by Kathleen O'Brien | Oct 25, 2017 | Open Studio, works in progress
New for ARTTOUR, Part 2
Just when I thought I had produced everything for the Annual Open Studios ARTTOUR a stampede of inspiration galloped in, culminating in 52 new artworks. I’m so in love with my Japanese watercolors, and when the Indian Summer provides perfect creativity conditions (no wind! not too hot! gentle sun!) to paint outdoors I will think of any good project to do outside. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Oct 16, 2017 | Open Studio, works in progress
New for ARTTOUR
As for each Open Studio, there are many new things to see at this year’s ARTTOUR. I’ve decided to preview all of the Atlas of the Year collages and drawings to date, (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Sep 21, 2017 | 4 seasons, Open Studio, studio updates
The Light of Equinox
The diminishing light of Equinox informs me to shift into a higher gear. The seemingly endless light and heat of the summer slows me down, it seems lie there is so much time. Everything is growing on it’s own, then the lessening light makes everything ripen to the point of instant (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Aug 2, 2017 | Open Studio, studio updates
Celebrating Mid-Summer, Studio Update
Welcome to mid-season studio update with news since mid-spring of Sunwise Open Studios Celebrations, shows and art. This is another favorite time of year, when we lounge behind (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Jul 26, 2017 | 4 seasons, Open Studio
First Harvest of the Season
First harvest of the season, also know as Lughnasa, is in full swing. I have been keeping up with the prolific amount of herbs this year by drying them. I had the idea to get them ready for the next Open Studio. Honestly, the hidden agenda is to have the opportunity to design the labels and packaging. I have been gathering and drying (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Apr 30, 2017 | 4 seasons, inspiration, Open Studio
Art Lovers Spring into Art
Spring Into Art exceeded all expectations. I’m still floating with good feelings remembering some of the highlights of art lovers flocking to the event. It is a major joy to witness 34 artworks leaving with happy collectors. I wish I had taken a picture of the free art table before the event started. That was the secondary surprise, you sort of had to be there! (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Apr 26, 2017 | Open Studio, studio updates
Celebrating Mid-Spring Studio Update
Here we are at the light half of the year again – Beltane, May Day! I’m celebrating with a grand Spring Into Art Event, a Sunwise Open Studios Celebration. Join in the fun on April 29, from 1-4 pm. I have a big surprise for you, that you won’t want to miss. (more…)
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by Kathleen O'Brien | Apr 19, 2017 | Open Studio
Spring Into Art and the Garden
Spring at the gardens of Sunwise Farm and Sanctuary means, you know, weeding, planting, weeding, mowing, did I mention weeding? It is a welcome time to work on art outside on the porch, as well. It helps to go back and forth between art and garden activities, pacing the physical output, by balancing with the more sedentary focus of art making. (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 9, 2016 | 4 seasons, artists, Open Studio
Best ARTTOUR yet!
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s Annual Open Studios ARTTOUR the best one yet! The weather cooperated immensely, it was sunny and bright, so much so that our morning glories were still in full glory. This is a first, we always have had to take down our beloved shade wall due to frost. (more…)
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