Tamara Grand Art

Tamara Grand Art

I'm a contemporary, Canadian painter, inspired by the coastal mountains of British Columbia. My paintings are simultaneous explorations of what I see, where I’ve been and how I want to feel. Like me, they are multilayered, complex and full of surprises. I learn something new about myself with each new piece.

I use bright colours, organic shapes and wandering lines to interpret the world around me, allowing the paintings to develop intuitively and at their own pace. Join me in my studio explorations and as I chat with other artists about their art journeys and studio practices on the weekly Instagram Live show I co-host with fellow Canadian artist Barbara Reade.

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  • @joannamccraney3148
    @joannamccraney314815 сағат бұрын

    Beautiful

  • @kw-ot4re
    @kw-ot4re17 күн бұрын

    Love this! I was in a rut using my gelli plate but your video got me inspired. I got some great results. Thank you!

  • @barbarahart2024
    @barbarahart202427 күн бұрын

    Love this. Thank you.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart27 күн бұрын

    You're very welcome. Thanks for leaving a comment :-)

  • @ingebjrgulstein7342
    @ingebjrgulstein7342Ай бұрын

    Why wouldnt you show us what you will create of art work insted of all this stuff!?…

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandartАй бұрын

    Hmmm. I have shared the small paper paintings all over the place... Instagram, Facebook and yes, even here on KZread. Lots of people have found 'this stuff' interesting LOL!

  • @recreepy
    @recreepyАй бұрын

    Bravo! You've exceeded my expectations.

  • @cilla268
    @cilla268Ай бұрын

    👍

  • @RobinGayl
    @RobinGayl2 ай бұрын

    I love this….I am just starting in collage and feeling overwhelmed with larger sizes….so this is very inspiring!

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart2 ай бұрын

    Oh I'm so glad you found it helpful! The other thing I tell myself all the time; "Not every piece needs to be a masterpiece. Finish it up. Move on. Apply what you learned." xx

  • @margaretjones6773
    @margaretjones67732 ай бұрын

    Fabulous video Tamara!!!

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Margaret! I do enjoy making these :-)

  • @darlenelaguna
    @darlenelaguna2 ай бұрын

    Gorgeous and so fun! You're getting good with that gelli plate!👍

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart2 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I'm going to be sad when this weekly focus is finished... although I do have a new venue to show them at later this summer. So perhaps more are in my future?

  • @phoebebaker1575
    @phoebebaker15752 ай бұрын

    This is really inspiring! We just started using the round Gelli plate, and it was hard to stop! I like the idea of quickly creating your own marks with a simple tool. And the small papers were also different. Thanks!

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart2 ай бұрын

    Ooh, I didn't know a round gelli plate existed! I may have to invest in one LOL!

  • @kerryklaassen
    @kerryklaassen3 ай бұрын

    I enjoyed this video, Tamara! Thanks for sharing it.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Kerry! I enjoy stitching these little snippets together. It’s also a way of journaling my studio practice for me to look back on!

  • @catincj5162
    @catincj51623 ай бұрын

    Glad i found this. Newbie looking for exactly this!

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart3 ай бұрын

    Happy to help! Let me know if you have any questions.

  • @mileybysalgueiro9556
    @mileybysalgueiro95563 ай бұрын

    Everithing is very beautiful!

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! And thanks for watching.

  • @avanellehansen4525
    @avanellehansen45253 ай бұрын

    I keep a dollar store kitty litter pan nearby and toss stencils, brayers, stamps, etc into water with a splash of Murphys oil soap in it for easy clean up later.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart3 ай бұрын

    I love Murphy's oil soap for my brushes; never thought of using it for brayers and stencils. Thanks for the idea!

  • @avanellehansen4525
    @avanellehansen45253 ай бұрын

    Nice video. Right to the point without extra chatter and not talking over music. New subscriber.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Avanelle! I'm like you; I prefer to cut to the chase LOL! Looking forward to more conversations with you in the future!

  • @yp6364
    @yp63643 ай бұрын

    Wow!!!

  • @silverlagomorpha3177
    @silverlagomorpha31773 ай бұрын

    This makes me want to make art!

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart3 ай бұрын

    Yay! You should! It doesn't take fancy materials to get started!

  • @kdo888
    @kdo8883 ай бұрын

    hi, i've been searching in vain for artist reveiws on how they use AA and finally stumbled upon yours. I'm looking to integrate AA with my website but the main thing holding me back right now is the ecommerce. Since you manage both, does this not force you to do double entry and require you to update your AA inventory everytime a sale goes through your website? This is what I want to avoid. How do you manage?

