Atmospheres, Holiday Special 3
It turned out to become “Atmospheres”, a collection of ethereal textured abstract watercolor paintings for Holiday Special part 3, to be revealed on November 25 for Small Business Saturday (more…)
Beads of the Season, Holiday Special 2
Beads of the Season is a new collection of rare bead necklaces that come with bead ID tag, packaged in a recycled sari silk pouch. Whether worn on the body, (more…)
To You, Holiday Special Part 1
To You is a series of 16 original watercolor postcards with vintage stamps collaged. They are packaged in translucent envelopes that have first class stamps affixed, ready to send for a special gift. Included is a certificate of authenticity and a sense of curiosity, mystery. (more…)
Mid-Autumn Studio Update, 2023
Greetings to you at Mid-Autumn and happy Halloween, Samhuin, Dia de los Muertos, All Soul’s Day. Along with peoples of many cultures, I celebrate the Night of the Ancestors by remembering my parents and grandparents. In the Celtic tradition we believe that by telling stories about them, placing their beloved objects out, offering some special treats and lighting candles to guide their way to us, we will not be tricked by forgetting them. In this war-torn year, it is a more solemn night than usual. (more…)
Beads for Valentines
Imagine how special your valentine will feel when they receive one of the Valentine Studio Special talismans! They may not understand their value, so here are a few things to share. (more…)
Golden Section, Phi
Golden Section rectangle has the property that if you remove a square from it, the remaining space is another Golden Section rectangle. This is the design format I took as a departure for the series “Phi, Φ”, a series of 36 watercolor collages (more…)
“Backstories”
“Backstories 16”, detail, by Kathleen O’Brien
I’ve been preparing the series “Backstories” for some time. It’s for the annual small art holiday special. “Backstories” is shared first to the loyal readers of my lovingly written emails and blogs as an appreciative thank you (more…)
Celebrating Mid-Spring Studio Update
Celebrating Mid-Spring Studio Update
Isn’t this just the most favorite time of year for many people? The lusty month of May lies ahead at Mid-Spring, Beltane, Mother’s Day, Earth Day and here in Kentucky, Derby Day. All the green is busting out, like we humans are also emerging out of the pandemic. There is much to be grateful for. (more…)
Coming soon to a screen near you
On this sunny morning, I’m working on the Spring Studio Special, coming soon to a screen near you. Subscribers know that the first few days (more…)