BACK IN THE STUDIO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.orgArt Workshops in Guatemala phone: 612-825-0747 e-mail: www.fourre@artguat.org