Wednesday, December 18, 2013

LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS: Giving the Gift of Art

FOR THE ARTIST OR CREATIVE SPIRIT IN YOU LIFE, CONSIDER THE GIFT OF ART, ART LESSONS, OR A WORKSHOP.






  
CUSTOMIZED TO YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, and age appropriate.

From Toddler, Teen, Trouble-maker, and anywhere in-between.... 
I will create a custom art packet for your artist.  










Art Supplies, Books, Pencils, Paper, and anything else to make your gift personal.  






I am looking forward to putting some SPRINGTIME workshops on my 2014 calendar. Parents, please look at your school days off and see if you would like your kids to have an art day at Suzanne's Studio - Fine Art, Interiors, Art Instruction...



January 20th: MLK Holiday
January 27th: Torrance - Student Free Day
Feb 10th: School Holiday (Torrance) 
Feb 17th: School Holiday (Torrance)
April 7 - 11: Spring Break (Torrance)

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Sunday, November 3, 2013

"Whoo" are you thinking of when you see these Owly Images?

All of these Items are Originals: One of a Kind....  There are no duplicates, however, I will make some more similar to what you see here.

Currently showing the "Harvest Owl" collection.

Owl T-shirt
Size: Medium in Green
Original Art by Suzanne Gibson


  $22.00

"Midnight Owl" 
Black Olefin Lightweight Tote Bag
  $12.00

"Harvest Owl"
Canvas Linen Tote Bag

 $20.00

Hand Painted Note Box
"Owl"
$15.00

Owl Print Notecards
Original Art by Suzanne Gibson

6 cards $12.00

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Wednesday's After School Class









inspired by trees.... 
Watercolor:
Learning about Transparent Layers, Variety of Colors in Similar Families, and Using Various Brushes....

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Endangered Tiger


This is an upcoming Art Project for the Middle Schoolers!!!!

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Paint and Play: Autumn Painting Workshops

You are Invited to Paint and Play,  a series of after school art workshops.


When & Where: time and location to be arranged with YOU!!!

After School, Evenings, Weekends, or Private Lessons scheduled one-on-one.
Daytime Lessons for adults or home-schooled children are available too!

What:  Art Lessons taught by Suzanne Gibson (Mrs. Gibson)


Six Autumn Art Lessons…  
Seasonal Art Projects.

Harvest Owl – Crayon & Watercolor

Harvest Moon with Cat – Mixed Media

Autumn Trees – Watercolor

Pretty Pumpkins – Acrylic on Canvas

 Golden Sunset – Paper & Pastels

Landscape – Acrylic on Canvas


Cost: $80 Per Student,  6 lessons paid in advance upon registration.
RSVP directly to Suzanne / gibsonandgibson@socal.rr.com

Or call (310) 739-5978

Monday, August 26, 2013

Monday, June 3, 2013

Custom Travel Kits - Art on the Go

It's the time of year when school is coming to an end, and the kids are bringing home the stuff that needs to be stored, sorted, gifted, or just thrown away because the teachers are clearing out their classrooms.  So we get our kids backpacks that are washable, recyclable, or just disastrous and the only good thing to do is throw them away too.  I suggest a few things with those savable bags... and create a traveling art bag.


So what to put in the bag?  It all depends on the kids... their needs... their interests, and of course, the destination and the method you'll be travelling.  If you are going on a train, play or in a car or r.v., the methods of storage and transport may vary.  Watercolor pencils, oil pastels, even crayons will either melt or dry up depending on conditions.  The type of paper or drawing surface may vary as well.

These are just suggestions, and I can customize a travel bag for any child, or adult artist who would enjoy a bag on the go.  (note: if you are travelling to a warm climate - out in the desert where crayons may melt if left in a car, pack twistables or colored pencils...  I will NEVER forget the day my favorite Magenta Crayon melted into the seat seams of our family station wagon, nor will I forget my father's reaction because there was a magenta wax stain on the seat. (hot melted wax on hot vinyl)...  a memory of sad melted magenta :(

Custom Travel Kits - Art on the Go
$30 - $45 depending on what is in them - tailored to your children & your own personal requests! With a little "Suzanne" pizazz thrown in for fun! (I can't exactly tell you everything, otherwise the kids can't share with you their amazement when they open it)...
  • $30.00 / The Fiona Pack: Designed for the Girl - on - the - Go

  • $30.00 / The Alexander Adventure Pack: FOR ADVENTUROUS BOYS 
  • add nature/scavenger hunt /explorer details / space / surf / science

  • $45 / David's Discovery Pack / Fine-Art Supplies and Additional Resources to help those older kids get more out of their discovery pack.  - Customized to the child's growing need to learn and read.  Blank Journal & more advanced tools and resources are included.  (Example: David is researching the locations of our summer road trip and creating a working journal of our trip.)  

  • $25 - $50 / The Grown Up Discovery Pack - full of art supplies and creative resources to make your travel journey an artful experience.  Customized for your specific wants and needs, and more... 


  • * Bag / Backpack 
  1. Notebook / Pad of Paper
  2. Clip-board or Hard Board Surface / Dry Erase Board & Markers
  3. Crayons, Markers, or Colored Pencils in a Plastic Case.
  4. Gel Pastels - Watercolors - Acrylics - Watercolor Pencils
  5. Coloring / Activity Books

Messenger Bags - Sketchbooks - Clipboard - Writing Journals - Crayons and Markers
Activity Books / Coloring Books / Age Appropriate Sketching & Drawing & Painting tools


Colored Pencils - Mini Markers - Clipboard - Pencil Case - ideal for little fingers.


Paints - Pastels - Watercolors - Charcoals are included as age-appropriate** requests are made

If I get a hold of gel-watercolors like these, I include them.  They are easy to use and  don't make a mess.

**on-line resources to help you with your child's interactive art journey - and I can provide a short lesson to help you and your child utilize the art tools that are included.

*note that the bags shown in these pictures are my own children's re-cycled messenger bags.  I am packing them up for our summer road trip later in August.

Thursday, May 2, 2013

May Special: $75 off plus art kit with purchase of a Summer Art Card!!!

month of may specials!!!
purchase an art card - $ 325.00
and get:  10 art lessons (studio, fundamentals, gallery, or backyard) and an art kit.
hours and dates can be arranged at the time of purchase.  flexible scheduling.  



link to drop down buy now tab to purchase your art card now.  

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

PRE ORDER COLORING BOOKS

THE APRIL COLORING PAGES will be joined together to create a coloring book.

I will be putting them together for $25 / and $5 from each book sold will be directly donated to various charities...


Currently:

Option 1 = Team Punch Cancer in the Face / Taylor & Anastasia will be walking the 3-day in Seattle.

Option 2 = Team Susan / Susan and Friends (including me) will walk the 2 day /AVON walk in Santa Barbara, in September

Option 3 = Suzanne's Art School = This options allows me to bring art supplies and lessons to various organizations, donate my time and materials and continue bringing art to everyone... no matter what!

Go to the "Buy it Now" on the side and make your selection today.  The books will be printed at the end of April and Sent shortly thereafter!

Thanks, Suzanne



Saturday, April 6, 2013