Cheri O'Brien
Artist directory :: Cheri O'BrienMs. O'Brien is an American professional artist working in oil, acrylic and gouache painting, papier mache sculpture and fused painted glass.
About
Resume
Education: Everett Community College- AA Degree
in Arts &Sciences
EDGE Program, October 2007, Artist Trust
Independent Travel/Study- Europe, Mexico
Artist Residency: Centrum, November 2002, Port Townsend
Laughing Horse Gallery, Taos NM
Public Art Commissions:
Snohomish County, 2016 $60,000 Evergreen State Fairgrounds WSAC 1% for Arts, 2012 $25,000 Silver Lake Elementary, Everett WA Community Transit, 2010 $27,000 SWIFT Bus Platforms
Community Transit, 2009 $110,000 SWIFT Bus Platforms, Sno...
Galleries
 | | Paintings of people doing interesting things.
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 | | This gallery features my latest work in gouache paint on water color paper or brown paper. I have been painting with gouache for over twenty years, enjoying the color and quality this medium yields. Some works are inspired by Morris Graves, other works are inspired by early American painters such as Edward Hicks and interesting characters that keep popping up in my work. |
 | | I love to paint dogs and various other creatures show up as well. I find dogs an endless source of material since they are so diverse in looks and nature. |
 | | Ms. O'Briens landscape paintings are inspired by the view from her studio window overlooking the Snohomish river and also the Palouse region of Eastern Washington state. |
 | | Reverse paintings on glass and fused painted glass
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 | | Public Art Commissions from private and 1% for arts. Washington State Arts Commission, Puyallup Sculpture garden, Community Transit SWIFT bus program, Lowell Community Park in Everett, Washington, Seattle Metro Transit, Seattle Pike Place Public Market 2002 Pigs on Parade. |
 | | I have been creating sculptures using papier mache since 1991. Here are my newest works which are the largest I have done to date. |
 | | These fine paintings were created from 1989 through 1998 and are available for purchase.
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 | | These works have been SOLD. If you would like to commission a similar work please contact me. Thanks for looking. |
Blog
Year end SaleI have decided to have a Year-end sale of 25% off, but I still need to add tax and shipping if needed. I have a lot of work as you can see and would love it for them to find their homes. Send me a note if you find something you want.Snow is falling, winter is almost here
I find myself humming Christmas carols in the store, the car, my house pretty much everywhere, anytime. The snow has already fallen a few times in Santa Fe, NM and I hope we get some in Everett too. Such a lovely sight, and it always, every year inspires me to create a new snow painting.
Autumn
Autumn is here, the leaves are changing and so am I. Time to reassess my ideas, my plans, my self and on. What is the most important thing? As an artist, I find that if I don't paint I don't feel well and I haven't been doing a lot of painting lately.
Finishing up work in the studio
I had this oil painting on the easel for over a year maybe two, just waiting for me to put the finishing touches on it. Done. At last.
Leaving my space
I have decided to give up my sweet little productive spot on Canyon Road ending June 30th. I have had a wonderful time here, meeting new people from all over the world, creating new works of art, making new friends. But, it is time to move on.
