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Jazz Festival Backup Singers Listed For Sale
After exhibiting in many quilt shows to wide acclaim, Jazz Festival Backup Singers is now listed for sale. The annual jazz festival in...
O.V. Brantley
Mar 16, 20231 min read


Introducing the Abundance of Africa
The Abundance of Africa is the 9th quilt in what has turned into my “About Africa” series. First I made The Joys of Africa. I liked it so...
O.V. Brantley
Mar 14, 20231 min read


Love Fiercely This Week!
Celebrating Valentine's Day doesn't have to only involve your mate. While I do love my life partner very much, I also love my fur baby...
O.V. Brantley
Feb 16, 20231 min read


Martin’s Dream
My quilt Martin's Dream was my first Black History Month quilt, and it is still my favorite. Martin's dream is realized in the border of...
O.V. Brantley
Feb 6, 20231 min read


Block 2 of Winter Wonderland Wanderlust
Block 2 of Winter Wonderland Wanderlust only has two houses so it came together really fast. I am really feeling like I am on a roll. I...
O.V. Brantley
Feb 5, 20231 min read


Finally Found Freedom Featured on Amazon Home Page!
I am so excited that Amazon is featuring my quilt Finally Found Freedom on its Black Histroy Month Home Page. A click on my quilt takes...
O.V. Brantley
Feb 2, 20231 min read


I Believe in Legal Angels is a TV Star
Imagine my surprise and pleasure this week when I glanced up at MSNBC and saw one of my quilts! The quilt hanging behind Attorney...
O.V. Brantley
Jan 30, 20231 min read


Have a Changed Heart on MLK Weekend
Martin Luther King weekend is a time for inner reflection. "What can I do to be a better person?" Reimagine, Resolve and Recreate. My...
O.V. Brantley
Jan 15, 20231 min read


“Circles of Sisterhood” Listed For Sale
My quilt Circles of Sisterhood is listed for sale in my studio store.
O.V. Brantley
Jan 13, 20231 min read


“Snow Days Are Snuggle Days” Listed For Sale
My quilt Snow Days are Snuggle Days is listed for sale in my studio store.
O.V. Brantley
Jan 12, 20231 min read


“Take the First Step” Listed for Sale
My quilt Take the First Step is listed for sale in my studio store.
O.V. Brantley
Jan 12, 20231 min read


Introducing Angel of Ancestral Joy
Angel of Ancestral Joy was created as part of a series of 7 angel quilts to honor the female descendants of Clara Ford, my grandmother,...
O.V. Brantley
Jan 8, 20231 min read


Cognac
Easing into 2023 with football and my quilt “Cognac.” Happy New Year!!🏈🥂🍾🍷🍸🍹🙏🏾
O.V. Brantley
Dec 31, 20221 min read


Atlanta Snow Day
We are having an unusual weather year in Atlanta. Temperatures dropped to 8 degrees before Christmas! That's extremely cold for Atlanta....
O.V. Brantley
Dec 28, 20221 min read


SOLD! Chasing Joy
Chasing Joy has been sold and gifted to her new owner. I hope her new owner loves her as much as I enjoyed making her. She was a constant...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 28, 20221 min read


Don’t Forget the Reason for the Season
We celebrate Christmas because Jesus was born on this day. His life and his teachings changed the world. Celebrate by doing something...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 25, 20221 min read


My Long time Coming Exhibit Artist Talk and Trunk Show
On December 3rd as part of the activities held in conjunction with my solo exhibit Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 22, 20221 min read


It’s Almost Christmas
Unseasonably warm weather in Atlanta cannot dampen my Christmas spirit. I just keep reminding myself that it is Almost Christmas, and my...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 13, 20221 min read


Friendship Stars in My Solo Red and White Quilt Exhbit
Someone once said, “if you see a turtle on a fence post, you know it did not get there by itself.” That is the way I feel about my life....
O.V. Brantley
Dec 11, 20221 min read


Angels in My Solo Red and White Quilt Exhibit
There are seven angel quilts flying around in my exhibit Long Time Coming: A Retrospective of O.V. Brantley's Red and White Quilts. They...
O.V. Brantley
Dec 10, 20221 min read
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