California Irish Arts - Grand Opening

Today, August 30th, 2025

The California Irish Arts Center 

Was officially opened with a stellar Ribbon cutting ceremony. CIA founder and president, Erin Scott-Haines had the honor of cutting the Ribbon with delegates from Harbor City and the City of Los Angeles.

She was flanked by many of her dance students and fellow CIA members including Musicians, Sports Coaches, and Artists who contribute to the various Irish Culture Camps, special events, and programs throughout the year. 

Please Visit the CALIFORNIA IRISH ARTS to learn more about Music, Sports, Language, and Art classes being offered all year round.

Suzanne Gibson with Artist in Residence, Brian Boylan.

Brian Boylan is the Artist in Residence for the California Irish Arts center. He has numerous Pastel and Mixed Media paintings on the CIA Gallery Walls. During the days festivities, Brian had the opportunity to address the attendees and share details and stories about his work. 

Art Classes

Irish Arts Education (Irish culture camps)

Field Trips (TRIPS TO IRELAND)

Celebrating Irish Arts, Culture and Heritage 

Suzanne has been supporting and providing arts education to the McNulty School of Irish Dance, Summer and Winter Camps for over 10 years.

Painting, Drawing, and Celtic Arts History, Traditional and Modern techniques, and Studio Arts Practice.

Join us for our next adventure.

Fine Art Note-cards

Most of My Painted Images can be Ordered as Fine Art Note-cards.  Please contact me directly if you see an image or have an idea for a set of cards better suited for your needs.  Custom orders always welcome, and each image is created as a "Frame able" piece of art, so it is a gift on it's own.

If it is a Photo or an Original Watercolor or Hand-painted Card, that will be noted in the description and reflected in the price.

All Cards.... a portion of the price is donated to the Cancer Care Center in Redondo Beach.

Please see the previous post for Pricing Ideas...

Hand Painted Greeting Cards

Hand Painted Greeting Cards

Ocean Waves - a Blank Card Collection in Ocean Colors.

Each Card is Hand Painted in Watercolors with a Variety of Swirls and Waves.

"The Four Seasons" (Shown - Autumn)

2 of each season = set of 8 cards  / $18.00

Trees in the 4 Seasons 

Spring (has blossoms)

Summer (bright Sunshine and Green Grass below)

Autumn (similar to what is pictured)

Winter (bare with cool tones and snow)

Thank You!  Variety Pack

8 cards with a variety of images = set of 8 cards  / $18.00

 All have Thank You! Somewhere in the cover image.

Choose from: Floral, Animal, Whimsical or Decorative

"Come over and sit awhile with me!"

a blank card which perhaps could be an invitation for tea or lunch?  Or a housewarming card?

A sample of the blank decorative cards in the "variety pack - all occasion"

set of 8 cards  / $18.00

"Fun Flowers" a series of whimsical flowers in bright fun colors.

set of 8 cards  / $18.00

"JUST FOLLOWING THE SUN" a series of cards suitable for encouragement or safe travels.

Each shows an animal (like the Turtle above) on a path, heading towards the sunshine.

Images in the current works include:

Turtle (shown), Giraffe, Dolphins, Elephants, Monkeys, 

There will be a "Moonlit Skies" collection that obviously will have more evening and dusk images, using Owls, Wolves and other Night-Time Creatures.

Sets of 8 / $18 

Some Flowers are Fun Flowers - Seasonal Flowers with A Variety of Reasons or Seasons.

The above is a test image for the upcoming holiday season.  Testing new paints and color schemes can only happen if I actually draw and paint with them. 

I will be auctioning off my "Test Samples" soon!  

Join my page of Facebook to learn more and get updates on this upcoming Auction (in OCTOBER)

"Mermaid's Treasure Trove"

"Mermaid's Treasure Trove"
Mixed Medium / Collage, Stones, Brass, Acrylic, Glass, Shells, Recycled Wood.

This pretty underwater world is a combination of fun and play with a variety of techniques.  Ranging from recycled paper and broken art glass to glitter and whimsy.  This Mermaid could represent any young girl...  Approximately 51" tall x 38" wide...

$2,800 / contact me directly, or link on the side menu and BUY NOW!!

Notecards on Sale - NOW

Morning Has Broken

Island Palm

Really?

Proud Peacock

New Items Coming Soon.

Notecards, Greeting Cards, Personalized Paintings,
Custome Plaques and Murals...

A variety of styles, sizes, and themes.... for your enjoyment.

Adding art to your own private collection...

Adding art to your own personal art collection is a great way to enhance your home interior...

"The Lighthouse" is ideal in this Beach Themed Guest Bedroom.

"Sailboat" in bright primary colors is ideal for a children's room

"The Elephant & Grasshopper" is a great compliment to this safari themed room

This large scaled image of Hawaii was inspired from photos taken by the client

it measures 5' x 5'

Contact me directly for more details and quotes: E-mail Suzanne

Updating the For Sale section fo the studio store...

What started off as a simple "edit" turned into another mini-project...  creating and importing various pieces of art that best represent my work...

In addition to what you see, there's a whole lot you don't see.....  and that's why I encourage you to browse, and then contact me personally to see what art best suits your needs...


New items iclude the "Simon Series"...  customized name plates, starting at size 6 x 8" ($20) to custom sizes which start at $100 (deposit)...

I look forward to sharing more of my work with you!

:)
Suzanne
Contact Suzanne Directly

Holiday Shopping!!! Super Saturday Sale...

"Peace Rose" - Oil Pastel - $100.00

"Eucalyptus Leaves" - Watercolor  $25.00

"Harbor Seals" - Watercolor / Black Mat  - $100.00

"Birds of Paradise" 12" x 12" Oil on Canvas / Gallery Wrap $100.00

"Cactus" - Acrylic  - $25.00

"Fabric Folds" - Acrylic on Canvas - 6" x 12" $25.00

SOLD

"Humpty Dumpty" / this is a piece for a child's bedroom, whimsical illustrations based on favorite nursery rhymes.  No two images will be the same, even if based on the same words.  Colors are adjusted to match/coordinate with the color scheme and personal taste / style of the child (parents) room.

"Pink Flower" - Acrylic on Canvas

$ 25.00

Where do I go from here?

25 Rose Ornaments

Hand Painted Ornaments....



The Melissa Project:
Pricing and Descriptions...

Custom Greeting and Note Cards

Sets of Greeting Cards and Note Cards.

3 cards with a complimentary color card and envelope. No two cards are the same.
Each is $2 / 3 for $5

Palm Tree...


10 Note Cards with Envelopes
$15


Prints starting at $40







Pink Rose

Digital Print - Greeting Cards
With Envelopes

$2 each / set of 6 for $10








Poppies
Print of Original Artwork

Notecards -

$2 each / 6 for $10