the CANDYcolored studio of oil painter katrina berg

what a treat of an interview! as stephanie braced for an alabama storm & possible tornado, we chatted about all sorts of things: her tech background & skills, artist journey, teaching art, mentoring artists, time management, mothering, priorities and podcasting! it’s an episode jam-packed with goodness. one of my very favorite parts is when she talks about "like-hearted givers" in her membership....

"tell me about YOUR sacred grove" 48" oil on wood, custom framed to 4’10” when joseph prayed to God with his soul-burning question, the sacred grove burst forth with light and knowledge. similarly, our heavenly parents greatly desire that each and every one of their children create a safe space where they can take their questions, ponderings, and research. our savior and redeemer, Jesus Christ inv...

isn’t hindsight 20-20? or just 2020 lol?! now that we’ve had time to look back over the past 2 years since the pandemic began, it’s easy to see things we would have liked to have done better or perhaps we feel guilty about our choices. no judgment here, everyone made choices they felt was best at the time and i know that no matter what there was a lot of learning that came from those choices. inst...

when in a rut or just simply in the need of something new to taste, i dive back into my favorite cookbooks to remember recipes, or to find new ones. here are eleven of my favorite cookbooks. some were given at our wedding and others i’ve collected over the years. the ones i go back to again and again are quite often those that are easy to adjust or simply infallible lol. leave your favorites in th...

"eve & asherah [a mother-daughter portrait]" 28x36 oil on wood (click to see painting) let's chat about all things adam & eve, how we can learn from their journey and what blessings do we enjoy because of their Fall? i've been researching across different of christian thoughts as well as from a messianic jewish perspective too. so many different feelings and impressions...some scientific, some sym...

looking back at the sweetest memories that simply keep on giving...so much laughter and love, so much learned and enjoyed being friends with my beautiful dear friend christy. so much heart, soo much knowledge, and a giggle that is absolutely contagious -- this adventurous friend amazes me with all she has done and continues to do for all of those around her. love you sweetest friend! xoxo for phot...

happiest new year! in this episode, we'll dive into hopes & dreams for 2022, some deep thoughts for a blank slate snowy january, room for growth & learning, and the ever-present need for discernment as we process our journey. i'll also share a new favorite channel on youtube: the house of valentina...in which you can watch an episode about january tips below.  above you'll see me implementing one...

have you read the book "the relatives came" by cythia rylant & stephen gammel?! oh it is so fun and wonderfully shows all the beauty & craziness that comes when we spend time with family. during the holidays i learned so much being with family members. here are 5 of the life lessons and epiphanies i pondered & gleaned. we learn so much from family -- whether it's our immediate family, extended fam...

one of my favorite things during the holidays is to ready holiday books with our kiddos. for many years, i gave a book to each kiddo during christmas. we keep them in a very accessible place during the season and read them constantly…most years, well into the next year. in this episode i’ll share 15 of our favorite books from our collection. you’ll find links to each book. merry merry!!! click her...

what are your favorite christmas albums of your childhood or throughout your life? in this episode i’ll share some of my favorites albums, songs and i’ll even play a couple clips. i’ll share some new songs that just came out and some brand new christmas albums too. “the chosen” had an incredible christmas special last year and this year we went to the theater to enjoy it and their new episode “the...

talking about all things sweet lady ashley today! this sister-in-law is the queen of fun and has the best eye for design. she is always up for a party and take the time to make special moments. enjoy learning about this amazing sister of mine. love you ash! click here for show note photos LEAVE ME FEEDBACK :  - what should i talk about next?   let me know in the comments below.  - did you enjoy th...

alright artists and creative biz friends. let's chat about the benefits of previewing your collection or show pieces to your collectors ahead of the release/event. what are the benefits? i'll list 12 ways you can give a proper preview and reap the rewards. and for this week's redpill let's talk about life lessons and where we're actually learning most.  LINKS jarah with pinterest jcable@pinterest....

