©2008 Copyrights for artwork are held by individual artists or used by permission. All rights reserved. When contacting the artist, please mention the CBIG website.	K. Marie O'Brien Studio Phone (651) 638-9625 Email: kmarieobrien@hotmail.com Media Pastel, watercolor,pen & ink, digital. Biography I have a degree from the College of St. Catherine where I majored in art and philosophy. I was a soloist and teacher with the Andahazy Ballet Company of the Twin Cities, associated with them for 17 years. After retiring from dance I began pursuing other artistic endeavors in earnest. I work out of my home studio, Celtic Cat Studio, located in Arden Hills, MN. I've always been a dreamer, and my creative energies will not be kept still for long. Through dance, writing, painting - whatever the medium, my goal is to always be a storyteller. I am a full member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and have published children's stories in the United States and Australia. I am a full member of CBIG, and the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and have published children's stories in the United States and Australia. My first illustrated children's book was published by Polly Hollybug, Inc. in October 2000.