the CANDYcolored studio of oil painter katrina berg

have you ever had your instagram, email or another online account hacked & held for ransom? A couple of artist friends had just that happen to them recently. it's a great reminder that we don't OWN our instagram accounts or any of our social media accounts. it honestly makes me wonder if i own my emails in my gmail account. one more reason to put some effort and time into our email lists! hear all...

“midway swiss days” is just 2 weeks away! email me k@katrinaberg.com to make an appointment and visit the CANDYcolored studio during swiss days. how can you be consistent with your pricing while also solidifying & increasing the value of your work for your collectors? we’ll chat about the importance of set pricing, a price list, and educating yourself and others about the value of your work. corru...

5 artists who also podcast come together for our very first “pod-sisters” panel! this episode is all about tips to avoid burnout as artists. you’ll hear a brief intro to each artist, as well as what we’ve been working on in our studios (and even outside our studios!)  jules talks about the importance of having personal projects and examples of some that she’s pursued. rachel reminds us how vital i...

have you ever done a social media detox? what were your goals and how did it turn out? how has it affected your social media usage since? when you hear or read the words “extremism” and “moderation” what are your initial reactions? does one give you more positive or negative emotions than the other? and finally, hear about the time i learned to drive stick alone in provence & the french alps and h...

what do you do to ensure the rest you need while still maintaining your momentum in your work? hear about a recent create! podcast episode with ekaterina popova giving suggestions for artists preparing for time away from their studio. i’ll also share my recent experiences on the topic. if you’ve not seen them yet, check out my latest mini florals available in my mini circle collection. and our mai...

the “certain women: reflections on a mother in heaven” show book is out! enjoy a peek into my personal copy. you’ll also get a peek at my latest mini florals. do you feel constrained in your creativity or is it actually needed as artists, designers and entrepreneurs? summer jobs are in full swing, i’ll share 20 benefits i’m seeing in our 3 teenagers & their experiences. and finally, a red pill abo...

episode 200!!! four 4” mini circle landscapes of italy & france are now available on my website. listen to the songs that i named each piece after in my playlist at the bottom of each painting page. songs by laura pausini, paris combo, blossom dearie & pink martini. today’s artist tip & topic comes from the pie chart sketch by @dadara_art recently shared on instagram. is social media eating up you...

everywhere i turn i feel like satan is trying yet again to make me “choose a side” or divide from my neighbors, friends & human family as a whole. i’m honestly not sure what to believe on the news these days, but one thing i do know: when there is military conflict we can be assured that people will need help with the basics of food, housing & clean water. “the water for life charity” has been bri...

it’s been my pleasure recently, to get to know beautiful jessica libor of “the inspired artist” podcast and “luminary artist academy.” her podcast is full of wisdom, positive invitations to manifest the artist life we really desire, as well as business tips and inspiring peeks into jessica’s incredible artwork and gallery. hear about her artist journey and the experiences that have influenced her...

what are you grateful for right now?! my latest large circle floral with birds is named after the bing crosby song “i’ve got plenty to be thankful for.” hear about the symbolism for each flower, leaf & bird in the painting. lots to be grateful for and lots to consider in character growth in the “becoming” process. even more, i think the overall theme for my solo show is gradually emerging and that...

c'est l'été! it’s summer! well, we officially survived the 1st week of summer madness. summer with teens & summer jobs are not for the faint of heart but we’re embracing all its goodness and soaking up all the learning & time together. in today’s episode you’ll hear a family & studio update on all the things. i’ll also share a podcast episode that will up your artist/entrepreneur game when it come...

at a time of immense uncertainty, it’s comforting to have a few constants in our lives. for me, it’s family, friendship, art & most importantly: my relationship with deity. finding & creating new ways to connect with our heavenly parents in these times are invaluable. two years ago, kathryn knight sonntag invited us to consider our connections and relationship to heavenly mother through her poetry...

