Susan M Gibbons

"The Arrival of Li Po" Encaustic on Cradled Board 30" x 30" x 1.5" $2700 Contact information, please email smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Close to Nothing" Encaustic on Cradled Board 48" x 48" x 1.5" $5000 Contact information: smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To view more of Susan's work, please visit, http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Uncried Sorrows" Encaustic on Cradled Board 48" x 48" x 1.5" $5000 Contact information: smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of Susan's work, please visit http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"In the Depths" Encaustic on Cradled Board 48" x 48" x 1.5" $5000 For purchase information, please contact  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To view more of my work, please visit http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Integration I" Charcoal on Toned Grey Paper 11" x 14" w/o frame $100 Available through my studio.  For purchase information, please contact me at smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Nebula - Light Amidst Darkness" Encaustic on Cradled Board 18" x 24" x 2" $800 Available though the Studio of Susan M. Gibbons Contact Information: smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of Susan M. Gibbons' work, please visit: http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Nebula IV" Encaustic on Paper 12" x 12" / Available $500 To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com To contact me, please email me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com

"Nebula III" Encaustic on Paper  Mounted on Board 12" x 12" / Available $500 To view more of Susan M. Gibbons' work,  please visit http://www.susanmgibbons.com To contact, please email at smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com

"Nebula II" Encaustic on Paper Mounted on Board 12"  x  12" / Available $500 To view more work by Susan M. Gibbons, please visit http://www.susanmgibbons.com For inquiries, please contact the artist at smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com

This is the first in the diptych I'm creating experimenting with horizontal and vertical orientations.  An encaustic on cradled board, this 20"x20" panel has golds, blacks, browns, and whites within it.  Contemplating the concept of Interstice (the space in between), I'm adding color to the bands to see what happens when it is added.  Be on the look out for the second in the diptych! To see more of my work, please visit my website at http://www.susanmgibbons.com Inquires, please contact me at smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com

"Integration I" Charcoal on Toned Grey Paper 11" x 14" $125 The first in a series of charcoal drawings exploring the medium of charcoal and acromatic color schemes.  The looseness and rhythm of the piece is demonstrated by the hatching marks within it.  The greys care created in the drawing by the integrating lines from the two contrasting areas.   For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Golden Terrain" Encaustic on Masonite 20" x 16"  $450 This encaustic painting features multiple textures of reds, golds, browns, and blacks.  The shimmer of the iridescent gold enhances the hues and layers and is reminsicent of the earthen terrain.   For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Royalty" Encaustic on Cradled Board  18" x 48" $1700 "Royalty", an encaustic painting that incorporates jewel - toned hues such as purple, magenta, and gold.  This work captures the rich colors with textures and subtleties.  The movement created within this piece allows the hues to be seen within the center of the work.   For purchase information, please contact me at smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Unearthed" Encaustic Mixed Media Artist's Book 12.5" x 16.5" $800 This artist's book encorporates encaustic, metal, raffia grass, and dirt on Thai Bird's Nest paper.  Mounted on board, the colors reflect those of the earth:  blacks, browns, terra cottas, and white.  The swirling of hues is created by applying heat to fuse the layers of encaustic together along with the dirt.  The ripped area in the center of the piece reveals the metal underneath it.   For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Unbound" Encaustic and Mixed Media Book  on Thai Bird's Nest Paper 14.25" x 17" $850 The title of the piece is inspired by the tear in its center.  The ripped raffia grass stitching creates the focal point of the book.  The textures created from the paper and paint brings variety to the piece.  Hues of yellow, white, and brown compliment the colors of the metal pieces. For purchase information, please contact me at smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Hidden Voices" Encaustic, Found Object, and Grass Paper  on Thai Bird's Nest Paper Book 12 1'4" x 15 1/4" $800 This mixed media book utilizes red Thai Bird's Nest paper with black encaustic paint.  Stitched together with raffia grass, the tear in the center reveals the metal objects hidden within the book.  The textures created from the grass paper creates variation with the hues of black.   For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Earthen Mysteries" Mixed Media Encaustic Book 12" x 16" $700 Dirt, wax, and metal combine to create this artist's book.  Stitched together with raffia grass on Thai Bird's Nest Paper, the colors and textures mimic those of the earth.  Subtleties within the white echo the terra cotta color throughout the piece. For purchase information, please contact me at smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more os my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Bound" Mixed Media Encaustic Book 11" x 17 1/2" Mounted on Board $700 Part a the Book Series exploring the concept of hidden and revealed, this work has metal objects hidden within it.  The sewing of the raffia grass hides the found objects.  The title refers to the book being completely closed, never to be otened.   For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Bound" Mixed Media Encaustic Book 11" x 17 1/2" Mounted on Board $700 Part a the Book Series exploring the concept of hidden and revealed, this work has metal objects hidden within it.  The sewing of the raffia grass hides the found objects.  The title refers to the book being completely closed, never to be otened.   For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Remnants of Memory" Encaustic and Found Object Collage on Thai Bird's Nest Paper Mounted on board 22" x 12 1/4" (includes nail and fringe) $800 This work utilizes ochre and dark brown to unify the hues with the sticthed raffia grass, adding textural elements to the natural Thai bird's nest paper.  The large nail within the piece, helps divide picture plane into contrasting areas.   For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"The Constant in the Depths" Encaustic and Found Object Collage  on Thai Bird's Nest Paper 22 1/2" x 5" $800 This spiritually minded piece references the Constant - God - within the dark times of life.  Using blacks, browns, reds with the rusted metal and raffia grass, the collaged painting is mindful of a  ritualistic totem.   For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Secured" Encaustic and Found Object Collage on Thai Bird's Nest Paper 10 3/4" x 7 3/4"  (includes fringe) $150 This intimate collage incorporates dirt, raffia grass, found object and encaustic paint on Thai bird's nest paper.  The title is inspired by the placement and securing the metal in the collage.  The stitching references the Constant - God, while the circular object references the Self.   For purchase information, please contact me at smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Rising Above" Encaustic and Found Object Collage on Thai Bird's Nest Paper 22 1/2" x 51/4" $800 This mixed media collage reflects the rising above adversity.  The dark, black/brown hues contrast with the silver cruciform shape that outlines the found object.  The stitching is raffia grass which represents the Constant - God.   For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

