Who, What and Why?
Susan Bird Artwork, Playful Art with Heart. Our Mission:
To bring a smile to the world through playfulness. To encourage joy. To inspire other creators who produce uplifting work. To offer affordable art. To leaven the stresses in our world with ripples of positivity.
Sue Sarah Gilbert - Artist & Owner
Raised in Connecticut, Sue graduated from Mills College and subsequently studied film and advertising design at ArtCenter College of Design. She moved to the Seattle area in 1992. Over the years she has worked in graphic design, photography, and filmmaking. In 2010 Sue turned to mixed media, crafting intricately layered artworks using paint, paper, fabric, plastic, and even candy wrappers. These proved popular with her audience.
In 2016, Sue won the People’s Choice Award at the juried Northwest Collage Society Show for her collage, "She Was Troubled by Premonitions." She has sold her work in art shows and shops in and around Seattle. Her art is proudly displayed in homes in Washington, Oregon, California, Georgia, Illinois, and Pennsylvania.
Raised on fairy tales, children's illustrations and cartoons, Sue came of age during the 60s with its influx of pop art culture. Her art has become a creative synthesis of those influences. These days she works primarily digitally as an installation artist. She is thrilled to be currently featured on the subway walls in NYC.
Susan Bird
Our brand is named after Sue's muse, Susan Bird. Like music in the background, she’s a constant source of inspiration, encouragement and motivation. Some might call her a spirit guide.
This is kind of what she looks like!
Work With Us - licensing & collaborations
We are seeking opportunities to license our artworks for wall art, installations and murals. We welcome collaborations!
If we can help your idea shine, please contact us!
