2.22.22 Twoday in the Studio
2.22.22, twoday, my day in the studio; I am starting on the more daunting project of documenting art from the 1980’s and 1990’s. To back up, (more…)
State of Grace Paintings
Here is a portfolio I created for the “State of Grace”paintings. It includes the newest series, “Blessings”, inspired by the words of John O’Donohue.
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Videos of Alexander’s Library Books
Sparked by a goal to show a collection on Artwork Archive of artist books created in the past year, (more…)
Self Portraiture
After a discussion about self portraiture, my student began to draw her first self portrait. We talked about how we are the only ones who (more…)
Celebrating Mid-Winter, Studio Update 2022
The returning and increasing light is daily perceptible, welcome and cheering. Now it is peaceful after a transition to the new year after snow, rain, tornados, fires. This Mid-winter, Imbolc, Candlemas season (more…)
Just Ask
As I spend these first weeks of the new year planning my path forward, based on the solid foundation of the inner work done (more…)
Our Season of Grace
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…)
Halcyon Days Celebration
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…)
“Backstories”
“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…)
Homestead Then and Now, Guest Post by Greg Orth
Author: Greg Orth, footnote by KO’B
“At the recent Open Studio event held by my wife Kathleen O’Brien, I was lucky to have a chance to talk about our homestead, and the 22 years spent developing Sunwise Farm and Sanctuary. In doing so I was reminded of some of the decisions made (more…)