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, gel printing 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 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 September, I will have a limited number of pieces in the bins at the Van Landingham Gallery (top floor, Studio 311). In addition, my artwork is often in the regular shows at Del Ray Artisans in Alexandria and Falls Church Arts in Falls Church.
Where I'm at in September/October 2023
September 8, 6-10pm, Gallery host at Van Landingham Gallery (Studio 311), Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA
September 23, 12-5pm, Beverly Art Walk, at the Heritage Gallery, 1907 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL
September 27, 12-4pm, shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
September 28, 10am-2pm, Gallery host at Van Landingham Gallery (Studio 311), Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA
September 29, 4-8pm, Shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
October 2, 12-4pm, Possible shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
October 3, 12-4pm, Possible shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
October 7, 7-9pm, Opening reception for The Alchemy of Metal
show, Falls Church Arts, 700-B W Broad St, Falls Church, VA October 7-November 12.
Where my artwork is in September/October 2023
Luminous show, Falls Church Arts, 700-B W Broad St, Falls Church, VA August 19-October 1.
Farther Afield show, Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA Sept 1-30.
Perspectives show, Van Landingham Gallery, Studio 311, Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA Sept. 2-30.
Beverly Art Walk, at the Heritage Gallery, 1907 W 103rd St, Chicago, IL September 23, 12-5pm
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