by Kathleen O'Brien | Apr 26, 2021 | Studio Special, studio updates, talismans
Celebrating Mid-Spring Studio Update
Isn’t this just the most favorite time of year for many people? The lusty month of May lies ahead at Mid-Spring, Beltane, Mother’s Day, Earth Day and here in Kentucky, Derby Day. All the green is busting out, like we humans are also emerging out of the pandemic. There is much to be grateful for. (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Apr 20, 2021 | art shows, artists, beads
II am pleased that all three of my Rock Paperglyphs were selected for the virtual exhibition Rock Paper Scissors, curated by Kate Savage for Arts Connects Lexington. Artists were asked to respond to the idea of “Rock, Paper, Scissors”. (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Apr 17, 2021 | artist book
You know how sad it is to finish a good book, well that’s how I feel as I finished Nesting book. But I pushed ahead to include it in the Bel Studio Special. The theme is all about the Beltane season; coupling, nesting and honoring motherhood. (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Mar 14, 2021 | art shows, artists
A few days ago Sergio Gomez, curator, teacher and artist from Art NXT Level wrote: (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Mar 8, 2021 | 4 seasons, Studio Special
On this sunny morning, I’m working on the Spring Studio Special, coming soon to a screen near you. Subscribers know that the first few days (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Feb 24, 2021 | 4 seasons, works in progress
We started this year thinking the winter would be mild. Many days I had the front door to the studio open. Now we have another fiery icy mid-winter to add to the memory banks. It seems to hit around Valentines’ Day. (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Jan 31, 2021 | 4 seasons
Imbolc means literally “in the belly”, which refers to both the birthing of young animals and the presence of Brigit in the center of the world at this time. Below, I say more about the holiday, taken from Atlas of the Year. (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Jan 28, 2021 | 4 seasons, studio updates, talismans
The returning and increasing light is daily perceptible and cheering. This Imbolc, Candlemas time is associated with St. Bridgid. Mid-winter seems more like pre-spring when I notice robins congregating on the lawn. (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Dec 23, 2020 | 4 seasons, Open Studio, retrospective
Today I finished my year review that is titled “20+ things I liked about 2020”. It’s December 23, The Day Out of Time, (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Dec 14, 2020 | 4 seasons, celebrations, inspiration
I love this day and the following days, my favorite time of the year, as it is for many of you. On December 14 the Halcyon Days begin. It’s an ancient mythological tradition, (more…)