have you ever heard of the "thanksgiving proclamation"? i hadn't, and yet it was such a beautiful thing to consider and read this thanksgiving week. i'll link to it below so that you can take a look. you'll also hear a clip of robert f. kennedy jr. talking about censorship and a great transfer of wealth. listen and then research to find out for yourself what you think is really happening right now...

throughout my life i was taught to separate media into two categories: the “imaginary” and “truth”. but what if it’s not that simple? what if there is truth hidden in films and fictional novels? what if there are lies hidden in “the news”? what if all this time i should have been discerning carefully between all the media i am inviting into my thoughts and life journey? what if, like an art exhibi...

catching up with mary was such a treat. it reminded me how important it is to not just celebrate all the good in each other's projects and lives, but also to honestly share about the challenges we’re facing and what they’re teaching us too. thank you mary for sharing so much of your heart. and for giving us a peek behind the scenes of your incredible journey curating this third certain women art s...

the lovely nicole woodbury returns to the podcast to share about the latest certain women show in salt lake. she gives an update on the show events and the upcoming catalog soon to debut with all the artwork and artist statements. she also updates us on all she’s been up to the past couple years: baby #4, new series, a big show, moving, and of course, expanding the certain women art show. you’ll h...

oh do we have a gift for you today! tracy ann holmes is a ceramic, watercolor, pencil artist living in tucson, arizona...sharing her heart and creative journey throughout this episode. her ceramic work is a gift from her soul -- full of love, light, and all the support that we women need most. hear all about her incredible heavenly mother piece in the certain women art show. she also shares about...

artist & curator laura erekson is sharing all about the latest “certain women” art show at anthony’s fine art & antiques in salt lake. the show will be open till november 13th and if you’re not local you can see all the artwork on the certainwomenartshow.com website. laura shares background on the heavenly mother theme and specifics about the show. 140 participating artists, special events, includ...

the latest certain women art show is up and this year’s edition is all about our heavenly mother. in this episode, i’m sharing my statement and a little about the creation of this painting. i’ll also talk about red pills, a scene from the first matrix movie, and how it applies to eve, her choice, our choices and our current quest for truth. LINKS certain women show till saturday november at anthon...

do you consider yourself a prepper? i don’t consider myself a “serious” prepper, but i have facets of my personal life as well as in my business where i prefer to feel prepared. it’s always a work in progress, i’m always learning new things. i’ve had some disasters-of-a-sort in both areas of my life and it’s taught me so much. and how about you? when the pandemic hit, in what areas of your life di...

in our personal lives, as well as in our careers, it’s easy for many of us “people pleasers” lol to feel that happiness & success only come from giving our all and even more often -- way more than what is required, expected or anticipated. don’t get me wrong, it served me well in so many situations -- but the expectations started to weigh on me and the only way i could feel less anxiety, depressio...

how do you go from mere busywork to something more substantial and sustaining in learning? how do we know that something is true when there are so many sources asking for our attention? it’s back to school season and many of us inside & outside of the classroom are pursuing truth. we’ll chat about possible good, better, and best when it comes to learning for our children as well as for ourselves. ...

part six of this series on choice! maybe, like me, you’re looking around lately and seeing that as well-intended as most of it is -- there seems to be choices being made “for our good” at school, in our activities, at work, in our neighborhoods, communities, in our families, and even at church. while i’m truly grateful that so many have our best in mind, i do believe that there is a very fine line...

do you ever worry about sharing too much or too often? what about with a big event? have you ever been so sad you missed something because you got behind on your email or social media? it's the worst feeling to realize you didn't hear about something you'd really liked to have attended until after the event. here are some ways to embrace the happy broken record and serve others in the process. men...

several years ago, marissa & heather combined forces to support mother artists & create a much-needed community on instagram. artists themselves, they were learning how to set aside tradition or opinions of others, and go after their own creative pursuits while being working mothers. soo many conversations and uplifting love shared between creative caregivers, artist takeovers, interviews and hash...