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the question! There is a bit of double entry, BUT I have published my public AA page to my website as my main shop page. So every time I update AA it automatically updates on my website. My sales are not frequent, so it hasn't been a time problem thus far ;-)

  • @melodieennist9630
    @melodieennist96304 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed watching your process! Well done video btw! 👏🏻

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart4 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much! 😊 I enjoy making these little shorts. Another way to explore creativity right? (And thanks for subscribing xx)

  • @melodieennist9630
    @melodieennist96304 ай бұрын

    This is SO AWESOME! I didn’t know you were on KZread and now I can satisfy my need to watch what other artists do. Thank you for sharing this fantastic video, I know how much work it is producing this and really appreciate your effort, it is very inspiring 😍Well done!

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart4 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I set it up a while ago as a place to store No Brush Required episodes off of Instagram. And am planning on creating new videos regularly. It's such fun!

  • @halatmothership6969
    @halatmothership69694 ай бұрын

    Love love love

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart4 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @Cyrilmc222004
    @Cyrilmc2220044 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Tamara, I really really enjoyed watching you create these stunning prints. I’ve subscribed and given you a thumbs up too.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart4 ай бұрын

    Thank YOU! I really appreciate your support. Working on my next video today :-)

  • @suetraviss8888
    @suetraviss88884 ай бұрын

    Would you happen to know the name of the flower stencil you used at the beginning with the Payne’s Gray?

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart4 ай бұрын

    Sue, it is one of many mandela stencils that came in a package of 100 from Amazon. And none of them were labelled.... Sorry not to be more help!

  • @suetraviss8888
    @suetraviss88884 ай бұрын

    @@tamaragrandart that’s what I figured…😁. I’ve seen those packages and always thought about it buying them. Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I appreciate it.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart4 ай бұрын

    totally worth the spend. I think I paid $35 for the pack? And lots of inspiring ideas with stencils I probably wouldn't have bought on their own!@@suetraviss8888

  • @darlenelaguna
    @darlenelaguna4 ай бұрын

    Great episode! Nice conversation about the benefits of purchasing art. 👍

  • @lauriemartzart
    @lauriemartzart4 ай бұрын

    So much fun Tamara!!❤❤

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart4 ай бұрын

    It really is! Have you tried making papers like this Laurie?

  • @michellespohrer6395
    @michellespohrer63955 ай бұрын

    Love this, Tamara! I am just starting a botanical abstract collage and this technique will work really well for some of the background. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart5 ай бұрын

    You're very welcome Michelle. I'd love to see what you end up doing with it!

  • @RosabelVerde
    @RosabelVerde5 ай бұрын

    Hi, new subscriber here; discovered your channel only today and very much liked the 2 videos I watched as yet. Looking forward to seeing more of your work! Thanks for sharing and inspiring me.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart5 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for your kind comments Rosabel. Welcome!

  • @lauriehuff7515
    @lauriehuff75155 ай бұрын

    I love what you added to this! Perfect!

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart5 ай бұрын

    Thanks! I'm excited to see the final piece!

  • @lukelabelle-stackhouseimag9448
    @lukelabelle-stackhouseimag94485 ай бұрын

    So beautiful! It really illuminates off the canvas.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart5 ай бұрын

    Thanks Luke! It reminds me of the way sunlight penetrates the water on a beautiful summer day!

  • @lynnjacques3632
    @lynnjacques36325 ай бұрын

    Beautiful colors in this one

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart5 ай бұрын

    Thanks Lynn! My absolute favourites!

  • @TheKathleensUTube
    @TheKathleensUTube5 ай бұрын

    Great works!

  • @janineallen3681
    @janineallen36815 ай бұрын

    Nice beginning, would love to see how you move on from this 😊

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the message (and the reminder that this piece is still sitting in a big pile of unfinished work... maybe 2024? LOL!)

  • @suev4143
    @suev41436 ай бұрын

    These are great prints. I have seen a few artists demo the gelli plate, but nobody mentions how to clean it at the end of a print session. Is it difficult? What does cleaning the plate entail? Id like to understand before i buy one for myself. Thank you. Ill be looking forward to seeing more of your art.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart6 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and getting in touch! I struggled with cleaning my gelli print as well. The advice I had was to clean it with warm water and a bit of soap. That never worked very well. After some searching, the best way I've found to clean it has two steps; (1) when you're all done pulling prints, put a thin layer of white paint on, press a piece of paper over and leave it to dry for a few minutes before pulling the paper up (this will pull up most of the underbits of colour), (2) apply a bit of hand sanitizer to the plate and gently wipe it up with a lint free paper towel (I use blue shop cloths). Takes a couple of passes, but always works. And remember to store the plate in the original packaging. Keeps it moist. Have fun!

