KIM GRANT DESIGNS

BACK IN THE STUDIO

2011-12-30T19:46:00.002-06:00

I finally got back into to the studio today after the busy holidays.
Here's my painting, "THE RISING" on a piece of 12 in x 24 in bent metal that I had custom made for me.
It is painted with acrylic paints, stencils and spray paint, handmade rubber stamps and numerous texture tools. It was just a freeing piece to create. I plan to teach a number of these techniques for my workshop in Guatemala this March.

KIM GRANT DESIGNS

2011-12-09T01:01:00.003-06:00

KIM GRANT DESIGNS: http://artguat.org/docsclasses/classgrant.html

2011-12-09T00:48:00.006-06:00

Hi, Here is the link to My art workshop in Guatemala. I thought I would get it posted before the holidays. http://www.artguat.org/docsclasses/classgrant.html
During this workshop I am planning to do some team teaching with Diane Tempest, a photographer from California. It will be a fantastic learning experience for everyone, bringing together photography and journaling in beautiful Guatemala.
Sign up as soon as possible to hold your space. Contact me at www.kimgrantdesigns.com for future questions.

MARCH 21-30, 2011 ANTIGUA, GUATEMALA

2011-11-24T02:58:00.003-06:00

Art Workshops in Guatemala
FEARLESS ART!!

Join artist Kim Grant and capture the

SPIRIT OF GUATEMALA

21 - 30 March 2012

Come join me as your teacher and artistic guide,

you'll explore a variety of new mixed-media techniques

and learn how to create your own personal art and art journals with paint, collage, image transfers,

plexiglass and metal.

This is the perfect opportunity for a beginner with an imagination and desire to learn, to create something new and exciting - - - and have fun! More seasoned artists will pick up new skills and techniques and discover ways to incorporate them into their own work.

This is a playful class, filled with demonstrations, and where you can freely experiment with newly learned techniques, broaden your horizons and free your mind.
Contact me at kgrantdesigns@yahoo.com
for further information and a eflyer.

New Product Discovery

2011-11-17T21:05:00.002-06:00

Discovered a new crackle medium called Kroma Crackle. It takes crackle to a whole new light. Check out their website, www.kromacrackle.com. If you purchase it follow the directions on the website, not the back of the product. I love discovering new products and techniques and sharing them with you.

GUATEMALA WORKSHOP

2011-10-29T19:33:00.000-05:00

I will be teaching in Antigua Guatemala March 2012, the details are being finalized now. Let me know if you are interested in joining the workshop, space is limited.

NORTHERN MN ART GIRL RETREAT

2011-10-29T19:01:00.002-05:00

I just returned from a 3 day art retreat that I hosted with three of my artist friends from Minneapolis, Karen Knutson, Karen Maki & Lana Grow . We painted, exchanged art ideas, watched art videos & shared new art technique books from early in the morning to wee hours into the night. It was an amazing 3 days! Stay posted for new art ideas.

Minneapolis Institue of Arts

2010-03-12T14:18:00.004-06:00

I have a piece of art on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, "Foot in the Door 4" exhibit. I hope to post a image soon. The show runs until June.

NEW ART

2010-01-09T11:00:00.004-06:00

I'm finally back into the studio creating after the busy holidays. Our weather in Minnesota has been dark, gloomy & very cold for the past two weeks, so I decided to painted in fun, bright & warm colors. It made me happy!

MY NEXT WORKSHOP IN GUATEMALA...PAINTING, COLLAGE, METAL, WAX & JOURNAL

2009-12-13T09:38:00.006-06:00

Hi,
I just want you to know I will be teaching my next mixed-media & collage techniques workshop in Guatemala, March 18-27, 2010. This adventure is open to non-artists also. You will be inspired by the beauty, the colors, patterns and textures of Antigua, Guatemala. This mixed media workshop will expand your ideas and creativity through paint, collage and new innovative techniques to create frameable works of art and journals.
If you would like to join me or have any questions, please fell free to call me at: 952-445-8108.

Class size is limited.
Kim

Kim Grant
kgrantdesigns@yahoo.com
http://www.kimgrantdesigns.com/

http://www.artguat.org/

Art Workshops in Guatemala
CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF GUATEMALA THROUGH MIXED MEDIA, COLLAGE Art & JOURNALS

March 18 - 27 2010

Join Kim Grant and find your own personal artistic expression. This is a playful class,filled with demonstrations, and where you can freely experiment with newly learned techniques.You'll bring home art you can proudly frame or include in your art journal. Spend 4 days at spectacularly beautiful LAKE ATITLAN ... Experience an incredible Lenten procession in Antigua.

