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Patrick O'Brien

Georgetown, Texas, United States •
Artist (Photography, Digital Arts) •
Born 1953 •
"Too often we tend to reduce what is strange to what is familiar. I intend to restore the familiar to the strange." Rene Magritte

W. Patrick O’Brien was born and raised in Houston, Texas. After his parents gifted him with a Kodak Hawkeye camera on his 10th birthday, Patrick developed a fascination with viewing the world through the window of a camera viewfinder. However, it was his love of music that introduced him to album cover graphics, especially with the psychedelic art of that time, which changed how he looked at graphic content.  After graduating with a degree in Multimedia, Patrick has worked as a darkroom technician, commercial photographer, and retired after 24 years as an audio/video producer and forensic investigator. The motivation for his images and the desire to create them is a philosophy he shares with one of his greater influences, the surrealist Rene Magritte, whose motive was to "restore the familiar to the strange."

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Photography titled "Light Painting 107" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Light Painting 107 - Photography ©2022 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, Geometric, abstract, light painting, monochrome
"Light Painting 107"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $26.76
Photography titled "1954 Mercury" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
1954 Mercury - Photography ©2021 by Patrick O'Brien - Geometric, geometric-572, Car, automobile, American, Mercury
"1954 Mercury"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "4 Mr. Ray" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
4 Mr. Ray - Photography ©2022 by Patrick O'Brien - Surrealism, surrealism-627, Portrait, portrait, monochrome, surreal, Man Ray
"4 Mr. Ray"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "LIght Painting 12-2" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
LIght Painting 12-2 - Photography ©2022 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, Geometric, abstract, monochrome, light painting
"LIght Painting 12-2"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Submerged 1" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Submerged 1 - Photography ©2017 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, nature, abstract, water, creek, river, motion, sunight, aquatic, vegetation, ripples, blue, green
"Submerged 1"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Caladium In Floresc…" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Caladium In Florescence - Photography ©2019 by Patrick O'Brien - Figurative, figurative-594, botanical, flower, Caladium, stark, suggestive
"Caladium In Florescence"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Cibolo Creek TX" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Cibolo Creek TX - Photography ©2019 by Patrick O'Brien - Figurative, figurative-594, nature, landscape, water, creek, trees, cypress trees, roots, sunlight, reflections, forest, texas
"Cibolo Creek TX"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Decomp" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Decomp - Photography ©2019 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, nature, decompostition, death, bones, surreal, conceptual, animal, skeletal, morose, provocative
"Decomp"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Nymphaea In Purple" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Nymphaea In Purple - Photography ©2019 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, flower, nymphaea, waterlily, pond, aquatic, plant, flora, floral, purple, vibrant, colorful, yellow
"Nymphaea In Purple"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Floral Blend 9" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Floral Blend 9 - Photography ©2022 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, Nature, abstract, nature, garden, flora
"Floral Blend 9"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Texas Clematis" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Texas Clematis - Photography ©2022 by Patrick O'Brien - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Flower, nature, flora, garden, Clematis
"Texas Clematis"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "P-eye 3" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
P-eye 3 - Photography ©2022 by Patrick O'Brien - Surrealism, surrealism-627, artwork_cat.Still Life, surreal, human eye, monochrome
"P-eye 3"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Cellophane 8" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Cellophane 8 - Photography ©2022 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, artwork_cat.Color, abstract
"Cellophane 8"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Sammie" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
Sammie - Photography ©2017 by Patrick O'Brien - Figurative, figurative-594, monochrome, animal, feline, cat, figurative, black and white, stark, surreal
"Sammie"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Mustang Island 4" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Mustang Island 4 - Photography ©2019 by Patrick O'Brien - Figurative, figurative-594, nature, beach, ocean, sea, seascape, bird, seagull, waves, clouds, sky, blue, reflections
"Mustang Island 4"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Flos Incognita" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
Flos Incognita - Photography ©2017 by Patrick O'Brien - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, nature, flower, flora, floral, surreal, manipulation, composite, daisy, conceptual
"Flos Incognita"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Portal 3" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Portal 3 - Photography ©2018 by Patrick O'Brien - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, architecture, window, wood, structure, shadow, monochrome, surreal, decay, building
"Portal 3"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "TBird Chrome 1" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
TBird Chrome 1 - Photography ©2020 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, red, metal, chrome, Thunderbird, Ford, American, automobile, 1958, car, vehicle, abstract
"TBird Chrome 1"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Cellophane 3" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Cellophane 3 - Photography ©2022 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, artwork_cat.Color, abstract, geometric
"Cellophane 3"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "4 MCE" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
4 MCE - Photography ©2022 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, Geometric, abstract, Escher, geometric
"4 MCE"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Interpretation Matt…" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Interpretation Matters - Photography ©2021 by Patrick O'Brien - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Technology, smartphone, monochrome, conceptual, humorous, satirical, artificial intelligence
"Interpretation Matters"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "War Memorial" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Manipulated Photography
War Memorial - Photography ©2017 by Patrick O'Brien - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, monochrome, surreal, concept, mortality, landscape, figurative, gravestones
"War Memorial"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Kerrville TX" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Kerrville TX - Photography ©2019 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, nature, abstract, water, river, creek, sunlight, motion, ripples, blue, figurative
"Kerrville TX"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Hibiscus 1" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Hibiscus 1 - Photography ©2018 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, abstract, photography, flower, hibiscus, yellow, botanical, floral, surreal
"Hibiscus 1"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Blue Iponomea" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Blue Iponomea - Photography ©2019 by Patrick O'Brien - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, flower, nature, botany, botanical, floral, flora, blue, vibrant, colorful, iponomea, morning glory, vine
"Blue Iponomea"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $26.76
Photography titled "Ripple Abstract 1" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Ripple Abstract 1 - Photography ©2018 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, nature, water, abstract, photography, ripples, sunlight, motion, vibrant, colorful, composite
"Ripple Abstract 1"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Impala Chrome 1" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Impala Chrome 1 - Photography ©2020 by Patrick O'Brien - Surrealism, surrealism-627, automobile, car, vehicle, nostalgia, chrome, vintage, Chevrolet, Impala, 1958, coupe, American
"Impala Chrome 1"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "1955 Bel Air" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
1955 Bel Air - Photography ©2021 by Patrick O'Brien - Minimalism, minimalism-606, Car, Chevrolet, American, automobile, Bel Air
"1955 Bel Air"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Spring Forecast 2" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Spring Forecast 2 - Photography ©2021 by Patrick O'Brien - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, Nature, nature, tree, seasons, composite
"Spring Forecast 2"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $26.76
Photography titled "Hibiscus" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Hibiscus - Photography ©2022 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, Flower, abstract, flora, hibiscus, nature, garden
"Hibiscus"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $26.76
Photography titled "San Angelo TX" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
San Angelo TX - Photography ©2019 by Patrick O'Brien - Conceptual Art, conceptual-art-579, monochrome, architecture, movie, theater, Texas, building, urban, downtown, city
"San Angelo TX"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $26.76
Photography titled "Dimensions" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Dimensions - Photography ©2019 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, abstract, water, sunlight, motion, reflection, bubbles, depth, stone, riverbed, creek, vibrant, colorful
"Dimensions"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Nymphaea In Magenta" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Nymphaea In Magenta - Photography ©2019 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, nature, botany, botanical, floral, flora, flower, nymphaea, waterlily, vibrant, colorful, magenta, abstract, surreal
"Nymphaea In Magenta"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $26.76
Photography titled "Koi 1" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Koi 1 - Photography ©2019 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, nature, fish, Koi, abstract, vibrant, yellow, water, aquatic, lake, pond
"Koi 1"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $26.76
Photography titled "Ripples 24" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Ripples 24 - Photography ©2019 by Patrick O'Brien - Abstract, abstract-570, nature, water, ripples, abstract, creek, stream
"Ripples 24"

