by kathleen-obrien | Apr 25, 2022 | 4 seasons, new art, Open Studio
Taking the time after a big event like Spring Into Art Open Studio to rerun the highlights through my mind makes me realize why I open the studio to the public. It can be summed in several ways; connections, conversations, conveniences, win-win for all. (more…)
by kathleen-obrien | Mar 30, 2022 | inspiration, new art, videos
I want to backtrack to the winter when I created “Blessings”, a series of six watercolors. They are on the Grace art page, but I was busy at the time and didn’t write about the amazing thing I saw on my studio window that sparked the work. (more…)
by kathleen-obrien | Mar 23, 2022 | inspiration, new art, Open Studio
“Angel Play”, series of four paintings came about in the last days of winter. Beginning on Valentine’s Day, the return of the Red winged blackbird bachelors coming to roost overnight in the bamboo, (more…)
by kathleen-obrien | Feb 14, 2022 | new art
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.
It is best viewed in full screen! (choose the 3 dots)
by kathleen-obrien | Jan 31, 2022 | art shows, classes, community, new art, studio updates
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…)
by kathleen-obrien | Jan 6, 2022 | 4 seasons, new art
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…)
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…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Nov 25, 2020 | new art, special event
Bonus for Little Love Letter customers! I have created two (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Nov 23, 2020 | Love Letters, new art
In this three part post, I’m sharing details of “Little Love Letters”, which is a series of 36 small paintings on paper in sizes 6×8” and smaller, each inspired by Realms of Wonder, (more…)
by Kathleen O'Brien | Nov 17, 2020 | Love Letters, new art, special event
In this three part post, I’m sharing details of “Little Love Letters”, which is a series of 36 small paintings on paper (more…)