Kim Granhaug

I am so fortunate to be an artist. I have the privilege to express myself through paint, pencils, and other tools in mostly abstract painting. I find inspiration in nature, particularly in the way light lights objects, shines through things, and gives life our glow. I also bring alot of color into my work and enjoy how color and line bring energy to a painting. I was awarded my biggest honor so far in 2021 when I received Signature Status in the National Watercolor Society with my painting "Dialogue."

I live in a rural area outside of Houston, Texas and enjoy our life with my husband, our grown children, grandchildren, and our dog Mia. We count our blessings every day.

Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy with advance studies in Orthopedics and am a retired Certified Hand Therapist

My Art education is mostly self taught, but I have to give credit to my art Mentor, Gerry Finch and the numerous teachers that I have learned from in workshops, Cheng Khee Chee, Mary Todd Beam, Mark Mehaffey, Carol Carter, Mary Whyte, Steve Rogers, and others. They each imparted a part of themselves through teaching that I also hope to pass along to my students.

JURIED ART EXIBITIONS
2023 Pennsylvania Watercolor Society 44th International Exhibition “Soliloquy”
American Watercolor Society (AWS) Affiliate Member Show “Pointe of Grace”
Signature American Watermedia International Exhibition, “I Was Here” Juror Robin Erickson
Texas Watercolor Society Annual National Show “Primaries Have More Fun” Award Issued
Juror: Ian Stewart
San Diego Watercolor Society 43rd International Exhibition, “Broken Wing” Juror: Stephen Zhang
Georgia Watercolor Society National Exhibition, “The Art of Being Human” Juror: John Salminen
2022 Canyon Lake Art Guild Lasting Impressions Annual Show: Best of Show and First Place Watermedia for Overcoming Inertia, also accepted Soiree juror Kay Betz
2021 National Watercolor Society International Open Exhibition “Dialogue” Jurors: Ken Goldman, Bev Jozwiak, Donna Zagotta and Juror of awards Ali Cavanaugh,
Earned Signature Membership in National Watercolor Society (NWS)
Watercolor Art Society of Houston International Exhibition “Soulful Journey” Juror: Keiko Tanabe
2020 Watercolor Art Society of Texas “Harvey” Juror: Eric Weigert *Signature Elite Status
Merchandise Award $500 Art on Almeda
Texas Watercolor Society “Dialogue” Juror: Judy Coffey Earned *Purple Sage...