Photography | Several sizes

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Photography titled "Impala Chrome 2" by Patrick O'Brien, Original Artwork, Digital Photography
Impala Chrome 2 - Photography ©2020 by Patrick O'Brien - Surrealism, surrealism-627, automobile, car, vehicle, American, chevrolet Impala, chrome, vintage, nostalgic, 1953, coupe
"Impala Chrome 2"

Photography | Several sizes

Available from $26.76
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Biography

W. Patrick O’Brien was born and raised in Houston, Texas. After his parents gifted him with a Kodak Hawkeye camera on his 10th birthday, Patrick developed a fascination with viewing the world through the window of a camera viewfinder. However, it was his love of music that introduced him to album cover graphics, especially with the psychedelic art of that time, which changed how he looked at graphic content.  After graduating with a degree in Multimedia, Patrick has worked as a darkroom technician, commercial photographer, and retired after 24 years as an audio/video producer and forensic investigator. The motivation for his images and the desire to create them is a philosophy he shares with one of his greater influences, the surrealist Rene Magritte, whose motive was to "restore the familiar to the strange."

Patrick O'Brien - The artist at work

Influences

Ansel Adams, Man Ray, Jerry Uelsmann, Rene Magritte, Aaron Siskind

Education

1971 - 1976 Bachelor of Arts Houston, TX, United States

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Achievements

Prizes and Awards

Collective Expositions

2019 "15Th Annual Peoples Gallery Exhibition", Austin City Hall, Austin, TX, United States
2019 "32Nd Annual Members' Only Show", Cain Arts Gallery, Corpus Christi, TX, United States
2018 "14Th Annual Peoples Gallery Exhibition", Austin City Hall, Austin, TX, United States
2018 "Imagine 2018", Texas State University, Round Rock, TX, United States
2018 "Macro Photography", Georgetown Art Center, Georgetown, TX, United States
2018 "Foto Texas 2", Museum Of Big Bend, Alpine, TX, United States
2018 "Artists Choice", Fusion.com Online Gallery, Palm Springs, CA, United States
2018 "Art Hop", Georgetown Art Center, Georgetown, TX, United States
2018 "Abstractions", Texas State University, Round Rock, TX, United States
2017 "Imagine 2017", Texas State University, Round Rock, TX, United States
2017 "Artists Interpret Blue", Artspace, Round Rock, TX, United States
2017 "Annual Fall Photography Show", Texas State University, Round Rock, TX, United States
2017 "Art Hop", Georgetown Art Center, Georgetown, TX, United States
2017 "Vistas", A. Smith Gallery, Johnson City, TX, United States
2017 "Quarterly Group Art Exposition", Fusion.com Online Gallery, Palm Springs, CA, United States
2017 "Response", A. Smith Gallery, Johnson City, TX, United States
2016 "Imagine", Texas State University, Round Rock, TX, United States
2016 "Reds", A. Smith Gallery, Johnson City, TX, United States
2016 "Abstracted", Artspace, Round Rock, TX, United States
2016 "Animals", Artspace, Round Rock, TX, United States
2016 "Third Coast 2016", K Space Contemporary, Corpus Christi, TX, United States
2016 "Annual Fall Photography Show", Texas State University, Round Rock, TX, United States
2016 "Light", A. Smith Gallery, Johnson City, TX, United States
2016 "Visions 2016", Sacramento Fine Arts Center, Sacramento, CA, United States
2016 "Celebration And Remembrance", Artspace, Round Rock, TX, United States
2016 "Trees", A. Smith Gallery Johnson City, TX, United States

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