from you,

--- John Valencia
General Manager
Gallery 28 at Seabridge
1901 S. Victoria Ave Ste 109
Oxnard, CA 93035
805.985.1128 / 805.985.5171
www.gallery28atseabridge.com

John Valencia
www.gallery28atseabridge.com

Shortly thereafter I had the pleasure to meet Kris Dziak and John Valencia. I can tell you these are truly special people.

Many of you have supported me in my attempts to paint. Of late it seems that the popularity of my paintings is spreading with some alacrity across the globe. Google Analytics, Face book and folio twist and others all apprise me weekly as to how much attention my paintings are engendering. I want all of you to know how much I appreciate your interest. I hope it is not presumptuous of me to say the Lord has given me a gift, albeit unasked for. I have believed that my responsibility in that regard is to ensure as many folks as possible have the chance to see some of the paintings that flow through me, especially when I am able to get out of the way.

Many of you have attended the receptions, parties and general shows where my works have been displayed. The wonderful folks at Gallery 28 at Seabridge are going to be hosting a reception/party/whatever in about six weeks. If you have ever wanted to go to one of my shows or have gone to one I would without reservation suggest this show is one that you should not miss.

I deeply moved by the fact that right from the start Gallery 28 at Seabridge
was talking about contributing part of the proceeds from the reception for the continued research and hopefully the cure of the neurological diseases that both the owner’s husband and I share.

The gallery itself is located in a unique location very close to the ocean. Not only will you find streets in this neighborhood but canals as well. It is worth the journey just to see the charm and experience the freshness on the place.

I hope you can attend the upcoming show. More details regarding the show will follow.

Thank you all for the support you have given me.

Jorge Lacoste

An very recdent article by Olivia Goodwin

Sat, 24 Apr 2010 06:17:29 CDT

April is Parkinson's Awareness Month!

A Look at Jorge Lacoste

by Olivia Goowin '12

When you think of an artist, you generally think of someone who has always had a passion for drawing and pursued it. You might think, this person has had many classes in art, and even pursued art in college. In many cases, you would be right—but not all cases. Jorge Lacoste of Ventura took a very different route.

Thirty year ago, Lacoste had been a confident new graduate from law school, when suddenly a mysterious disease gripped him. It left him so weak, that he could not even cross the street. It took many months and many doctors to finally diagnose his problem—Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a neurological disorder that affects the nervous system, and can even result in psychosis, and possibly dementia. At first, the news was devastating, but as time went on, he and his family were able to cope with the disease.

Looking back, Lacoste admits that without Parkinson’s disease he wouldn’t have discovered his hidden talent. Jorge Lacoste only discovered his passion for painting a mere four years ago. He found himself at work, when he suddenly looked down at his doodle to find that is was realistic and quite pretty. Lacoste was astounded. Later that day at home he sketched some more drawings, and to his surprise, he discovered something new about himself.

Lacoste was not the only one who noticed his newfound talent. Soon a worker offered to buy his first painting, and just like that, just like the doodle had come to life, so did Lacoste’s art career. The only problem was that he did not exactly know where to start. At first, Lacoste dabbled in water colors. When he found out that didn’t work for him, he experimented with all different types of paint, until he found acrylics. To this day, that’s all he paints with. One of his greatest joys is starting a new painting.

Today, Jorge Lacoste is a lucky man with many gifts; a beautiful wife and grown children, and a growing art career with increased recognition. In fact, Lacoste would even count Parkinson’s as a gift. He truly believes that being blindsided by Parkinson’s is what makes him the man and the artist he is today. A man who couldn’t even cross the street, he now walks tall, thanks to his determined spirit. Jorge’s story along with his beautiful and diverse artwork now touches many people today. His art can be seen hanging from many homes, from lucky and happy buyers, to his neurologist of eight years, Dr. Robert Hutchman. Lacoste’s persistence and spirit is something we can all admire.