by kathleen-obrien | Apr 25, 2022 | 4 seasons, new art, Open Studio
Taking the time after a big event like Spring Into Art Open Studio to rerun the highlights through my mind makes me realize why I open the studio to the public. It can be summed in several ways; connections, conversations, conveniences, win-win for all. (more…)
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by kathleen-obrien | Mar 16, 2022 | 4 seasons, Art Farms, artist book, beads, celebrations, Open Studio, videos
It has been three years since the last Spring Into Art Open Studio. The previous celebration took place before (more…)
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by kathleen-obrien | Jan 6, 2022 | 4 seasons, new art
As I look back on a favorite month, December, the phrase that comes to mind is that it was our Season of Grace. A few things came together (more…)
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by kathleen-obrien | Dec 14, 2021 | 4 seasons, celebrations, inspiration
Note on January 1, 2022: Originally I posted one image with out text a day (sometimes two) during the 2021 Halcyon Days, the 7 days before Solstice until 7 days after. Now I have placed them in order in this one post. I chose photos of oil paintings, drawings, and collage from 1986 to the present that may be a peaceful contemplation for you. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Nov 21, 2021 | 4 seasons, Studio Special
“Backstories 16”, detail, by Kathleen O’Brien
I’ve been preparing the series “Backstories” for some time. It’s for the annual small art holiday special. “Backstories” is shared first to the loyal readers of my lovingly written emails and blogs as an appreciative thank you (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Oct 27, 2021 | 4 seasons, Art Farms, art shows, Open Studio, studio updates
Whether you celebrate The Night of the Ancestors (Samhuin), Dias de la Muertos, Halloween, or all of them, Happy Mid-Autumn Celebrations! (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Oct 25, 2021 | 4 seasons, mediums
The series “October” began with a free flow of writing messages. Some written in black ink, the color I associate with the autumn season, west direction and some in white china marker, invisible until painted over. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Oct 18, 2021 | 4 seasons, artist book
There Is No Hurry is the title from Alexander’s Library,for all seasons. This 32 page artist book is imbued with the reminder that in autumn the energy tends to push us to hurry, but really, there is no need to hurry, every season has its purpose, and reasons to savor each moment. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Oct 12, 2021 | 4 seasons, artist book, inspiration
The idea to create ”Alexander’s Library” slowly emerged after (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Jul 28, 2021 | 4 seasons, studio updates, works in progress
Celebrating Mid-Summer Studio Update
Happy Lughnasa, time of the first harvest. This time last year life at Sunwise Farm and Sanctuary was all about “Art of the Garden”, growing (more…)
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