the CANDYcolored studio of oil painter katrina berg

why do artists need a support system?! my husband feels that artists, especially women artists need a support system more than most (if all) professions. Who are your greatest supporters? Why do you need them? How can you be a better supporter to your friends? come join us in the candy colored club (a artist biz membership) where you'll find ways to improve your art biz each month and a community...

5 easy tips for artists and creatives to up their game at shows and markets. Frequently asked questions...those i have prepared for myself, and those I hear often...also things I share with my favorite creative friends getting ready. Watch the youtube video version of these tips here. Our art biz membership: the candy colored club, enrollment closes soon, sign up here . Enjoy and send your artist...

How to build a fairy garden? What is the best way to navigate depression? Can friends, family and your business help you through the darkest of times? Meet Cindy Eggertz, Fairy Lady, Beebledee Bop's creater, owner, and author. Cindy shares the light and dark realities of life...the magic of fairyland, how it can inspire creativity, uplift your spirit and make memories to share with those you love....

what's it like to be on a tv segment? what does it look like behind the scenes? katrina's daughter discusses her experience as a first time visitor to Studio 5 in downtown slc and how it empowered her to pursue her dreams as a future creative entrepreneur. ==> connect with katrina <== katrinaberg.com join the sweet email list ( psst...perks only available to email subscribers ): subscriber-o...

how should i frame, mount, & wire my original painting? where do i put the wire? do museums and galleries have a standard distance and length to attach hardware & wire? in my experience, galleries and museums i've worked with prefer 2-D artwork to be wired securely, prerably using D-rings (not sawtooth claws). for my artwork, i prefer to have the hardware and wire as close to the top of th...

do you ever wonder about your heavenly mother? why we don't talk about her very often? i do for sure. in this episode i talk briefly about some recent thoughts about HER ...experiences with Her, a friend, and my daughter. symbolism and places to start studying if you'd like. please email k@katrinaberg.com with your discoveries about our divine mother. [the incredible meaning of elohim] a divine mo...

artist, mother of 4, & art teacher jessica michaelson shares a glimpse into her artist journey. you'll hear all about: her search for art masters & workshops to continue her training outside of the traditional university art degree using her gifts to support her husband & their family while he finished school how she started teaching classes out of her home meeting the needs of adults...

best friends laura and kristin were living on opposite sides of the country and decided to start chatting on the phone every tuesday to catch up. they always felt energized after their talks, inspired to live life with more purpose. with this purpose they launched a podcast together...and recently a course, where they help others do the same. listen about their relationship, their journey, podcast...

are you overwhelmed with all that you feel you “should" be doing with your creative journey and business? what are some items on your business to-do list that are causing you stress? if you "gave some up" and switched to an 85% approach, could you accomplish more while finding peace and joy? would this change allow you to go after business goals that now seem unattainable? katrina s...

episode #22, the 22nd of may: our 15th anniversary...details of how we met and a peek into our journey with secondary infertility: the darkness, how we survived, and later learned to thrive while experiencing hard things...together. marriage/relationships/partnership, it's never easy. it entails so much hard work and sacrifice. soo much unselfishness, trust, and a great deal of listening...we're s...

meet texas fine artist andrea holmes, painter of birds, vintage still lifes, paintings with patterns, texture, and joy! she shares her artist journey, how to sell at markets, the ins and outs of having two studios and searching for another. enjoy all her goodness! website: aholmesartstudio.com instagram: @aholmesartstudio facebook: facebook.com/aholmesartstudio festivals/ art shows **where to find...

i'm answering questions sent in by crystal jensen of @artbycrystal. this episode is about the side of art making involving money and business...where to spend your money in your biz, how to price your work, what to skimp on with art supplies, finances & more. art supplies: dick blick/utrecht art supplies winsor & newton artisan oil paint amazon (several items i buy regularly are listed her...

