Artist at work!!!

Young Artist at Work

David is quickly becoming an Amazing Artist... He loves to create, and "knows" what he wants to see... I recently took him to El Dorado Nature Center in Long Beach California, where we spent a good part of the afternoon sitting lakeside, sketching and experimenting with chalk pastels.

David was determined to draw a purple car and a tow truck... not exactly what I was trying to teach him... so I suggested he sit and look around (see above photo) and then use that as his inspiration. He started off with a bridge (Monet-ish, don't you think?), he added trees and was quite true to the landscape...

He opened his sketchbook to a 2 page spread, and then...

he added the purple car crashing off the bridge and the tow truck....

I'm so proud of him!!!

Color Theory

My son, Alex, recently questioned me on the ‘blending” of two colors, resulting in a new color. Simple color theory, right? He is 4 years old, and is starting to understand this…

He asked..... I responded:

What does red and blue make? Purple…

What does yellow and red make? Orange…

What does red and red make? More red…

What does green and yellow make… a pretty color that you see on a bird or a dragonfly (he saw me painting like this recently)

What does white and red make? Pink

What does yellow and blue make? Green

I then asked him some similar questions… but his answers were astounding....

What does blue and green make? An ocean

What does blue with white make? The sky…

And what does black and white make? A zebra…

So, everyday, we are exploring the world, we are sharing what we know,

And we demonstrate to the younger children in our lives that color is all around us…

Have a colorful, whimsical day!!! I think a new children's book is being written by my son... what do you think?

The Butterfly Song: If I were a Butterfly!!!

If I were a butterfly, I'd thank you Lord, for giving me wings
If I were a robin in a tree, I'd thank you Lord, that I could sing,
If I were a fish in the sea, I'd wriggle my tail and I'd giggle with glee,
and I just Thank you, Father, for making me ME!!!

and so "The Butterfly Song" written by Brian Howard begins...

If you are interested in seeing more of the illustrations by Suzanne Gibson, please visit my portfolio, or submit a request by e-mailing me.
I'd love to hear from you!!!

See another project written and illustrated by Suzanne & her father, David... The Adventures of Sam Strawberry... become a pen pal to Sam and Suzy at www.samstrawberry.com

Current Project & Portfolio

Selections from: A Child's Garden of Verses

An Illustrated Story: Alice in Wonderland

An Illustrated Collection of Poetry for Children

100 Simple Stories - Bed Time stories for Parent and Child

The Adventures of Sam Strawberry

I've been busy

I've been busy getting my studio space ready to WORK!!!
New Artwork will be posted soon.

Happy Christmas... 2007!!!

This is a season for dreaming, and sharing, and learning about the dreams of others... and just by chance you have the ability to help someone else achieve their dream, or realize that they are capable of getting just a little bit further on their path... then it's your time and your turn to do so.

Take a moment this holiday season... regardless of what others say... and do something nice for someone else...

I don't know what my thing will be yet... but I'll know it when it happens.

Alpha Cards - Make learning fun!!!

A Friendly Fish

Who doesn't love a beautifully illustrated bright blue bouncing ball...

The perfect customized gift for any child, teacher or creative soul...

Field of Flowers

A Gray Goose by the Garden Gate

Alpha cards have been a creation of mine for many years. Frequently as a custom gift for a baby shower - or personalized prose or alliteration for wall art for the nursery. The style is simple and colorful, with as many elements starting with the selected letter as possible. Provide the name or initials, and some personal information appropriate... and let the rest just happen.