I do have a thing for painting flowers; it might be the geometry and colors, or maybe it’s the design. In any case, it’s a recurring theme in my work and this go around it’s an iris. Kind of realistic, kind of not.… instagram.com/p/B4RC-rGnGm1/…

In Northern CA, in Vallejo, is a place called Mare island, which used to be a Naval base. I did a little yog around the premises and found these gum trees next to an ancient obstacle course. I felts the Inspirations… instagram.com/p/B52dJwgnzbd/…

Maine was an absolute beautiful place to visit. The Maine Coast is littered with lighthouses, and this particular lighthouse is the oldest of them all! Built in 1789, Portland Head Light was constructed under the… instagram.com/p/B6t8s75n_AG/…

Abstract piece number 3, “at dreams edge iii”. Going abstract is about as fun as painting can be 🙌 Oil on Panel, 8”x8” . . . Available . . #Nofilter #thomasobrienart #washingtondc #eastcoast #painting… instagram.com/p/B66N52wnNpD/…

While I’m working on a larger project, inbetween sessions, these abstract pieces break up my tendency to be precious and help me reset. “At Dreams Edge IV” 4”x4” Oil on Canvas . . . Available . . #Nofilter… instagram.com/p/B7HTr5WnWGW/…

While I’m working on a larger project, inbetween sessions, these abstract pieces break up my tendency to be precious and help me reset. “At Dreams Edge IV” 4”x4” Oil on Canvas . . . Available . . #Nofilter… instagram.com/p/B7HTr5WnWGW/…

Straight up, I love this piece. I’ve included detail shots of (what I think is) interesting passages through the focal point and foreground. Oil on Canvas 8”x8”x1.5” what do you think?… instagram.com/p/B7MSYSQnN75/…

Knocked this out in one shot this morning. There’s always the chance I’ll fidget with it later, but I think it’s pretty complete. Camp, Ireland 8”x10” Oil on Panel . . . Available . . #Nofilter #thomasobrienart… instagram.com/p/B8o9iNEHme1/…

I’m happy with how this turned out, it’s executed well IMO. It looks and feels like Alexandria Old Town, VA. Thank you all who polled in, and those who gave your opinion privately. This is my second city scene I’ve… instagram.com/p/B9NAAPRHEMt/…

Two head shots of the protagonist and antagonist for the section of Destination Unknown Vol. 2!

Latest still life study. Oil on Panel 10.5”x7.25”

A bright colorful architecture/landscape study. 6”x6” oil on Panel. Limited Palette, 3 colors+White

My latest. 6”x6” oil on panel

Done alla prima, very loose and gestural. Oil on Panel, 2”x4”

General George G. Meade, CO for the Army of the Potomac, first battle as CO at Gettysburg. 8.25”x7.50” Oil on Panel | Alla Prima

Working on the new DU vol. 3 cover. It’s coming along nicely

Just posted a photo @ Okinawa, Japan instagram.com/p/ChdTqahubB0/…

Just posted a photo @ Okinawa, Japan instagram.com/p/Ck0i_luvVBC/…