Misty Granade

mixed media art

Blog

My artistic growth

In the last essay I wrote for a grant, I talk about my artistic growth. How and where I’d use the money to continue my development.

My artistic communities

A peek inside the art grant writing process with one of my essays from a recent application. I talk about the artistic communities I’m in.

Mind mapping my work

I show you some of my older art works and the mind maps I made while looking at them and thinking about the work.

Hello Fear, my old friend

Fear of success is a weird thing to be afraid of but here I am being weird. Again. What I’m doing to stay ahead of it.

Applying to Art Calls

I demystify some of art world jargon surrounding applying to art calls. Things you need to learn when you are getting into the art scene.

Interview with Mel

An ongoing series of interviews with folks talking about what their creative life is like. This month’s interview is Mel Mitchell-Jackson.

The alchemy in 2026

I love doing my yearly recap where I look back over the year! Here’s to ushering out 2025 well and turning my face to 2026.

Book Review: We Need Your Art

If you need a book for your Christmas list or for the artist in your life, I can’t recommend “We need your art” highly enough!!

Deeper conversations

Some things I’m considering about my art practice (and life) after having some wonderful phone conversations with artist friends recently.