I'm a full-time professional artist.
I'm a teaching artist with over 30 years experience.
I teach workshops in person, locally, nationally and on Zoom.
I’ve taught at colleges, universities, conferences, retreats, and currently at MECA and Colby College.
I travel as a visiting artist and an artist in residence.
I mentor emerging artists one-on-one through consultations.
I’ve learned as a student, through life experience and by making many mistakes.
I strive to inspire, cultivate creativity and share the joy of making something with your hands, head and heart.
ART BIZ BASICS @ Maine College of Art
Oct 5-6, 9am-5pm
In this crash course we’ll tackle the essential info every artist-craftsperson-maker-artisan must know to be a small, creative business: artist-gallery relationships, banking, business plan, business structure, contracts, commissions, copyright, federal and state tax ID’s, insurance, marketing, money management, permits, sales, taxes and time management. Kim will tackle these must-know business topics with interactive exercises and a bit of humor. Info
GRANT WRITING on zoom
Oct 26, 9am-5pm
In this intensive crash course participants will learn: where to search for grants, how to choose a grant to apply for, how to write a compelling proposal, create a budget, and select images that will make your proposal stand out. Bernard will tackle these must-know grant topics with interactive exercises and humor. Participants will actually begin the grant writing process and get real time feedback. Info
Upcycled Creature Costume Making @ Maine College of Art
Oct 12-13, 9am-5pm
Participants will dream up, design and fabricate a fantastical animal, creature or monster, using recycled materials, that can be worn for Halloween, festivals, fairs, performances or fun. With a focus on imagination, inventiveness and resourcefulness we'll use cardboard, paper mache', paint, fabric and embellishments to ditch perfectionism and whip up some weird and wondrous wearables. Info
ART ACCELERATOR on ZOOM
Next session TBA
This intensive workshop is designed for artists who want to create a sustainable life making art. Each week, we'll examine a critical topic every artist must focus on to advance creatively and professionally. Working with a cohort of like-minded peers, participants will break down (seemingly) monumental tasks into manageable weekly assignments and engage in a learn-do-get feedback loop that will bring clarity and accountability to the creative process and studio practice. $250-. Max participants 11. Email me to be notified of next session.
DO YOU NEED A MENTOR?
Are you grappling with how to…
Become Inspired
Get into the Studio
Develop Self-Discipline
How to Overcome Creative Block
Develop Your Creative Process
Feedback on Work in Process
Advice on Technique or Materials
Professional Development
Where to Show Your Art
Perhaps one-on-one consultations are right for you. I've been mentoring a handful of individuals through monthly phone consultations and I have to say their growth astounds me! This process is highly individualized, for some there will be assigned exercises, tasks and studio work. For others suggested readings, reflections, journaling and museum field trips. Most say that just knowing "Kim is going to call me next month" is just enough of a nudge to get them going. If any of this resonates with you, if you're struggling and can't quite figure out how to break out or if you're ready to step it up and work toward your full creative potential, then email me and I'll send you more info about consultations.
DAILY ART PROMPTS
Pick a card, any card and jumpstart your creativity with 15 minute Daily Art Prompts. Don't think too hard, just pick a random prompt and engage in an art activity that will encourage creativity & flow. You determine the materials and size. There's no judgment and no critique. Each deck contains 25 - 4"x6" postcard size cards that can be mailed if you choose to. Choose from 2D Realistic and/or 2D Abstract decks and order through ETSY.