Kathy Glenn is an artist, knitted bag designer, creativity coach, and aspiring novelist. She teaches painting classes at the Des Moines Art Center and has led workshops for educators who wish to enhance their own creativity as well as their students.
Kathy is working currently on a series of paintings exploring figures - how they relate to each other and to their environment. These works are in watercolor, gauche, and oil. She also is working on a series of whimsical watercolor 'sisters' prints and card sets, glorifying the wonderful relationships between women. Earlier she has completed a series of "almost daily" paintings that capture small, often overlooked items found in her backyard and gardens . Kathy is one of the founding members of the Art and Soul creative painting group. She accepts commissions - painting children and couples in happy times. |
Sisters
Kathy is now working on a series of 'happy' paintings with a Sister theme. These celebrate women and their
powerful relationships of support. She works on a commission basis with small groups of sisters to celebrate their friendships in fun portraits.
powerful relationships of support. She works on a commission basis with small groups of sisters to celebrate their friendships in fun portraits.
Teddyrboston Bags

Copper Oatmeal Kindle Bag
During a recent downsizing frenzy, Kathy discovered boxes of fabric and yarn and other boxes of sweaters she had knitted when her children
were small. She was looking for a home for them when she was gifted a Kindle. Right away, she found a need for a graceful way to carry the ebook to her book group. As she tells her students - try smoosching two needs together and find a solution - which she did. She is now excited about developing all kinds of bags using found materials as well as unique embellishments.
were small. She was looking for a home for them when she was gifted a Kindle. Right away, she found a need for a graceful way to carry the ebook to her book group. As she tells her students - try smoosching two needs together and find a solution - which she did. She is now excited about developing all kinds of bags using found materials as well as unique embellishments.
The Growing Project Blog

"Gardening isn't just about food or flowers.
Life is a garden.
My family and friends are a part of my garden as is my art.
We're all growing together"