Kate O'Brien b. 18 October 1914

Also known as Kate O'Brien, Kath O'Brien, Kathleen O'Brien, Kathleen Mary Blanche
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer),
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Kathleen O'Brien was an illustrator and fashion artist. She studied at a Technical College and also with J.S. Watkins for three years. O'Brien's comic strip Wanda appeared in the Sunday Telegraph from early 1943 until 1951.
Name
Kate O'Brien
Also known as:
  • Kate O'Brien
  • Kath O'Brien
  • Kathleen O'Brien
  • Kathleen Mary Blanche
Gender
Female
Roles
  • Artist (Textile Artist / Fashion Designer)
  • Artist (Cartoonist / Illustrator)
Other Occupation
  • Fashion artist (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • Book illustrator (ANZSIC code: 6924)
  • Commercial artist (ANZSIC code: 6924)
Birth date
18 October 1914
Birth place
Mackay, Qld
Birth note
According to artist's daughter.
Death date
8 May 1991
Death place
Hazelbrook, Blue Mountains, NSW
Active Period
  • c.1937 - c.1984
Residence
  • c.1937 - c.1984 Sydney, NSW
  • c.1984 - c.1991 Hazelbrook, Blue Mountains, NSW
Training
  • c.1937 - c.1939 J. S. Watkins, Sydney, NSW
  • Brisbane Technical College, Brisbane, Qld
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • Heritage with additions