Karen Kimmel Studios

Naturally Creative

Today’s Grommet is surprisingly excellent at multitasking. It’s a set of tools that can unlock your creativity when you’re feeling uninspired, it’s a sophisticated solution for decorating dilemmas, and it’s a fun, therapeutic activity that can take your mind off stressful issues.

Los Angeles artist Karen Kimmel creates tools that provide an imaginative launch pad. Her unique stencils are works of art on their own -- beautiful, organic shapes inspired by nature, but without being too literal. Applied to paper, walls or fabric, Karen’s stencils spur users to try new ideas, layer different shapes and colors, and explore rubbings and other techniques.

Karen came up with the idea for these stencils during a residency program at a center for adults with physical and developmental disabilities. She used the stencils to help the adults tap into their creativity and found they encouraged self-expression in kids, too. No matter what your age, you’ll have fun creating your own abstract artwork. The stencils will get you started, then you can let your imagination take over

— Ann

• Activity Book: This grommet-bound coloring book offers a rich framework of evocative images, punch-out shapes, and prompts to inspire creativity.
  
  • Features 12 templates for shading, layering or collage; five fluorescent pages with die-cut shapes; and five pages for interpretation and discovery.
  • Dimensions: 10 x 10” 

• Stencil Sets: Marine and Forest
  
  • Made of paper-laminated chipboard stencils
  • Optional matching canvas stencil case is decorated with eco-friendly, nontoxic vinyl.
  • Dimensions: 6.5 x 9.75”

• Stencil Sets A & B:
  
  • Made of durable, flexible, phthalate-free plastic
  • Optional matching canvas stencil case is decorated with eco-friendly, nontoxic vinyl
  • Dimensions: 10.25 x 13”