Andrew Marsh Sculptures

We just had the most interesting time talking with  sculptor Andrew Marsh at Josephine Sculpture Park. He has been carving big wood there during April 2013, transforming 3 logs into abstract sculptures - chainsaw style! These 3 carved pieces, from 8'L x 22"D maple, 8'L x 30"D maple, and 10'L x 37"D sycamore, will be unveiled in the set of JSP's 2013 Summerstage production of William Shakespeare's "As You Like It", June 6-8 & 13-15, directed by Kathi E.B. Ellis. Wood donated by Foree's Tree Service. We took 3 pictures and you can see his progress on his Facebook page by clicking on his name above.

Andrew Marsh with "Bend to Will", photo K O'Brien

Andrew Marsh's "Make It Writhe", photo K O'Brien

Andrew Marsh's "Longshot", photo K O'Brien

Melanie VanHouten from JSP is guest artist at next November's Open Studio. and I have invited Andrew to show some of his extraordinary sculptures as well. Stay tuned...

Confessions of an Artist Groupie

Confessions of an Artist Groupie is a very complimentary post by the Marketing Maven at Community Art Center in Danville, KY. To know that what I create is seen, understood, enjoyed and sought after makes me feel very successful. Thank you MM for your fine words!

A video of Realms of Wonder installed

I was happy to be at MS Rezny Studio/Gallery last Saturday to talk about the art. We had a chance to make a 3 minute video of how it looks finished. For your viewing pleasure now...and in person this month and reception on the 19th.

Featured Artist Video

Thank you again, Kentucky Arts Council for posting this 5 minute video on YouTube. It brings back good memories of last autumn's Open Studio, when this was filmed. I talk about designing the house and studio, and my process. It was a nice surprise to see my favorite drawings done with walnut ink and the small murmuration outside at the end.

©2012 Kathleen O'Brien, Murmurations of the Darling Starlings 1 detail

Artist of the Month, Kentucky Arts Council

For April I am the Artist of the Month at Kentucky Arts Council. A video by the Arts Council will be coming soon, I will put it in the next post. Thank you Arts council for being so supportive of artists.

©2013 Kathleen O'Brien, Ancient Worlds, 22 x 15"