  • @catcar8212
    @catcar82126 ай бұрын

    Hi Tamara, I just found your channel. I love the work you did here. I am a fan of black and white. I worked with carving linoleum since back in the early 70's. I purchased my first gelli plate for a gift to myself, and for my adult daughter who loves to craft with me. I have dabbled in everything over the years but never tried this. I still have my old brayer and I'm sure your videos will help a lot! I am hoping to create papers for journaling, art cards and greeting cards. Happy New Year, and thanks for the inspiration! Cath from east coast Connecticut.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart6 ай бұрын

    Hi Cath. Thanks so much for reaching out to chat! I love my gelli plate and it just so happens that my new year's project will include the creating of lots of new papers. I'll film some of it and share as I go. Happy New Year!

  • @suehall7120
    @suehall71207 ай бұрын

    It’s so helpful to hear an artist describe their inspiration and how the final painting was achieved. Your commentary is very clear and easy to listen to. Thanks for sharing this.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart7 ай бұрын

    Thanks Sue for watching and sharing your lovely feedback. I really appreciate it!

  • @fatoomgierdien110
    @fatoomgierdien1107 ай бұрын

    Interesting👌‼️

  • @dianecharest8365
    @dianecharest83657 ай бұрын

    Wow! Beautiful!

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart7 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much Diane xx

  • @TiborHunka
    @TiborHunka7 ай бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6iOx7uKgq3chMY.htmlThank you for your videos, I'm making them too.

  • @jenalouise9813
    @jenalouise98139 ай бұрын

    Just looking at artwork archives today and came across your video. Was wondering why have a website and this program? Trying to figure out if I need both.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching! This is a really good question. Not everybody who uses ArtWork Archives has their own website too. I do for a couple of reasons. 1. I own my website. It's my domain and I have complete control over what I share there. If Artwork Archives ever changes their program, my profile there will have to follow their changes. If they cease to exist, all my hard work will too! 2. I want to be able to create other types of content to share. Videos, online courses, members only shops, monthly Studio Notes , an email sign up list, Instagram integrations etc. I can't do that on AA. 3. Forms of payment taken. AA integrates with PayPal. I prefer to use Stripe and give Canadian clients the option to pay via e-transfer. I can't do that on AA. I may not use both forever, but for now, it's a really nice tool to keep track of all my inventory, exhibitions and clients, alongside my website. Hope that helps! Tamara

  • @wandaspencer9523
    @wandaspencer952311 ай бұрын

    Great inspiration for background papers! Thanks for sharing 😊

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Wanda. Happy this inspired you!

  • @ajayupasani3614
    @ajayupasani3614 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent I like it

  • @jacquelinechaltain8660
    @jacquelinechaltain8660 Жыл бұрын

    Rob thank you I am 76 and my voice is evolving! I have worked for years without having any recognition for the passion I feel for my process. I have a studio and garage full of work. It’s just something that has to be done whether anyone ever appreciates it.

  • @lillemorlagergren8770
    @lillemorlagergren8770 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Yes I’m obsessed with printing on the Gelli plate. So much fun. The options are endless. So I have an endless stack of papers for collage... 😅. Lots of love from Sweden 💖🙋‍♀️🇸🇪

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing! Now I have to ask, do you actually make things with the papers? Or just keep them because they are so beautiful? LOL! (Guilty here!)

  • @lillemorlagergren8770
    @lillemorlagergren8770 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for asking. I do frame some of them, for local exhibitions. Also I’m making notebooks, and fill them with prints mixed with plain papers. I have just started to make collage on canvases, so I’m really a newbie.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart Жыл бұрын

    @@lillemorlagergren8770 being a newbie is the best. Sky's the limit!

  • @lucymathersart
    @lucymathersart Жыл бұрын

    An hour went too quickly! Could have listened to you guys all day.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart Жыл бұрын

    Oh we could have easily chatted with him for hours too! What a great conversation with a really generous man.

  • @darlenelaguna
    @darlenelaguna Жыл бұрын

    Great conversation! Thank you!

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for listening Darlene! There were so many great take-aways for me!

  • @iamccbitz
    @iamccbitz Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing conversation with you all! Love the screenshot at the end😊

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @olgaminina
    @olgaminina Жыл бұрын

    Super!💙💙💙

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Let me know if you give it a go!

  • @marilyngillis8305
    @marilyngillis8305 Жыл бұрын

    This video did inspire me. Terrific quick demo.

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Marilyn. I love to hear this!

  • @margaretmcdonald8029
    @margaretmcdonald8029 Жыл бұрын

    Fabulous paintings. Well done video

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for your kind words Margaret! I appreciate you watching and commenting xx

  • @lisawoodward432
    @lisawoodward432 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this walk through, sharing your process in creating this new series. The contrasts in combining organic painted shapes, collage, and crisp solid areas is really exciting!

  • @tamaragrandart
    @tamaragrandart Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much Lisa for taking the time to watch and comment. I'm really excited by the direction my work is taking and am looking forward to having the opportunity to show some of it locally this spring!