ABOUT Eileen
I guess you could say it was a mid-life crisis that brought me back to creating art. Like many people, I loved making art as a child, and then for a variety of reasons, I fell out of the habit. I came back to it in the late 90s by taking watercolor courses at the Art League and No Va Community College in my adopted hometown of Alexandria, VA. I now focus on mosaic arts and crafts, as well as mixed media pieces and various types of painting.
I'm happy to do commissions, so if there's something here you'd like personalized to your tastes, let me know. Thanks for viewing! Eileen M. O'Brien
Shows and Exhibits
My mosaics and mixed media pieces are currently on display at a fantastic restaurant called Palette 22 in the Shirlington neighborhood of Arlington, VA. I’m in the artist-in-residence program there so I’d love company when I’m working my shift and you can enjoy their awesome drinks and food while watching me work! I also recently joined the fabulous group of makers at Made in ALX, a gem of a store in North Old Town Alexandria would love to have you visit me while I’m working there. For the months of May and June, I will have originals and reproductions in the bins of the Van Landingham Gallery (top floor, Studio 311) of the Torpedo Factory and encourage you to visit while I’m gallery hosting there. In addition, my artwork is typically in the monthly shows at Del Ray Artisans in Alexandria.
Where I'm at in May/June 2023
May 1, 12-4pm, shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
May 3, 10am-2pm, Gallery host at Van Landingham Gallery (Studio 311), Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA
May 6, 1-3pm, International Print Day -- I'll be demonstrating gel printing at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
May 8, 12-4pm, shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
May 12, 6-10pm, Gallery host at Van Landingham Gallery (Studio 311), Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA
May 15, 12-4pm, shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
May 27, 7-9pm, Opening reception for All Members Show at Falls Church Arts, 700-B West Broad St., Falls Church, VA
June 1, 6-9pm, Gallery Hosting at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
June 19, 12-4pm, Shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
June 21, 12-4pm, Shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
June 23, 2-6pm, Gallery host at Van Landingham Gallery (Studio 311), Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA
June 24, 10am-1:30pm, Gallery host at Van Landingham Gallery (Studio 311), Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA
June 25, 10am-12:30pm. Gel Print Workshop at Falls Church Arts, 700-B West Broad St., Falls Church, VA (There are still a few seats left!)
June 26, 12-4pm, Shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
Where my artwork is in May/June 2023
Prints in May @ DRA, May 5-28, Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
Tribute show, Van Landingham Gallery, Studio 311, Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA May 1-28.
Atmosphere show, Van Landingham Gallery, Studio 311, Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA May 29-June 25.
All Members Show at Falls Church Arts, 700-B West Broad St., Falls Church, VA May 27-June 25.
June 1-25, American Patchwork exhibit, Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
Alcove Marketplace, Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA. Ongoing.
Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA. Ongoing.
Made in ALX, 533 Montgomery St., Alexandria, VA. Ongoing.
Paris Bleu, 321 Seventh St. SE, Second Floor, Washington, DC
VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St., Alexandria, VA
My artwork is also available on this website (look for sales links or let me know what you’re interested in) and as prints or on masks, mugs, clocks and other items at the following websites:
https://www.redbubble.com/people/eileenob1