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 in several places, including as one of the artists showcased in the Van Landingham Gallery (top floor, Studio 311) of the Torpedo Factory. Also, I am a resident artist at Palette 22, a wonderful restaurant in the Shirlington neighborhood of Arlinton, VA. This means I work "shifts" at the restaurant, creating my art there and you can come watch me work and chat in between bites of their fabulous food. 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 October/November 2024
October 11, 1pm-6pm, Docent at Falls Church Arts Gallery, 700B Broad St, Falls Church VA.
October 12, Noon-4pm, Chirilagua Dia de Artes del Barrio, Four Mile Run Conservatory, 4109 Mt Vernon Ave., Alexandria VA. Gel printing tent
October 13, 3-6pm, Gallery sit at Artificial or Intelligence Show at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave., Alexandria, VA
October 19, 6:30-8:00pm, Artificial Intelligence and Artists, Discussion in the Grand Hall of Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA
October 21st, Noon-4pm, shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
October 22nd, 3-6pm, Gallery host at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA
October 23rd, Noon-4pm, possible shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
November 8th, 2-4pm volunteering at the Alexandria Film Festival at Beatley Library , 5005 Duke St., Alexandria, VA
November 9th, Noon-3pm, gallery host for $100 and Under show at Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt. Vernon Ave
November 13th, Noon-4pm, shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
November 15th, 5-8pm, Reception for the 10x10 show at Shop Made in DC, 1304 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC
November 18th, Noon-4pm, possible shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
November 20th, Noon-4pm, shift at Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA
November 23rd, 7-9pm, Opening reception for Vivid show at Falls Church Arts, 700-B Broad St., Falls Church VA
Where my artwork is in October/November 2024
Mosaics from Beverly Art Walk, The Heritage Gallery, 1907 W. 103rd St, Chicago, IL Sept. 28-Oct. 30.
Artificial or Intelligence? Show, Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA Oct 4-26
Beauty of Diversity show, Falls Church Arts Gallery, 700B Broad St, Falls Church VA, Oct. 5-Nov. 17.
Remembrances show, Union Street Gallery, 1527 Otto Blvd., Chicago Heights, IL Oct. 17-Nov. 9
Cornucopia show, Van Landingham Gallery, Studio 311, Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union St., Alexandria, VA Nov. 1-30.
100 and Under show, Del Ray Artisans, 2704 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA Nov. 1- Dec. 1
10x10 show at Shop Made in DC, 1304 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington DC Nov. 8-Jan. 3 (2025)
Vivid show at Falls Church Arts, 700-B Broad St., Falls Church VA
Nov. 23- Jan. 5 (2025)
Palette 22, 4053 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA. Ongoing.
Paris Bleu, 321 Seventh St. SE, Second Floor, Washington, DC
VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, 2660 Duke St., Alexandria, VA
VCA Old Town Animal Hospital, 425 N. Henry 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