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 | Sep 23, 2021 | artist book, artists, inspiration
I’m Back
I’m back from a most wonderful reunion with my children and grandchildren! But I’m still not back from posting on social media. The time zooms by (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Sep 2, 2021 | art shows
Opening
I am happy to announce that “Bamboo Structures”, was created for and is featured in the online exhibit “Opening”. It is curated by Sergio Gomez for the members of Art NXT Level. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Aug 12, 2021 | art shows, collectors, retrospective
Bridge Across Time
In 1988 I wrote: “I am attracted to petroglyphs in a deep way. They came from a time when art was an integral aspect of community, when the artist was a healer. Even though scientists are reluctant to give meaning to these symbols I think ancient artisans knew that the power of manifesting an image was to cross the bridge to spiritual nourishment. “Bridge Across Time” was the first oil painting in a series of over 100 that depict petroglyphs. (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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by Kathleen O'Brien | Jun 20, 2021 | 4 seasons
Happy Summer Solstice, and best wishes for a spectacular season for you to get out and about. I wanted to let you know I am taking a hiatus (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Jun 17, 2021 | art shows
Beginnings Endings
Coming or going? Where does one leave off and the next one begin? Apart and together, crossing and passing. On Aka threads we retrace our steps, begin again. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Jun 3, 2021 | art shows, inspiration, retrospective
Harmony, New Harmony
Sweet thoughts occur after a recent trip to America’s prettiest art town to pick up artwork from New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art. It marked the end of an era, and got me reminiscing about that period and how much the town has meant to me as an artist. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | May 8, 2021 | new art, works in progress
“Seeing from Both Sides” is a little black and white book that started with the Beltane bonfire. In a rare moment of clarity, I remembered (more…)
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