A look into my creative world.

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The Kim Groome Gallery

The Process

The entire process is somewhat lengthy. Each painting is sketched on either a Russian birch panel or clayboard, and then, it is inked out. This is done sometimes with colour and at other times, in black and white. Then, the underpainting is done. It can be gesso or ground mixed with colour to give the painting a colour to unite each piece. It can be any colour, deep blue, orange, yellow or even a rich black, depending on the subject matter. Now, the fun begins! Oil paint is layered to give shape and draw the eye in. The end result is bold and beautiful. Kim paints on panel, to provide a solid and long-lasting painting. After a period of six months, each piece is varnished in order to provide protection.

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Hummingbird in Flight, 6x6, Clayboard, Sold.jpg

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Naramate State of Mind, 12x12, Oil on Panel, Sold.jpg

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Okanagan Grape, 12x12, Oil on Panel, Sold.jpg

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Okanagan Iris II, 12x12, Oil on Panel.jpg

The Tiles

Tiles Each tile is sketched and painted with a special paint from France that adheres to the tile once dried and low-heat fired. The gold is done with a tube that allows for a three-dimensional appearance that mimics stained glass. Once completed, they are coated with a clear coat for extra protection.

The tiles come in four sizes:

4x4
4.25x 4.25
6x6
8x8

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Okanagan Pier, 6x6, Oil on clayboard, Sold.jpg

Testimonials

We truly enjoy Kim’s artwork and appreciate the depth of her artistic talents. We were simply blown away by her ability to translate our vision onto the canvas. She surpassed our expectations! Kim’s works are stunning, serene, creative, unique, and a beauty all of their own. Her work is simply stunning and we can’t help but smile every time when we look at them.
Dave Bodak & Hilde Kohl, Penticton, BC
Kim’s art is unique, vibrant and enchanting. Over time, her very special technique developed: creating rich,layered, jewel-tone colours that charm the eye and lift the soul. Be it a sweet, small creature, a naturescape or a cozy house that ‘looks like home’, this is art with a voice and a promise.
Thea Riccio, Vancouver, BC

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Rainbow Quail II, 6x6, Clayboard, Oil.jpg

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Studio Visits

Upon request, you can come to meet Kim and see her work. Please call or text and she would be thrilled to have you come and visit her studio. Her work is also on display at the Saturday open-air market in Penticton, BC from 8:30am -1:00pm, at Main and Front Street and the Summerland Open Air market on Tuesdays 9:00am - 2:00pm, at Peach Orchard Beach. Further markets will be listed as she decides to attend.

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The Yellow Cottage, 6x6, Oil on Clayboard, Sold.jpg

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Through the trees, 6x6, Oil on Clayboard, Sold.jpg

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Vineyard Dreams, Oil on clayboard, 6x6.jpg

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