Featured Artist Jason Kotecki

Enter the whimsical world of artist Jason Kotecki, who creates humorous and inspiring art designed to help others break free from “Adultitis!” To learn more about the artist and his work, please visit his website.

 

“100% Chance of Awesome” Oil on Canvas, 20” x 20" by artist Jason Kotecki. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“100% Chance of Awesome” Oil on Canvas, 20” x 20″

 

I am a professional reminder-er and permission granter who moonlights as an artist, author and professional speaker. I enjoy Star Wars, soft t-shirts, and brand new tubes of paint.

 

“Follow No Maps” Digital, Various Sizes by artist Jason Kotecki. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Follow No Maps” Digital, Various Sizes

 

I’m also the author of Penguins Can’t Fly +39 Other Rules That Don’t Exist, which uncovers some of the most useless so-called rules we can find ourselves living by.

 

“Frankly My Deer” Digital, Various Sizesby artist Jason Kotecki. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Frankly My Deer” Digital, Various Sizes

 

My wife Kim is my partner in crime, and we’ve made it our mission in life to help people break free from Adultitis to build better lives, businesses and teams. Together we home school our three weird kids and live in Madison, Wisconsin, where we eat way too many cheese curds.

 

“Let’s Go Places” Digital, Various Sizesby artist Jason Kotecki. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Let’s Go Places” Digital, Various Sizes

 

I’ll admit that I’m probably not cynical enough to be considered a “serious artist,” which is ok by me, because I think the world is all stocked up on cynical. Whimsy is my favorite genre.

 

“Open Gate” Digital, Various Sizes by artist Jason Kotecki. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Open Gate” Digital, Various Sizes

 

I am inspired by pop culture, children, and the wisdom, wonder and nostalgia of childhood. I try to make art that inspires, entertains, and encourages people, hopefully carrying a little reminder of what’s really important in life.

 

“Penguin Possible” Digital, Various Sizes by artist Jason Kotecki. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Penguin Possible” Digital, Various Sizes

 

I love incorporating texture into my work to add energy, humanity, and deeper levels of meaning. I’ve been experimenting lately with oil, but most of my work is either acrylic (with a little colored pencil thrown in) or digital.

 

“Ready for Lift-Off” Digital, Various Sizesby artist Jason Kotecki. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Ready for Lift-Off” Digital, Various Sizes

 

I’ve loaded Photoshop with a bunch of custom brushes that allow me to mimic my analog style. As much as I love the speed and convenience of hitting the undo button, I don’t think I’ll ever fall out of love with pushing around real paint on real canvas!

 

“Stay Hungry” Digital, Various Sizes by artist Jason Kotecki. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Stay Hungry” Digital, Various Sizes

 

For us, “Escape Adulthood” has grown into a movement and a rallying cry. It’s not about escaping responsibilities or reality, but rather breaking free from the vile clutches of Adultitis and rediscovering the secrets of childhood that can lead to a life filled with passion, wonder, and joy.

 

“Wonder Aimlessly” Digital, Various Sizes by artist Jason Kotecki. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Wonder Aimlessly” Digital, Various Sizes

 

We urge people not to settle for the life they’ve been told to live, but instead to create the one they were made for.

 

“Yo Yo” Acrylic on Board, 12” x 12"by artist Jason Kotecki. See his portfolio by visiting www.ArtsyShark.com

“Yo Yo” Acrylic on Board, 12” x 12″

 

I encourage anyone reading this to join our small rebellion of freedom fighters breaking rules that don’t exist, rallying against Adultitis and its unadventurous version of adulthood by becoming an Escape Adulthood Insider.

 

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Comments

  1. Love your humor!

  2. Nice work Jason but honestly the watermark around each piece seriously detracts from the quality and import of your work. I would defiantly consider removing it ASAP!

  3. Megan Robbie says

    Nice work! makes us smile 🙂

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