the CANDYcolored studio of oil painter katrina berg

In episode 4, i shared some of the things i "give up" to find time to paint. In this episode i explain what my kiddos do to help in the studio. There are things each of the kiddos prefer to do and yes,...I pay them, lol. My 10 year old tells some of his thoughts in regards to having parent entrepreneurs and things he would like to do someday. I also mention upcoming changes in 2019 for which we are looking forward: 2 hour church instead of 3 hours at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Hand-painted art bracelets by Annie K. Blake A sneek peek at upcoming episode topics and interviews planned for 2019 Merry Merry to one and all! xoxo, katrina ==> connect with katrina <== katrinaberg.com join the sweet list (psst...perks only available to email subscribers): subscriber-only painting releases secret sales and discounts invitations to special events behind-the-scenes peeks and previews and so much more CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.comemail: [email protected] my SWEETlist (my email list)instagram @katrina.berg LEAVE ME FEEDBACK: - what should i talk about next?  let me know in the comments below. - did you enjoy this episode? if so, leave me a review!

Thanksgiving ramblings and a synopsis, discussing seasons of life and the challenges we find within each season. In this episode, Katrina shares memories and examples of the opportunities and constraints seen throughout her life that helped a situation with her 12 year-old daughter, the challenge it presented in their relationship, and how she sought to better understand her daughter's perspective so they can continue to learn and grow together. Mentioned in this episode: "The Relatives Came" by Cynthia Rylant (a children's book) Public Surplus Upcoming Art Shows: November 29th - 100 DOLLAR SHOW, Springville Art Museum, Springville, UT, 6:30-8 pm November 30th - "EFFETS DE NEIGE", BDAC, Bountiful, UT (reception 6 - 8 pm, show up till Dec. 30th) Artists: Nancy Andruk Olson, Annie Kershishnik Blake, Candace Rideout, Megan Hayes, Greg Newbold, et moi December 1st - REFUGEE BENEFIT ART SALE, Laura & Steve Ricks home, 1292 Cedar Ave, Provo UT (preview 6-7, sale 7-8 pm) December 7th - HONORING UTAH ARTISTS, Alpine Art, Salt Lake City, UT (reception dec 7th 6-9pm, show up till first week of January) December 7th & 8th - CHRISTMAS ART SALE & DEMONSTRATION, Midway Art Association, Midway Community Center, 160 West Main Street, Midway, UT (Friday 11 am - 6 pm and Saturday 10 am - 5 pm) Till January 16th - 33rd ANNUAL SPIRITUAL & RELIGIOUS SHOW, Springville Art Museum, Springville, UT ==> connect with katrina <== katrinaberg.com join the sweet list (psst...perks only available to email subscribers): subscriber-only painting releases secret sales and discounts invitations to special events behind-the-scenes peeks and previews and so much more CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.comemail: [email protected] my SWEETlist (my email list)instagram @katrina.berg LEAVE ME FEEDBACK: - what should i talk about next?  let me know in the comments below. - did you enjoy this episode? if so, leave me a review!

"how do you do it all?!!" is the query I get asked most as a mother artist of 5. big secret: i don't do it all lol! like you i give up lots of things to make time for my passions. in this episode i'll be sharing some of the things i give up and invite you to ponder what you give up (realizing that it should look different for each of us, right?!) there are also some really great nuggets of wisdom from artist besties: @cristallharper @clairetollstrup.art as well as a lil' interview with big twin (keep your ears peeled for "just eat cakes"...oh he's going to love learning about marie antoinette one day lol). whatever your passion and whatever your support system...may these ideas help you figure out what is best to give up along YOUR journey! xoxo! ==> connect with katrina <== katrinaberg.com join the sweet list (psst...perks only available to email subscribers): subscriber-only painting releases secret sales and discounts invitations to special events behind-the-scenes peeks and previews and so much more CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.comemail: [email protected] my SWEETlist (my email list)instagram @katrina.berg LEAVE ME FEEDBACK: - what should i talk about next?  let me know in the comments below. - did you enjoy this episode? if so, leave me a review!

in october, katrina traveled with 8 other artists she had met on instagram to paint in the french countryside. they left supportive and amazing husbands, 36 kiddos, and a couple grandkids. included in the episode is a list of gear we brought, logistics and suggestions for painting abroad, info regarding our future sale {#paintingbeynac}, and how to do your own painting trip. friends katrina painted with in france: beth allen claire tollstrup erin spencer julie nelson laura miller lynne millar melissa colton sarah anderson *interested in being on a list for potential painting trips? email [email protected] **sign up for katrina's email list to be notified when we have our online #paintingbeynac sale ==> connect with katrina <== katrinaberg.com join the sweet list (psst...perks only available to email subscribers): subscriber-only painting releases secret sales and discounts invitations to special events behind-the-scenes peeks and previews and so much more CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.comemail: [email protected] my SWEETlist (my email list)instagram @katrina.berg LEAVE ME FEEDBACK: - what should i talk about next?  let me know in the comments below. - did you enjoy this episode? if so, leave me a review!

studio update: commission stories, background in the "welcome children to the garden" painting, upcoming shows and more. welcome children to the garden painting the church of jesus christ of latter-day saints 13th international art competition on display march 14, 2019 to october 7, 2019 at the church museum at temple square in salt lake city current & upcoming shows: 33rd annual spiritual & religious show at the springville art museum - open till january 16th, 2019 1.3.5 fine art show by the utah art market - saturday november 10th from 5 to 8 pm effets de neige at the bountiful davis art center - nov. 16th to dec. 21st (opening nov. 30th 6 to 8 pm) painting beynac - November 20th, online sale with artwork from 9 artists who traveled & painted in france (make sure you're on my email list for this info) 100 Dollar Show at the springville art museum - thursday november 29th 6:30 to 8 pm ==> connect with katrina <== katrinaberg.com join the sweet list (psst...perks only available to email subscribers): subscriber-only painting releases secret sales and discounts invitations to special events behind-the-scenes peeks and previews and so much more CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.comemail: [email protected] my SWEETlist (my email list)instagram @katrina.berg LEAVE ME FEEDBACK: - what should i talk about next?  let me know in the comments below. - did you enjoy this episode? if so, leave me a review!

welcome! so glad you're here! in this first episode, katrina gives you the scoop on her art, and the "why" behind this podcast. this first episode is sponsored by steve vistaunet of "a happy vista." steve has created the jingle for katrina's podcast. steve and his wife tonya create murals, coloring books and original art together. check out their instagram @ahappyvista and www.ahappyvista.com for more brillance. ==> connect with katrina <== katrinaberg.com join the sweet list (psst...perks only available to email subscribers): subscriber-only painting releases secret sales and discounts invitations to special events behind-the-scenes peeks and previews and so much more CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.comemail: [email protected] my SWEETlist (my email list)instagram @katrina.berg LEAVE ME FEEDBACK: - what should i talk about next?  let me know in the comments below. - did you enjoy this episode? if so, leave me a review!