My Halloween costume is spooky Michael Phelps 👻🎃

We’ve arrived at the time of the year when I can start working on big canvases again. In the summer, it’s too many people, too little space. But in the off-season, I can use my space as I want, listen to the music I want, put on some podcasts… it’s my favorite time of the year to work in my studio.

After three weeks of ramping up into my off-season swimming schedule, today I finally did a full workout. Six sets of six laps in three different swim styles. 💪 💪

News you can use: @gastonlacombe.bsky.social has a new podcast on #art and art history in #Provincetown.

Hi, it’s a beautiful sunny day

See you at the pool.

Do dark goggles make me look badass?

The 2025-2026 swimming season is now officially launched. Oh boy, it wasn’t easy, I hadn’t seen the pool in 5 months. But, I guess those of you who are only here for the swimsuit content are happy now. 😆😛😘

New painting, “Rain on the Dunes,” 12 in. diameter, acrylic on canvas. Now available in gallery online, contact me for info!

Hi! The season is winding down in Provincetown, we are gradually easing into the off season. I can start to exhale now… ahhhh

2 news little paintings, “Misty” and “Choppy,” both 12x12 inches, framed, acrylic on canvas. Now available in gallery and online!

New work, “Like a Mirror nr.4,” 15x30 inches, acrylic on canvas. Contact me for info!

This last month, between hosting guest artists in my gallery and promoting my new podcast, I had very little time to paint, but I still was able to finish this one in August! “Like a Mirror nr3”, 16x20 inches, soon to be varnished, framed and ready to purchase! Contact me for info.

Are you listening to The Art Colony Podcast yet? This week my guest is the legendary Jeff Roberson, aka Varla Jean Merman!

AFTER HOURS - Opens 1 Week From Today in PTown! Online store open NOW studio-lacombe.square.site/shop/ryan-ru...

My new podcast, The Art Colony, is up and running! Like, listen and subscribe on all major podcast platforms! It's a journey through the art and art history of Provincetown, the oldest continuous art colony in the US; a most vibrant art community, filled with story and rich in personalities!

Brian Kenny at Studio Lacombe, Aug. 8-14. Shop online now! studio-lacombe.square.site/shop/brian-k...

I'm very excited to open a show by Brian Kenny at Studio Lacombe this Friday, August. 8th. He's one of my favorite current artists and I can't wait to share his work in my gallery. The online store is ready to go, so take a look and grab your piece now! studio-lacombe.square.site/shop/brian-k...

Supa dupa HYPE for my art show in PTown! August 1st! Hope to see you there!!🤝🏻😊 Shoot me a DM if you would like me to mail you the official invite + a sticker🫶🏻😊💫💌

Good morning. This summer schedule has me wanting to stay in bed! Another 12-hour work day ahead. 🥱

Big news! I'm launching a new podcast! The Art Colony, a podcast about art and art history in Provincetown. Ptown is the oldest continuous art colony in the US, and is a place overflowing with artists and their cool stories. Launching soon in Aug.! Follow @theartcolonypodcast on IG to stay posted.

Summer is the time for miniature paintings! And here’s a new one 😁 Now available in gallery and online, contact me for info! studio-lacombe.square.site/product/alwa...

I am very tired and I have a cold… and oh who would like a new small 5x7 in. painting?

“Sunrise Sail nr.2” now available in gallery and online. Contact me for info! studio-lacombe.square.site/product/sunr...

New small painting available in gallery and online. “Amber Light,” 16x16 inches, acrylic on board. Contact me for info! studio-lacombe.square.site/product/ambe...

“Like A Mirror nr.2”, a new small painting available in my gallery and online. Contact me for info!

It’s the 4th of July. Here’s a painting I created in 2020 called “45’s Actions.” Now it’s renamed “45-47’s Actions.”

Need a new beach umbrella? Or Three? Well, I’ve got some for you right here. Each one with a little story embedded in. 1. Sun Bath 2. Space For Two 3. Spilt Wine Find them in my gallery and on my online store. Contact me for extra info.

