A little love goes a long way

There's no arguing that life is busy, complex and chaotic.  Life is short and sweet, or long and hard depending on the day, the week, or the circumstances.  Nothing is guaranteed, and things are not always going to go as planned. 

Our family has had a fair share of chaos over the past year, and it seems that everyone around me has also had similar hardships, surprises, and changes, for both better and worse.

Babies, Weddings, Vacations, Jobs, Funerals, Divorce, Moving States, Needing Housing, the list goes on and on.

One thing that keeps me going is my art, and being a creative outlet for others is a pleasure.  I tend to doodle and sketch when I'm not at the easel, and I'm happy to talk and share as I'm playing with paints outside when I'm doing PleinAir. 

Hopefully a little bit of color will soften the stress of the chaos.

work in progress: BAA BAAA BAAAA... an Irish sheep with a black face. Details of eyes and some flowers in the grass still to come. 

a little ladybird..  this is the first of a series or collection of miniature magnets.  These are acrylic and will vary on size from 1.5"  x 1.5', to 3" x 4".  What would you like to see?  Visit my Instagram page @SuzanneArtist and let me know what you'd like to see! 

Route 66 / Centennial Year 

2026 is the centennial year of the historic Route  66 which starts in Chicago and ventures west to California, ending at the Santa Monica Pier.  For me this is quite exciting as I've always wanted to explore this route, and to do so as an artist, taking my time, allowing myself to paint as some of the historic scenes inspire me.

In April I was in Chicago where I found the beginning outside the Art Institute, where the " Mother Road" meets Michigan Avenue.  

Me standing across from the Art Institute where Route 66 begins.

In a few weeks I will embark on the main part of my journey with a Road Trip that will take me from California, through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas to Missouri.  I will be painting at various Route 66 locations along the way and after a week in Missouri I'll find my way to St. Louis before returning and visiting more locations on my way home.

Let me know if you want to come along on my Daily Painting Journey... I have a special invitation event to share this with you. Route 66 Journey with Suzanne

Let's paint and play together as we certainly need more smiles around here .

Please enjoy these flowers as another source of inspiration...

Artfully, Suzanne

Escalate Canyons PleinAir Festival

I have had a fabulous 10 days in Utah (Escalante Canyons PleinAir Art Festival) followed by a long wedding weekend in South Lake Tahoe for my Goddaughters wedding.

I have a lot of images and paintings to work through.

Here are a few.

First stop is to get all canvas boards and surfaces stamped in. 

on my first evening I was tired and just tried to noodle a doodle.... I watched the sun set and played with my Gouache.  I did a black ink sketch onto some canvas.

On my second night I did this miniature. It is a 4"x 4" square. I think it turned out lovely and I see a larger painting coming from this idea. 

Ready, Steady, Go!!!

Athens is inspecting the packing!

The Management has approved the inventory and we are packed up!  Off to Utah for the Escalantes PleinAir Festival! 

Pinky, Jake & Violet are ready to take their seats in the car! 

2019 -A busy start to the year.

I have been so busy with work and school and play that I've neglected the art blog...

So... Here's the 6th month report.

In 5 different private and elementary schools; taught new projects, Tk, 1st, 4th and preschool age. 

Joined my plein air friends to test out my  new supplies.

Planned and prepped countless art classes.

Submitted new projects to all regions. New and well tested favorites.

Hosted many art paint fundraising events, and now am realizing it is June.

I'm ready for summer.

Magical May

After a very busy start to the year.... I am looking forward to MAGIC IN MAY, where I can work on some of my own projects and finish up some things that just need finishing.

Roses to be painted!

 Teaching more Classes and Workshops

New Projects:  Talavera Tiles

Paint & Play / Large or Small Groups

Acrylic or Watercolor

Squiggles, Giggles

Butterfly Art Studio

New products, New Colors

More on Location

More Flowers

More Cherry Blossoms

And YOU!!!

SUZANNE GIBSON Artist

SuzanneGibsonArtist@gmail.com

I Love You This Much!!!! February 7 - February 16

I Love You This Much!!!!


Continuing my theme of "Adore" for 2017, I am honoring my family again this month.  The month of February involves a lot of Love.

Starting on February 7th and through February 16th.... 10 Days of Love... and the Favorite Things that Fiona (February 7th) and my mother (February 16th) love....

Chin-Strap Penguin (Prints and Cards)

"Morning has Broken" (Prints and Cards)

"Big Ben in Black and White" (Note-cards and Prints)

Just my little queen of cuteness at the age of 2...

Storybook Themes!  Always a favorite!

Visit my Square Shop and save 10% during the next 10 days.  

Use the work "ADORE" at check-out.

100 Canvas Challenge Continued

Today I reworked an old Canvas... Revived it, and got out some frustration. I dealt with some PERSONAL things and found this very cathartic.