i know too well that life isn't always jolly. soo many hard things in my life have left a desire to create safe environments, places where burdens can be lifted and comfort can be found. hear about one specific experience i encountered, as well as some recent experiences with collectors and my artwork. ***while this episode does not contain explicit language, there are hard things discussed in thi...

meet nanette amis , owner of the utah art market in the sugarhouse garden center in salt lake. listen as she shares: how she's run a seasonal market for 25 years the ups, downs, reasons to persevere 3.how she adjusted to changes in technology & marketing what she wish she’d have known 25 years ago advice for artists how to organically evolve your creative business hard choices she makes each m...

why france? what were our intentions in living together as a family of 7 in france for a month? when did we start planning? how long did it take to save up? how did we take a month off of life? how did carl work or run his business while we were gone? would we do it again?answers to these questions (and others) and what we gave up as a family to make it happen! ==> connect with katrina <== k...

katrina answers questions sent in by new instagram artist friend @crystalsartroom getting started. part one of two in this series. topics: local resources & art community support inspiration ease & how to know what to paint communicating inspiration & meaning in your artwork commissions & custom order process books & resources for artists mentioned in this episode... local reso...

our family's adventure continues in the garonne region (southwest) of france. weeks 2 & 3 memories, places visited, & survival traveling with 5 kiddos. mentioned in this episode: lamontjoie la romieu carcasonne toulouse space museum in toulouse albi condom agen agen branch happy forest karting couzon la roque-gagnaec jardins marqueyssac roqamadour lascaux commarque ==> connect with katr...

katrina chats with lyndy landon, of image artistry , who, after having 4 babies, went to night school while her husband was working full-time. She stumbled apon entrepreneurship and took on a business & career that she adores alongside her husband. Not long ago Lyndy & I talked a minute about the overwhelm with being an entrepreneur...especially a mom entrepreneur...that it's easy to run t...

katrina, carl & their kiddos have been saving over the past year to take an adventure together in france. they start in paris, and experience all the highs & lows of traveling abroad with 5 kiddos. mentioned in this episode: headout reservations (Eiffel tower front of line pass) bateaux parisiens (seine boat cruise) tgv fast train (2 hrs from paris to bordeaux) metro 10 pack tickets (disco...

Anna Foster shares how to thrive in an environment that's sticky or tricky. By discovering and using each of their unique gifts and strengths, Anna & Rob have created systems to not only survive but to thrive. Anna has also found creativity in the unlikeliest of places. Enjoy her sashiko handiwork on my blog and instagram . ==> connect with katrina: <== katrinaberg.com join the sweet lis...

The dancer, (12), and Katrina enjoy a visit from the dancer's favorite teacher: Mrs. Skousen, who has questions about how to start making art, how to find your style, and how to know what materials to use. Katrina shares 12 things that have helped along her artist journey, and hopes they will help you...more importantly, that they will inspire you to find things that will get you started on your j...

Meet Kara Aina, Canadian born artist, art teacher, wife, and mother of 4 boys. Kara shares her art journey, what it's like to teach full-time at a charter school where her boys attended, the struggle to teach and still find time (or make time) to create and pursue her own projects. Her new transition to teaching part-time so she can more fully pursue her passions of art & family. She also shar...

No matter our passions, we need spaces to pursue those passions! What are your passions and where do you pursue them? Do you have a space that follows the function of your activity? Katrina talks about some of the places they have lived, where she has created "away" rooms, where the idea comes from, and invites you to create away rooms within your spaces so that you can follow your passi...

If you have ever wondered what kind of crazy person would homeschool their kids...this episode is for you! If you ever contemplated what homeschooling could look like...this episode is for you! If you've ever wondered what type of commitment homeschooling entails...this episode is for you! As with any episode, this is not meant to be a road map, rather a colorful illustration of our family's has j...

Julie Olson , author & illustrator of children's books visits the candy colored studio and shares all about getting an agent, local and international illustrator/author conferences, perseverance in pursuit of that passion, what she "gives up" to pursue her other passions, & asks Katrina to share instagram marketing & planning tips. Find more images here on Katrina's blog and...