A look at work I made for the Wings—Wind—Waves Port of Bandon Boardwalk Art Show. Show ends on September 18, 2019.
I decided to paint a kite boarder on the waves pretending to have wings (the kite in the wind)!
Full image! The holes are there to hang the work on the boardwalk fence.
Detail of wind.
Detail of water (waves) and sand.
Yes! I did paint a tiny person in the water.
Yes! It really IS this windy in Bandon Oregon! I am sitting on the boardwalk to take the picture. Come see the work!
Beginning on July 1, 2019 and continuing through either end of September or end of October I will be doing an “at home” self-directed artist residency.
Suzanne Gibbs, ©2019, Purple Lipped Confusion, painting on wood with mixed media collage, 24 x 24 inches.
The painting above represents the 5th painting in a new series. In order to approach galleries and art representation I need a series of at least 20 pieces.
A full and fully realized body of work is what it takes to “go pro.”
My goal is 30 paintings by October 31st.
During June I nearly finished 3 more in the series that have not been publicly shown, yet on social media or the internet. Here is the math:
30 paintings – 8 complete = 22
22 paintings / 3 months = 7+ per month
22 paintings / 4 months = 5.5 paintings per month
Each painting takes me from 40 to 80 hours to complete.
Possibly 3 to 4 months will not be enough time. Possibly I can step up production. As in any business or undertaking there is always a point at which one must fully commit to the endeavor and see what happens. See what is possible.
I am excited…
…and also a bit panicky.
I have the supplies ready to go for 27 paintings. Most are larger than 14 x 11 inches (the smallest size so far in this series).
A hint hint reminder: I have stickers available for sale—2 for $6 includes shipping. These will help offset a small portion of the supplies costs of this project. If these successfully sellout I will print a new batch from a new painting for August.
Suzanne Gibbs, ©2019, Detail of Purple Lipped Confusion with a sticker, painting on wood with mixed media collage, 24 x 24 inches. $2400
©2019. Tiny Doodle People Sketchbook by Suzanne Gibbs Art. Cover image.
Yes, this sketchbook is pictured next to an actual US stamp. Yes, this sketchbook is this small… tiny actually! Based on the cover image, can you find the book in the travel suitcase shown here? Comment below! 😉
©2019, Tiny Sketchbook: Tiny Doodle People for the Tiny Sketchbook Project. (Image taken from The Sketchbook Project, without permission, and very grateful for the chance to participate in their event. Thank you.)
In Paris on Friday June 28th & Saturday, June 29th, 2019
In London at the Other Art Fair from Thursday, July 4 – Sunday, July 7 2019.
©2019, Tiny Sketchbook page Tiny Doodle People of Suzanne Gibbs Art.
I’m So Jumpy! and happy and excited to have work on tour internationally!
For the first time ever! My art on stickers!
For the first time I sat down in front of my work—as yet unfinished—and I talked about the work. Unscripted. Unplanned. Raw and real words about the series of work I am calling: Say Nothing. I present my work here as a prelude to a hatching Patreon page later in 2019.
I am a little worried as I share this that I am not the right person to start the conversation, but I feel compelled to do so. In a few weeks time I will keep sharing stories of why I am doing this, and I also hope to bring you the stories of other women.
Would you like to share your story of unpaid labor and the difference it made to the people you care about? Contact me, I’d love to chat!
I have been a part of the sketchbook skool community since 2014! What an honor to be interviewed for a student spotlight recently! Thank you SBS for ALL you do to help others to nurture their creativity. (more…)
My Tiny Sketchbook Tour on video!
I created this Tiny Sketchbook for The Sketchbook Project in Brooklyn NYC. The little book now resides in The Brooklyn Art Library.
(more…)Another Sketchbook Page Turner for April 2019! I share the work of the pages of my sketchbook, where my inspiration comes from, and an insiders peek into what images become paintings.
Recently I received fantastic news in my in box about a recent sketchbook project I completed! I am excited to share the news here with you today.
Yea! Scream! Do the Happy Dance!!! read below to learn more.
Inside cover of Come Along With Me, ©2019, A sketchbook for The Sketchbook Project in Brooklyn, NY
The content of the email:
Just a quick note to let you know that your book was one of only a few hundred books that went to a special exhibition at The Other Art Fair in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Your book was in our Bookmobile at the Brooklyn Expo Center for thousands of artists and visitors to enjoy! Thanks for helping us inspire a creative community!
Please note, this tour stop used our Analog Search system. This is your notification that your book was part of this special program.
Sketch ya later,
The Sketchbook Project Crew
I feel so incredibly honored to have had work in such a respected art fair!
The Other Art Fair is a large format venue for emerging artists to sell their work. I never dreamed my work would go there without me! But it did!
A page from Come Along With Me, ©2019, A sketchbook for The Sketchbook Project in Brooklyn, NY
Then, the more I though about this wonderful news I realized: Serendipity! My eldest son graduated from high school and I had work in the largest show I have ever been a part of—all in the same week!
Back inside cover from Come Along With Me, ©2019, A sketchbook for The Sketchbook Project in Brooklyn, NY
Please enjoy this very brief introduction to a new series of work I am diligently pursuing these days.