Blending a lifetime of eclectic pursuits, Bill O’Brien’s work is a fusion of precision, philosophy, and surreal beauty. Raised in the Irish Catholic suburbs of Chicago, O’Brien’s creative roots took hold at the American Academy of Art, where he earned an Associates degree in graphic design. A teenage martial arts prodigy with black belts in Kyuki-do and Shaolin Kempo, O’Brien trained with luminaries like Guru Dan Inosanto, Bruce Lee’s protégé, shaping the creativity that permeates his art.
After stints in Arizona,  Colorado is where he balanced family-work life, a pioneering telecom career with six patents. O'Brien has also been studying and practicing Buddhist philosophy over 30 years. He developed his distinct artistic voice via photography and digital media. Initially a tool for composite art, his lens captured portraiture and landscapes infused with an almost meditative quality.
In 2023, O’Brien settled in Placitas, New Mexico, debuting his studio during the Placitas Studio Tour with a stunning collection spanning surrealism, portraiture, and landscapes. Guided by over two decades of Buddhist study, O’Brien’s work marries the technical with the transcendent, inviting viewers into a contemplative visual journey. Explore his world at williamobrien.myportfolio.com or on social media; Flickr, Facebook, and Instagram.


Commissioned Work, Prints and Licensing
I'm available for commissioned work, portraiture and editorial work. Additionally Contact me at wiliiamobrienart@gmail.com.

All work is copyrighted and may not be reproduced, derivative works unless licensed. Please contact me to discuss terms and prices. 

Published Work
2013 - Published in Plus One Collection of Photography Book

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