I spent the last week working on these four tiny mini little bitty paintings from my "Sails" series. They are now available in my gallery and through my online store. Grab them while they're fresh! Contact me for info.

I have a bunch of small oddly sized canvases lying around, so I decided to make one painting out of 7 small canvases 😁 That was a fun project. Now available in gallery and soon available online. Contact me for info!

I haven’t posted much lately, but that’s because I have been working very hard! And here’s four new paintings to prove it! Stop by the gallery to have a look. Also, there is something huge coming up. Actually, MASSIVE! I’ll keep you in suspense for now, but stay tuned. 😁

During my recent artist residency at the Fine Arts Work Center I created monotypes, which are one-of-a-kind prints. Here are some large monotypes from the “Provincetown Harbor” series. These and more are now available in gallery and online. Contact me for info! studio-lacombe.square.site

Lots of printing going on this week, as I’m doing an artist residency at the Fine Arts Work Center here in Provincetown. I’m getting ready for you all to come visit my gallery this summer!

“High Tide - Full Sun,” a new 36x36 in. painting as we get ready to soon open our parasols on the beach. Soon available in gallery and online. Contact me for info!

Well, this is the end of my 2024–2025 swimming season. For the next few months, I have to dedicate all my energies to my art gallery in Provincetown. I’m very proud for having my longest and most consistent swimming season yet. See you at the pool again in Oct! In the meantime, stay tuned for art! 😆

Ok, this is SERIOUS! I REALLY need to make space in my archive, so I am launching a BIG BIG sale on my archived art, over 200 pieces, some up to 70% off! Most pieces are priced to MOVE! I'd rather my art live with you than in my dark and lonely storage. Sales link here: tinyurl.com/bdz959wd

This one’s a self-portrait. Can you tell? 😆 “We Choose Joy nr.5”, 30 inches in diameter. Contact me for info!

Friends in New York City! Don't miss this show by @dandyland.bsky.social this upcoming weekend! I have 2 pieces in the physical show (including the one chosen for the exhibit poster!!) and more in the online show. I won't be there, but send me pics, ok? Promise?

A new painting in the “We Choose Joy” series, from a photo of @boyradio.bsky.social I took a few years ago. Contact me for info!

Another painting in my new “We Choose Joy” series. Contact me for info!

A new little painting of the Provinceland dunes, this time at night. Back in 2018 I spent a few days in one of the famed dune shacks, and I remember one evening at sunset, everything was bathe in an unexpected purple light. 18x24 in., contact me for info!

A lot of new art has been added to my online store recently, take a look! studio-lacombe.square.site/s/shop

I just created these two little paintings, trying to see if I can bring the human figure back into my art. I call these “We Choose Joy.” What do you think, should I make more of these?

A new little painting, a very little one, tiny in fact, at 36x48 inches. ;-) I guess summer is coming if I'm already painting beach umbrellas! Contact me for info.

I wish this gym had better lighting, better mirrors, better locker rooms, better lockers (mine got stuck shut this morning), better showers… But hey, it has a pool and I’m thankful for that!

Oh hi there! I didn’t see you come in! Yes, I’m back. I was away for a while to open a big show in Virginia, and then to visit some friends in Washington DC. But I’m back in studio now, so stop by and say hi! Come see what I’m working on!

My show is up at the Gay Street Gallery in Washington, Virginia, right in the foothills of Shenandoah National Park! Opening reception is Tomorrow, Saturday March 22, from 4-6pm

Friends in the DC/VA/MD area! Join me this Saturday, March 22, 4-6pm, for the opening of my big exhibit at the Gay Street Gallery in Washington, VA (aka Little Washington). The show will be on until May 20th, 2025. Gay St Gallery 337 Gay Street Washington, VA 22747

"Sails nr.31 - Moonlit Harbor," 16 x 40 inches, framed. Wouldn't that look good over your mantle? :-) Contact me for info.

Tape paint and rip. Tape paint and rip. Tape paint and rip. Or something like that…