Imagine yourself...... creating art while overlooking the volcanoes and mystical Lake Atitlan !! We spend three nites here at Posada Santiago, where you'll learn numerous techniques to cross artistic boundaries of mixed media -- ie how to use innovative paint and collage techniques, transfers, found- objects, metals, plexiglass, string and wax (just to name a few). We base out of old colonial Antigua, with its cobblestone streets and centuriesold ruins covered w bouganvilla, where your art will be inspired by Guatemala's colorful and exotic surroundings. You will utilize interesting items found at market - - - fabulous local handwoven fabrics, beads and milagros. This workshop covers many techniques Kim used creating "Destiny of Souls", which was featured in Cloth, Paper, Scissors Fall 2005 and also featured in BEST OF AMERICA Mixed Media Artists & Artisans 2009. Her style of instruction provides a meaningful experience for students of all skill levels and background. It is the perfect opportunity for a beginner with an imagination and desire to learn, to create something new and exciting - - - and have fun! More seasoned artists will pick up new skills and techniques and discover ways to incorporate them into their own work. This class is designed to broaden your horizons and free your mind. *** A highlight of this workshop are the Sunday Lenten processions. You'll see 'alfombras' - carpets made of sawdust, flowers and pine needles that families design and create in the streets in front of their homes. Then processions pass by -- hundreds of people from local churches -- carrying 'andas' - heavy floats - on their shoulders, with figures of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary and other saints. It's an incredible, must see to believe, experience !!
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Kim Grant is an innovative artist and popular instructor. Her art is fearless in its variety of mediums and styles, ranging from textural and geometric shapes, to color layering, collage and beyond. Some of her pieces create the illusion of being metal, though they were transformed from paper. She's an experienced instructor, having taught numerous workshops in Guatemala, Thailand, Vietnam and France, and has published articles detailing her artwork and techniques in a variety of books and magazines. Kim's work is represented in fine art galleries nationwide and collected by corporations and private clients. You can learn more about her work and contact her at Kim Grant Designs.

*** Total package price, including tuition, lodging in lovely colonial style hotels, a hearty breakfast each morning all ground transportation and some pretty interesting cultural experiences is US$1,845. Art supplies are not included.

Contact Information Liza Fourré / Director fourre@artguat.org Art Workshops in Guatemala phone: 612-825-0747 e-mail: www.fourre@artguat.org

I AM THE FEATURED ARTIST FOR SEPTEMBER AT MY SANTA FE GALLERY

2008-09-14T20:29:00.006-05:00

The month of September I am the featured artist at one of my galleries in Santa Fe, New Mexico, The Randall M. Hasson Gallery. http://www.randallmhasson.com/The%20Valerie%20Gallery.htm It is located on Delgado and Canyon Road. Opening night is Friday, September 26th, 2009, which is the 4th Friday Night Art Crawl. I have just shipped off numerous pieces of new art for the show. If you are in the area during that time, stop in and see my new works on metal and acrylic. Enjoy the wonderful gallery.

UPCOMING ART ADVENTURES

2008-09-14T19:36:00.004-05:00

This year I have two art play adventures coming up...only for play and creativity. No teaching.

Raevn's Nest Retreat in Oct. 08. It is held outside of Milwaukee. I am going with my Mom who enjoys creating all art, but in her heart, she is actually a knitting artist. Artfest in April 2009 held in Seattle with my Art Sister, Lisa Guerin. Lisa and I meet at Artfest 6 years ago and became instant friends and started exchanging art monthly. Look up Lisa's Blog, http://lisaguerinartblog.blogspot.com to see her wonderful art. (The above photo is a sample of her work.) She is also an artist for Somerset Studio and Somerset Workshop #3, just to name a few. We have also been in Haute Handbags together the last 2 issues.

JEWEL TRANSFORMATION

2008-09-14T17:21:00.007-05:00

Here is my latest artwork on metal, named "JEWELED TRANSFORMATION". The metal piece can puzzle together with others to fill a whole wall, it is just beautiful. I started creating these pieces the first of the year and have been busy filling the gallery and website orders with them. This week I was finally able to create four for my own dining room wall. They are drying as I am writing...I'll post a photo as soon as they are hung.

NEW ART GALLERY

2007-08-22T18:19:00.001-05:00

I am now showing my art at THE RANDALL M. HASSON Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico!!

225 A Delgado Street, right off of Canyon Road.

This Friday night is a special event featuring new artist.

Stop by and see my art.

Angel Art

2007-04-05T23:14:00.000-05:00

I will be teaching altered angel art and techniques ( as seen in Paper, Cloth, & Scissors 2005 HEAVENLY COLLAGE )in Guatemala along with altered photos, and a shrine for Day of the Dead.

MY NEXT ART WORKSHOP IN GUATEMALA

2007-04-05T23:07:00.000-05:00

Join me on my next art workshop to Antigua, Guatemala Oct. 26-Nov. 4th. Check out my website for information on the workshop, www.kimgrantdesigns.com or Art Workshops in Guatemala website, www.info@artguat.org. Sign up is now, class size is small and limited.

NUMEROLOGY ACCEPTED INTO I. S.A.P

2007-04-05T22:58:00.000-05:00

Happy news!!! "Numerology" was just accepted into the I.S.A.P. (International Society of Acrylic Painter's)2007 show. It will held in San Luis Obispo Art Center, May 5-June 17, 2007. I feel so fortunate to have my art recognized by my peers.

NEW DOLLS ON MY ETSY STORE

2007-03-05T16:19:00.000-06:00

I just uploaded my latest dolls to my etsy store.

Come visit. www.kimgrant.etsy.com

NUMEROLOGY

2007-02-25T01:34:00.000-06:00

This is my latest completed collage piece, Numerology. It is 18" x 24" on a deep wrap canvas. I was so happy with the results that I am entering it into the 2007 ISEA annual juried exhibition ( my artwork from last year was juried into the 2006 show). It is so nummy up close, lots of layers of texture, collage papers, and paint.

ARTSISTERS

2007-02-25T01:25:00.000-06:00

My Artsister, Lisa Guerin and I have been exchanging art for the past 3 years. Lisa creates amazing work....seen in many publications! Here is her art swap to me this month. Every month we chose one of our favorite artists for inspiration and to learn their techniques. This month our chosen artist was Misty Mawn.