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At Kindle & Grace, our mission is to nurture a sense of belonging, inspire connection, and spark imagination through our colorful line of paper goods, gifts, and art classes. Each product in our collection features the fantastical artwork of artist and illustrator Kanika Khurana.

Our studio is a haven for artists of all ages to  embrace the process, celebrate self - expression, and embark on an exciting journey of discover. We believe in fostering a nurturing environment that encourages curiosity,  imagination, and the freedom to create without limitations. Come to our Open Studios for a Free Trial Class. 

 

kanika khurana

 

About Kanika Khurana:

HI! I’M KANIKA KHURANA.

Nice to meet you!

I paint, design and illustrate. If you want to see this kind of thing from your comfortable couch, find me on Instagram @kanikaart.

EDUCATION

  • MFA Illustration, Western Connecticut State University
  • PG Diploma in Graphic Design, Annamalai University

AWARDS

  • Ken Sprague Fund Award, British Council
  • WB Connor Trust Scholarship

SELECT CLIENTS

M Publishing, Little People magazine, Domus Gallery, and Wardrobe

TEACHING

Western Connecticut State University, Brookfield Craft Center, Society of Illustrators NYC, NYC Parks Arts, Culture & Fun

    GROUP EXHIBITIONS

    • 2024 Between the Bridges Art Festival, Chattanooga, TN
    • 2024 Inky October, ClearStory Arts, Chattanooga, TN
    • 2024 A Tradition of Excellence, Lynn Tendler Bignell gallery, Brookfield, CT
    • 2024 Drawing Exhibit, Association of Visual Arts, Chattanooga, TN
    • 2024 Still Life Exhibit: Things Around the House, Association of Visual Arts, Chattanooga, TN
    • 2023 Member Salon Show, Association of Visual Arts, Chattanooga, TN
    • 2023 Holiday Art Auction, Society of Illustrators, NYC
    • 2023 WIP Exhibition, Member Show, Society of Illustrators, NYC
    • 2023 Holiday Show Exhibition, Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery, Brookfield, CT
    • 2023 Art Alumni Exhibition, VPAC Gallery, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
    • 2023 Art in the Park, Denville Arts Council, Denville, NJ
    • 2023 Members Art Show & Collectors Week, Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, Summit, NJ
    • 2023 Traditions of Excellence Exhibition, Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery, Brookfield, CT
    • 2023 100@100 Art Fundraiser, VPAC Gallery, Western Connecticut State University, Danbury, CT
    • 2022 Sketchbook Exhibition, Member Show, Society of Illustrators, NYC
    • 2022 44th Annual Fine Art & Craft Show, Hilltop Country Day School, Sparta, NJ
    • 2022 Holiday Show Exhibition, Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery, Brookfield, CT
    • 2021 Traditions of Excellence Exhibition, Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery, Brookfield, CT
    • 2021 Us All Juried Exhibition, Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery, Brookfield, CT
    • 2021 Creative Connections : Post Pandemic Exhibition, Washington Arts Association & Gallery, Washington Depot, CT
    • 2020 45th Holiday Show Exhibition, Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery, Brookfield, CT
    • 2020 Future Voices Exhibition, Shoreline Arts Alliance, Guildford, CT
    • 2019 Holiday Show Exhibition, Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery, Brookfield, CT
    • 2019 It’s a Wonderful World: Solo Exhibition, Accessible Art Project, Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, Danbury, CT
    • 2019 Tradition of Excellence Exhibition, Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery, Brookfield, CT
    • 2018 Holiday Show Exhibition, Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery, Brookfield, CT
    • 2018 Tradition of Excellence Exhibition, Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery, Brookfield, CT
    • 2017 Sights & Sounds Exhibition, Central Christian Church, Danbury, CT
    • 2015 Emerging Artists Exhibition, Blue Mountain Gallery, New York,  NY
    • 2009 Cartoons for Climate Exhibition, British Council, New Delhi, India

    PRESS & INTERVIEWS