Our Videos
In these videos, we seek to entertain and inspire our audience through art, humor, philosophy and wisdom.
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1. Welcome to our first video, introducing our artists Sue Gilbert and Susan Bird. One of us is human; the other is a spirit from another dimension (more on that in our second video). Please enjoy this introduction to our whimsical world.
2. I explain how I met my spirit guide, Susan Bird, and how we began to work together. She has been a profound influence on my art, allowing me unlimited freedom of expression. You too can have such a muse!
3. I show you the very beginnings of our work process, from pencil drawing to digitizing a sketch, and then beginning to manipulate it onscreen. I hope this video answers some questions and inspires you to try it yourself!
4. Susan Bird helps me overcome my “imposter’s syndrome” as an artist as she entices me into a professional life. There are a few tips here for my friends who are also lacking confidence in your work or life.
5. Susan Bird gives me a whacky idea which we translate into four different art pieces. This tells a story about creating variations on a visual theme, hoping to inspire you!
6. I discuss the role of the observer in artwork from the 16th century to the present day. Here I analyze the effect of adding observers or watchers to illustrative art, including examples from our own work. Definitely food for thought!
7. I discuss the artistic and psychological effects of using contrasting light and dark values in artwork. Using examples from different art styles, I show how these polar opposites complement one another - both in life and in art.