(***to watch the visual version of this episode, check out my youtube or spotify channels.) a bit of a studio update: you’ll see my latest large floral “our love is here to stay”, along with a peek at what the frame will look like and some detail photos. as for our artist tip for the week: i recently enjoyed suzanne redmond’s interview with mixed media artist tamara laporte, her art & mental welln...

hear about a great opportunity for female figurative artists as jessica libor of “the inspired painter” podcast interviews the collectors, curators & creators of “the bennett art collection” and “bennett prize”: dr. elaine melotti schmidt & steven alan bennett. I’ll also be sharing 7 things i’ll be doing to make the trasition to summer with our family of 7 a bit smoother. being a mother artist is...

this week’s artist tip is all about the benefits of attending art shows, fairs & events for artists. we can learn a lot just from attending – it will help us better prepare for our own events and may even alleviate anxiety that we could be having preparing for the unknown. you’ll find the 6 minute video documentary on our heavenly mother, and i’ll share a quick studio update as well. the big topic...

do artists need a website and if so, what should they consider when building it or refreshing its content? this week’s episode has tips for artist websites that will elevate your current or future site. our fourth episode in a mini-series on commissions is all about the power that comes as we accept commissions. there are so many unexpected bonuses that have further developed my style, confidence,...

sometimes, just getting started is the hardest part of creativity. hear about an artist whose been offering “jumpstarts” for artists for 11 years. i’ll walk you through some commissions i’ve done recently and how each project began and what choices my collectors made to make it all possible. this weeks’ red pill is about the grooming that may be happening to the children in our lives and some sugg...

today’s artist tip is all about “manifesting” but from a new perspective and i found it the most helpful explanation on manifesting that i've come across. we’ll also be chatting more about commissions and i’ll share my commission process: the questions and decisions my collectors make before i start and what the process really looks like. as for the red pill for the week…we’ll be talking all about...

if you’ve not had a chance to check out the annual art auction fundraiser for the early light institute (providing preschool scholarships for those little humans we love so much)...you can bid on all the artwork (created & donated by so many) till friday april 15th. @theearlylightinstitute on ig or just go to my feed @katrina.berg and start there. this episode has many mini topics for you: 1. a re...

where do you find daily inspiration?!! music is such a favorite go-to in the CANDYcolored studio. hear how it influences my paintings and the titles of the pieces. listen to my favorite songs and singers that make my heart sing as i work away. you’ll find my amazon playlists and a couple on spotify as well. enjoy!! click HERE for the episode show notes with my amazon playlists, latest painting pho...

recently i ran across the manifesto of sorts of the incredible bookshop, cafe, home & fashion boutique "merci" in paris that began with: “curated, not collected.” it went on to describe trends, items that are not just beautiful but also useful and making the ordinary daily life full of extra-ordinary moments. join me and let’s brainstorm ways we can more intentionally create a curated life full of...

welcome to the CANDYcolored studio, snowy spring edition for march '22! today's episode is a little non-traditional. there's a video for you to watch with a virtual tour of my studio as well as the downstairs area of our home (since my studio is in our home, you can get a better idea of how we're using the space). then you can hear a "jack ryan" redpill in the audio portion. i'll leave a ton of li...

what are your tell-tale signs that you’re simply saying “yes” to too many things or overscheduling yourself & your family? hear all about some recent epic fails in parenting & life – all due to running too fast. it’s definitely something i have to constantly be aware of, reevaluate, reassess and make a new plan. i’ll share some things that are helping me, and i’ll also be super raw about where i a...

do you ever look out at your creative biz and see way too many things that you need to improve? maybe you even catch yourself saying, “the grass is greener on the other side? I opened an email from amy porterfield of the “online marketing made easy” podcast and she had a couple really profound descriptions & suggestions that i think will help so many of us! CLICK HERE for the episode links & show...

did you miss so many friends during pandemic like i did? i found my heart swelling with gratitude for all the dear friends who made a positive impact in my life and so many others. i started sharing about these amazing women who i call “SWEETladies”. ondalynn lewis vance is one of those extra special friends who made my college years so bright, fun & enriching. hear about some of our many adventur...