by Kathleen O'Brien | Aug 10, 2017 | art shows, works in progress
Blank
Ever since my mother’s death I’ve been blank. That’s OK, it’s like being on vacation, vacating the normal track of ambition. It’s not like nothing’s happening, it’s just all quiet and deep. Realizations arise at odd moments, sometimes propelling an action like processing of tomatoes, send an email invitation, consider what is left and what I want to leave behind, or cry at a memory or a missing.
It’s blank because there’s nothing really to fill the gap between mother daughter, lost in the leaving.
Curious thing is, I accept this blankness, as a sign I’m being initiated into true elder hood. It’s scary but exciting also. Because in that state the most pleasant thing is to bring out a blank sheet of white paper and pool some color into it, not knowing why or what for. It’s all new territory, secret realms from within, around and through emerge into ART.
Galaxies of Color, watercolor 9X12 by Kathleen O’Brien
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Apr 1, 2017 | art shows, artists
“The Illustrated Word” schedule
“The Illustrated Word”, schedule is listed below. (next; Kentucky Crafted: The Market, April 21-23) The Kentucky Arts Council exhibit connects visual art and literature. The 29 artists in the exhibit (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Mar 27, 2017 | art shows, artists
“225: Artists Celebrate Kentucky’s History” Reception
We thoroughly enjoyed the “225: Artists Celebrate Kentucky’s History” reception thanks to warm hosting from Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, curator Gwen Heffner and Executive Director, Todd Finley. Thank you all artists who made this a stellar exhibition, which fortunately goes until September 23. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Mar 19, 2017 | art shows
The Reception for “Gridworks Revisited” Was Grand
Frankie York, owner of New Editions Gallery said “We’ve done this show before but not like this! Imagine 60 plus artists, over 120 paintings, any subject matter, all 12×12 and you have GRIDWORKS REVISITED! Join us for this fun show featuring some of Kentucky’s finest.” Many people showed up for the reception despite the poor weather. It continues until May 12, so treat yourself to an uplifting show with much variety, something for everyone! (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Jan 31, 2017 | art shows, studio updates
Celebrating this mid-winter time of Imbolc I’m amazed at how busy January has been. More than ever I am beginning this New Year firmly committed to the pursuit of happiness and connection through love and creativity. This is my wish for you as well. When I think of the time that has passed since Samhuin, the journey through the dark time of the year, it is one of art and life coming and going. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Dec 6, 2016 | 4 seasons, art shows, artists, Open Studio
2016 Year Review
Even though we still have a few weeks of the year left, I have finished my review. It’s a grounding process that I enjoy, and hope you find inspiration in reading it. I’ve included a few photos of the pages below. The PDF takes a few seconds to download: 2016 Review Kathleen O’Brien
Cover of the 2016 Review by Kathleen O’Brien
Page 1 of the 2016 Review by Kathleen O’Brien
Page 9 of the 2016 Review by Kathleen O’Brien
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Nov 2, 2016 | art shows, artists, Open Studio
My Guests for ARTTOUR
I’m so happy to share special guests with visitors who come soon to the Annual Open Studios ARTTOUR. Encaustic sculpture artist, Michelle Hayden and Abiding Grace Farm Artisan Foods owner Sherman Fracher, will be here as well as Greg’s Antique Corner. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Oct 26, 2016 | 4 seasons, art shows, artists, Open Studio, studio updates
Beloved apricot blush zinnia, 5th generation from Sunwise Farm & Sanctuary
Celebrating Mid-Autumn, Studio Update
Welcome to mid-season studio update with news since mid-summer; Annual Open Studios ARTTOUR, Horizon exhibit and talk, new art, and more. We are grateful that the hard work of summer is behind us, our gardens fed us well, our milkweed has attracted many Monarchs who are still sipping nectar from the zinnias. This is a favorite time of year, when we can slow down and count our blessings, Samhuin, the night of the Ancestors, is in five days. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Oct 12, 2016 | art shows, artists, works in progress
Art Talk at Community Arts Center
Brandon Long, Program Director at Community Art Center the host for “Horizon: Contemporary Landscape”, invited me to talk about my piece in the exhibit, “Let us do our best, even if it gets us nowhere.” I always say yes because (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Jul 31, 2016 | art shows, Open Studio, studio updates, works in progress
Celebrating Mid-Summer, Studio Update
Abundance at Sunwise Farm and Sanctuary July 2016
Welcome to mid-season studio update with news since mid-spring; Sunwise Open Studios Celebrations, shows, art, mound hacking, good trades, sanctuary upgrades. This is another favorite time of year, when we take shade behind the Morning Glory wall, (more…)
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