by Kathleen O'Brien | May 23, 2018 | retrospective
These artworks are from 1983, sharing some thoughts as I continue to celebrate my 50th year as an artist. It is clear to me how influenced I was by Henry Miller, not only as a writer but also unbeknownst to me, an artist. (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | May 17, 2018 | retrospective
I’m still celebrating my 50th year as an artist, and remembering 1981-1982. Here’s a poor drawing that I love anyway, of a rare moment, because it shines with domestic pleasure and irony. (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | May 13, 2018 | retrospective
1977 and 1980 were landmark years in my life when I gave birth to my two children. Of course, this enhanced my experience as an artist. This post is timed to celebrate Mother’s Day today. (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | May 9, 2018 | retrospective
As previously mentioned, synchronicity was ever-present on my mind, due in large part to the tremendous inspiration I derived from learning about symbols and dream study from Carl Jung. If I have any regrets about parting with an art work (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | May 3, 2018 | art shows, retrospective
This post covers 50th Year as an Artist, 1971-1973. The first image is my first stab at a logo: Boulder Arts and Crafts Co-Op. It began as an official Co-Op, I was the first treasurer. About a dozen avant guard artisans banded together to begin a wonderful business that is still thriving today. It was a vibrant tribe of artisans determined to succeed at their art. (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Apr 25, 2018 | 4 seasons, Art Farms, Atlas of the Year, studio updates
It’s been a time of quiet progress since the last studio update, when I was focused on writing. That brought me to the finish line for Atlas of the Year, at least the writing and artwork. Next, it will take on several forms. For starters, the first installment of a print version is Atlas of the Year, Spring, East, Journal which I’m excited to premier at Spring Into Art, the next open studio April 28. In the works: a class, Atlas of the Year: mapping the path of our true being. (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Apr 21, 2018 | 4 seasons, Open Studio
I’m not telling all, but just some things you’ll see at Spring into Art. Having my studio open four times a year motivates me to come up with surprises, new art, new projects, new products, new landscape vistas. It is a peek experience to greet and show you around, I would never want to hear that you have been here before and therefore, seen it all. (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Apr 17, 2018 | retrospective
Reading yet another inspiring piece by Henry Miller the other night, I was pierced with the arrow of the muse as to how to celebrate my 50th year as an artist. (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Apr 11, 2018 | Open Studio
I am pleased to announce there are eight new Mothers Day cards that will be available at the Spring into Art open studio (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Apr 4, 2018 | 4 seasons, retrospective
Home of Ancestors is a series of oil paintings that express the energies of the four seasons – four directions inspired by a Celtic perspective. These are a few paintings from the spring and east section, 1996. I’m only now realizing how Atlas of the Year evolved from (more…)