Browsing Archive: October, 2008

Connor Note Cards/painting

Posted by Kathy ORourke on Friday, October 31, 2008, In : Children 




    Touching images of children sometimes help teachers to remember what drew them to the classroom in the first place. Connor is an acrylic paining of that little guy with the freckled face and straight off the school bus grin that makes every teacher’s day! His shirt is still clean, his eyes are shining and enthusiastic and his manners are heart warming. How many teachers could scoop up such a little man first thing in the morning and take him home.

     Of course, the “So Long” ...


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Lindy Note Cards/painting

Posted by Kathy ORourke on Thursday, October 30, 2008, In : African American 




Capturing the subject, tone, and texture of an artist’s heart is the work of a life time. I have been privileged to work with young children as an educator, counselor, and artist for more than thirty years. During that time I have walked through moments of uncertainty, worry and sadness with many beautiful youngsters. 

Lindy is a note card/painting from my Nature’s Child Collection that stretched my creative boundaries. I wanted to portray a sensitive child with doleful eyes and just a t...


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Tiny Treasures

Posted by Kathy ORourke on Wednesday, October 29, 2008, In : beach 





When the child in your life debuts on the canvas of your studio it is truly a magical moment! 
Every toddler padding barefoot along the shore of a vast ocean is a touching scene.  But what if that child is a precious grandchild and the spitting image of her mother (your daughter) at that tender age?  This was my inspiration for Tiny Treasure.  This painting captures the memory of two special little ladies, my daughter, Kristen and her daughter, Lacey.  The heart of a grandma led me to stand s...


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About Me


Kathy O’Rourke lives, plays and paints near the shore in Ocean County, New Jersey. Her acrylic paintings feature themes closest to her heart. The Nature's Child Note Card Collection combines captivating natural settings with the enchanting innocence of childhood. The Sea Dreams Note Card Collection reflects Kathy’s deep love of “all things ocean.”
 
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