by Kathleen O'Brien | Jul 24, 2015 | mediums, Open Studio, works in progress
A Magical Evening in the Studio
Yesterday I started three new paintings, and finished a few. It’s an understatement to say it was a more productive day than it has been lately. As I sat in the setting sun light observing them I was filled with a grateful feeling that comes from just sitting, and being with what did not exist a few hours before. Sitting in the wonder of what will come on the next layers. So I indulged myself with taking a studio tour of what I can see from my chair in the beautiful light. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Jun 27, 2015 | 4 seasons, inspiration, mediums
Summer Sojourning
Summer is here, a time of minimal online interaction because so much is calling me elsewhere. It is a time of external growth in the garden and internal slowing down long enough to allow new ideas to steer my direction. I have joined Cigdem Kobu’s Summer Sojourn, Slow Down and Get Spacious, a 21-day virtual retreat that guides you to slow down, feel grounded and recharge. Based on benefits from her programs, like the Winter Joy Retreat and as member of Progress Lounge, I look forward to allowing creativity to percolate in expanded ways. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | May 6, 2015 | artists, mediums
Lithuanian Knitting: Continuing Traditions, interview with Donna Druchunas
My friend, Donna Druchunas has a Pubslush campaign for her and co-author June Hall’s upcoming book, Lithuanian Knitting: Continuing Traditions. In the book you will learn about the traditions and techniques of knitting in Lithuania past, present, and future. Plus find more than 25 mitten, glove, and sock projects to knit.
They are more than 60% towards their goal that ends May 30. Please check the campaign details by clicking here. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Apr 8, 2015 | mediums
I am announcing my society6 site. It’s a fun virtual boutique where you can order products that are derived from my art. They are offering free shipping until April 12. If you want to take advantage of this click here to take you to the site, your free shipping option is included with this link! (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Mar 11, 2015 | art shows, mediums, talismans
All the snow and now torrential rain has put me in the mood to create four new watery talismans for the exhibit (reception March 20). The Talisman for Water was first pictured with the watercolor background in this post. The rainbow was added as a hopeful reminder that eventually precipitation does stop. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Mar 4, 2015 | mediums, talismans
In the studio, I have been making some new earthy talismans, to premier at the Talismans exhibit in ten short days. It’s been a wild ride to get the original work completed, photographed, documented, shared, I could go on and on about the crazy art business. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Feb 25, 2015 | art shows, artists, mediums, talismans
I have to admit, I love getting snowed in. It helps me focus on getting so much done for the Talismans exhibit opening March 15. Having a fire in the wood-stove and my husband home for days on end made it an extended Valentines week. As I write this, our 1/4 mile driveway is still impassible. My husband, on his favorite toy, mowed the drifts (my idea, since we do not have a plow) His car got out to the end of the driveway before it drifted over again. A few days later he delivered a cheerful bouquet by tractor. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Feb 18, 2015 | mediums, talismans
This post is about how I created the Talisman for Western Bluebirds, a mixed media collage with a 3-D artifact, step by step. This is one of the artworks to be featured in Talismans exhibit. Last week I posted about creating Talisman for Eastern Bluebirds, which you can see a small portion of in the first photo. Scroll to the bottom to see the professionally photographed version. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Feb 11, 2015 | mediums, talismans
This post is about how I created the “Talisman for Eastern Bluebirds”, a mixed media collage with a 3-D artifact, step by step. Some have asked what my process is, I hope this helps to explain. Next week I will post about creating “Talisman for Western Bluebirds”, which you can see a small portion of in the first photo. Scroll to the bottom to see the professionally photographed version.
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Nov 14, 2014 | mediums
I said farewell to one of my most favorite collages, “Realm of Water”. It was wrapped up and sent off in secret with the recipient as a surprise at the Open Studio a couple of weekends ago. (more…)
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