This Friday on June 3rd, I will be having my own booth at the Goshen Art Walk to display and sell my art (Along with a couple of new pieces). Hope to see you there!

Friday, June 3rd
6 PM to 9 PM
In the heart of the village of Goshen, NY

3rd Solo Art Show at Mothership B & B

I will be having my 3rd art show at the Mothership B & B right in Woodstock. The show opens on Tuesday the 19th and will close on Sunday the 24th. 
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I have a couple of new pieces along with some oldies (which aren't as old as I thought). The weather will be warmer without the frost and snow, and even if it rains, at least the show is indoors with light hors d'oeuvre and some uncannily good art to sell. 
Hope to see you there! 

Arrogantly yours, Sean

This past Friday, I signed up to be a member of the OC NY Arts Council.
And for this week, I am featured as artist of the week 
Here is a quotation from their Facebook fan page ....

"Our Member Monday Highlight is Orange County artist Sean O'Brien of Spobart! While working on creative projects with several regional places, he is actively pursuing his skills in hand drawing, digital drawing, cartooning, creative writing, fiction, and poetry. Aside from his own practice, Sean also offers custom pet portraits packed with personality. Email him at [email protected] for more info."
See more of his work here:http://www.spobart.com/
https://www.instagram.com/spobart/
http://seanobrienillustrations.tumblr.com/

​https://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyArtsCouncil/posts/1308430225838924

The second issue can be bought at various locations in New Paltz such as Inquiring Minds and Barner Books.

I made a quirky design for the cover of this issue: weaving a web for other weavers to connect.

Here is a quoted description of what New Paltz De Facto is about .....
"The De Facto Community Project is a long-term project to create a multi-functional , multi- purpose, multi-service community center in New Paltz, NY.
Please use this group to post ideas, contributions, links to relevant articles or other groups nationally or globally who are working towards similar goals. Opportunities for collaboration, community service, advocacy, and direct action."

"Pet Portrait Venture" 

My flyer is listed below this article ....

I have just began playing around with the concept of making pet portraits by request. 
When I had a vendor booth for my art at the Warwick Valley Arts & Crafts Fair this past December, there were several people who asked me to draw artwork for them by request. I managed to draw special pieces for them after the fair and sold them. 

The idea of doing pet portraits came from the Arts & Crafts fair afterwards. I am looking forward to pursuing this venture further. 

Arrogantly yours, Sean O'Brien

P.S.
Several things I forgot to mention in this flyer ....
1. This venture is Warwick NY based, which also includes a 15 to 20 mile radius outside of town. 
2. There is also the option of having colored pencil drawings around your requested portrait.
3. Your request also does not have to be pet related alone: It could be a wild animal,
or even a pet you don't have.

Hello,

For those of you that live around New Paltz (and those who will be visiting during the weekend before Halloween), I will be an art vendor at this year's Green Fest. I have several pieces of original art to sell, like this piece. The prices will be displayed at my booth. So feel free .................



http://www.dailyfreeman.com/lifestyle/20151005/green-fest-make-a-difference-day-in-new-paltz-on-oct-24

​New Paltz 2015 Green Fest
Saturday: October 24 
11 AM - 3 PM
New Paltz Recycling Center
3 Clearwater Road, New Paltz, NY
(Right off Route 32)

I have contributed several pieces of my art and poetry into the 1st issue.

A copy can be bought at various bookstores in New Paltz town such as Inquiring Minds and Barner Books for  $ 3.50. 
Asides from just my contributions, I suggest reading and looking at what other people have contributed into this fascinating issue, too.

Here is a quoted description of what New Paltz De Facto is about .....
"The De Facto Community Project is a long -term project to create a multi-functional , multi- purpose, multi-service community center in New Paltz, NY.
Please use this group to post ideas, contributions, links to relevant articles or other groups nationally or globally who are working towards similar goals. Opportunities for collaboration, community service, advocacy, and direct action."

https://www.facebook.com/groups/837999359555714/

I am selling 4 copies of two pieces of art each at Sweet on 56 Main Street New Paltz, NY. One is "Staring Cat," and the other is "Bunny." Just in time for Easter! Ask the people working there for a copy to purchase.

6 printed copies are $ 10 each; while the 2 framed copies are $ 20 each.

By the way, Sweet also has great desserts, candies, gelato, and crepes; so I highly recommend them.

https://www.facebook.com/sweetbunnycandy 

http://blogs.poughkeepsiejournal.com/glutenfreeinthehudsonvalley/2014/06/18/cupcake-is-the-new-black/