Kharris Brill

About the Artist

I moved to Maine from Utah in 1989, living on Peaks Island for seven years, and attended a year at Portland School of Art (currently the Maine College of Art & Design). I then bought and restored a house in South Portland, and since 2008 have been living in Bath with my husband, Ken. I opened a small shop, “Kharris B” (combining elements of maiden and married name), in downtown Bath for a few years, and I now work out of my studio at home.

Most of my work is self-educated, learning new tools and techniques as I go. I am a profound collector of All Things Interesting. Found object assemblage is a new passion that lets me combine some fun materials that I scavenged. I’ve started some new ideas with stained glass; I continue experimenting with any medium and cool paper. I still do some woodworking and have managed to usurp most of our garage.

I have the inspirational assistance of 3 studio dogs and a delightful view outside of Maine’s Kennebec River and all sorts of wildlife. I am lucky to have the most patient supportive husband that allows My Crazy to survive.