9/19/15 The Invitation Darkened emotions Brushing by Calling with a Melancholy sweetness Beckoning an answer Towards the void Yielding to the fragrance Only for a moment Just long enough To decline The invitation 

"Exposed II" Encaustic and Found Object on Thai Bird's Nest Paper 22 1/4" x 7 3/4" $800 This piece highlights the found object that has been exposed from the paper that originally covered it.  The textures are enhanced by the raffia grass stitching and the Thai bird's nest paper itself.with complimenting hues of terra cotta, brown, with touches of green. For purchase information, please contact me at smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit by website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

9/18/15 Release The awaited calm Within the serenity Of quieted voices Remains Lightened shoulders Frees the disquiet Of the anxious And disheartened Embracing the light From the darkness The glow of hope Begins to arise Breathing in Brings an offering Of blessed release

"Exposed" Encaustic and Found Object on Thai Bird's Nest Paper 22 1/2" x 7 1/4" $800 This piece shows the exposed found object that was originally hidden within the torn paper covering it, hence the title.  Thinking of the concept of hidden and revealed, the burnt metal was meant to be seen and not concealed.  The colors of terra cotta and brown compliment the hues of the object. For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

9/17/15 Sacred Space Within the space Of learning to Listen and remain Comes a stillness That speaks louder Than words Calms the ire And silences The cries Settles into the sacred And whispers Holy, holy, holy

"Earthen Fire" Encaustic and Found Object on Thai Bird's Nest Paper 22" x 15 1/4" $900 Fire red and terra cotta colored dirt stitched with raffia grass make up this found object collage painted with encaustic.  The textures along with the brilliant hues create a striking piece that makes a bold statement.  For purchase information, please contact me at smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Dark Night of the Soul" Encaustic and Found Object on Thai Bird's Nest Paper 22" x 6" $800 The found object in this piece was discovered laying on the ground in Denver, CO, just waiting to be placed within a contemplative work of art.  The stitching represents the Constant, God, that which is always present, and the object is representative of the Self.  Painted in blacks, terra cottas, and browns, these hues accentuate the subtle colors of the object.  For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Amalgam" Encaustic and Found Object Collage 17" x 10 1/2" $700 This encaustic collage, stiched together by raffia grass, utilizes colors that matches the burnt hues of the metal.  An assortment of textures and tones, the collage shimmers with blues, grays, metallics, and a hint of green.  For purchase information, please contact me at smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

9/11/15 A Reminder Crisp and clear The brightness Fills the day Once remembering Memories of Sadness and tears A bird flies A dog barks A cat sneaks in the grass A gentle reminder Of awakened hope

9/11/15 Remembrance Vivid reminders Of screams and tears Dust and debris And crunching metal The ache now renewed Like a peeled off scab Revisits the ghosts  Of memories past

"Beneath the Constant" Encaustic and Found Object on Thai Bird's Nest Paper 22 1/2" x 8" $800 This encaustic painting utilizes raffia grass for the stitching and found objects for the collage elements. This series of work references the redemption of the object by using the tossed and discarded pieces of detritus and repurposing them within a framework of beauty. For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To view more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com  

"Beneath the Terrain" Encaustic and Found Object on Thai Bird's Nest Paper 20" x 8"  $800  This encaustic collage incorporates stitching and found object within the painting.  The dirt mixed with the paint gives a depth to the textural element.  Raffia grass stitched through the Thai Bird's Nest paper creates the fringe edging along the piece. For purchase information, please contact me at smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"In the Mist" Encaustic on Paper 16" x 20" $600 This painting presents the subtleties of diffused value and color.  Inspired by the morning mist rising and fading, the blues, greys, whites, blacks/browns all come together in the ethereal piece.   For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Movement IV" Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40" x 1.5" $1800 This painting within the Interstice Series features warm and cool hues within the black and white bands.  Drips of contrasting tones add a subtle variety to the piece.  Referencing music, the rhythm of the bands set a cadence of tempo for the work. For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Movement III" Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40" x 1.5" $1800 Part of the Interstice Series, the bands in the painting refer to the "space in between".  Also referencing music, the cadence of the rhythm with the contrast of black and white sets the tempo of this piece.  Varying hues are intermixed within the dark and light areas giving variety to the work.   For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

"Movement II" Acrylic on Canvas 30" x 40" x 1.5" $1800    This painting is part of the Interstice Series in acrylic.  Reminiscent of the rhythm esstablished with music, the painting provides a series of beats and rests.  The contrast of black and white gives a cadence that works in conjunction of the tempo of the piece.   For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com To see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com

8/26/15 If only… The quaking leaves Shimmer in the breeze The light reflected By the movement Briefly filling My soul’s disquiet To drink in rays And be content with the sun

"Cadence III" Encaustic on Cradled Board 30" x 30" x 1.5" $1500 Inspired by the idea of Interstice (the space in between), this encaustic painting plays with visual texture to create a rhythmic pattern.  The contrast between the black and the white signifies accent and release of the beat.   For purchase information, please contact me at  smgibbonsfineartist@gmail.com Tp see more of my work, please visit my website at  http://www.susanmgibbons.com