Kimmel Kids’ beautiful new line of stencils

Back in May, our good friend and uber-talented artist Karen Kimmel invited us to a Sunday stencil workshop for kids at the Brentwood Country Mart. She wanted to share and introduce her exquisitely designed stencils and see how kids could be inspired and make art using their own limitless imaginations. By the end of the afternoon, we witnessed several Miro-esque inspired pieces, nature and foliage-like graphics and so much more. That petri-dish of an idea has now blossomed into a new line of art and educational tools for kids called Kimmel Kids.

Karen Kimmel surrounded by a group of talented creators

Grommet-bound coloring book and more stencils

The Kimmel Kids Exchange Collection includes six colorful, laser-cut stencils, each made with durable and flexible plastic. The grommet-bound coloring book includes templates, die-cut colored pages, and letterpress chipboard covers. Canvas stencil and pencil cases include vibrant front and back eco-transferred design. A set of six neon pencils from Germany completes the kit. This is a design-lover’s dream gift to give, receive or own.

Artist Karen Kimmel with her daughter

Another talented artist hiding behind his creation at Karen Kimmel’s Art of Exchange Workshop

Though targeted at kids, we are downright certain, Kimmel Kids will appeal to all “big” kids because after all, don’t we all need the best creativity tools to unleash the artist inside all of us?

Available at A+R, 1121-1 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, between San Juan and Westminster Avenues, Venice 310-392-9128