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katrina berg
life is sweeter in candy color! {www.katrinaberg.com} hi! i'm oil painter, katrina berg. welcome to my midway, utah studio, where i'll serve up a palette of support, hope and love, with a side of realness! as a mother of 5 (3 teenagers & 8-year-old twin boys), i know that life is rarely easy and jolly...but savoring the sweet moments gives us the strength we need to find peace, growth, and fulfillment along our journey. {podcasting to support women, mother artists and creative entrepreneurs!}. for more CANDY-colored goodness sign up for my email list at katrinaberg.com
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27/05/2020

allowing for potential

not long ago, i was driving my oldest to an early-morning practice. it was dark out and we had a good chat those few minutes to the high school. after he got out, i had a wave of emotions flow over me and i drove the way home crying. parenting is so hard, humbling and each sweet soul needs something completely different -- but one thing is for sure...we all have infinite potential and need to have room to reach it. i’ll share a few very personal experiences in this episode as well as one that happened recently in our community. i also share background on my latest painting i’m working on that is 40x60”.MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: episode 29: cindy eggertz - finding joy and peace in a fairy business while navigating depression barbara young artist “rouge” art show at the bountiful davis art center august 7 - sept 29 quote by pope francis: “true peace is not a balance of opposing forces, and it is not ‘a lovely façade’ simply covering conflicts and divisions. rather, peace calls for daily commitment -- it's homemade -- starting from God's gift, from the grace which he has given us in Jesus Christ.”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!CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.cominstagram @katrina.bergemail: [email protected] my SWEETlist 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!
36m
06/05/2020

kathryn sonntag: writer & landscape designer (part 2 of 2)

interviewing kathryn knight sonntag was an absolute treat for me personally and i know that there will be something that she will share that will speak right to the most authentic and “pure” as kathryn says, part of your heart and soul. we talk about her journey as a writer, poet, landscape architect & planner, and an advocate of the environment & women. I put those last two together for a very specific reason and as you listen you’ll understand why.this episode explores symbols, folklore, ancient study, science, nature, the spiritual world, Wisdom, the mysteries of god, and the role of our heavenly mother and feminine language...okay to be honest there’s so much more...discovering your path, seeking truth everywhere...discernment...and more. enjoy, and be ready to take this as a jumping-off point...kathryn has a list of places for you to further explore, learn, & become.watch youtube version of this episodeCONNECT WITH KATHRYN:website: kathrynknightsonntag.cominstagram: @knightsonntagbook: collection of poetry: the tree at the centerMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: bcc pressmargaret barkermargaret barker: temple theology: an introductionmargaret barker short papersacademy for temple studiesstudies conferences“the lady of the temple” conference“women who run with wolves” by clarissa pinkola estes  visit utahsunstone magazine(kathryn will be part of a panel july 29th)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!CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.cominstagram @katrina.bergemail: [email protected] my SWEETlist 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!
1h 10m
04/05/2020

kathryn sonntag: writer & landscape designer (part 1 of 2)

interviewing kathryn knight sonntag was an absolute treat for me personally and i know that there will be something that she will share that will speak right to the most authentic and “pure” as kathryn says, part of your heart and soul. we talk about her journey as a writer, poet, landscape architect & planner, and an advocate of the environment & women. I put those last two together for a very specific reason and as you listen you’ll understand why.this episode explores symbols, folklore, ancient study, science, nature, the spiritual world, Wisdom, the mysteries of god, and the role of our heavenly mother and feminine language...okay to be honest there’s so much more...discovering your path, seeking truth everywhere...discernment...and more. enjoy, and be ready to take this as a jumping-off point...kathryn has a list of places for you to further explore, learn, & become.watch youtube version of this episodeCONNECT WITH KATHRYN:website: kathrynknightsonntag.cominstagram: @knightsonntagbook: collection of poetry: the tree at the centerMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: bcc pressmargaret barkermargaret barker: temple theology: an introductionmargaret barker short papersacademy for temple studiesstudies conferences“the lady of the temple” conference“women who run with wolves” by clarissa pinkola estes  visit utahsunstone magazine(kathryn will be part of a panel july 29th)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!CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.cominstagram @katrina.bergemail: [email protected] my SWEETlist 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!
51m
20/04/2020

mcarthur & bethany: a girl's guide to heavenly mother

meet authors, artists, designers and friends mcarthur krishna & bethany brady spalding. perhaps you’ve already heard about them and have some of their collection on your shelf? if not, click on the links below as their books are the perfect mother’s day gifts for the women and young women in your life: the girls who choose god series is where my family & i first benefited from their goodness. then there was their book about earthly & heavenly families...and most recently, “a girl's guide to heavenly mother” hit bookstores and online. in this episode, you’ll hear all about their friendship and journey creating these gifts to the world (from all over the world). they share their thoughts on “personal expansion” during this strange time, solving problems, using our skills and talents for good, creating a more loving world, making space for women (or taking your space), our thoughts on Heavenly Mother (of course) and so so so much more. enjoy! WATCH THE INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBECONNECT WITH MCARTHUR & BETHANY:email: [email protected] mcarthur instagram: @mcarthurcreatingbethany instagram @bethanybradyspaldingBOOKS:a girl's guide to heavenly mother"girls who choose god" series  our heavenly family, our earthly familiesBOOK ILLUSTRATORS:artist kathleen petersonartist cailtin connolyLEAVE 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!CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.cominstagram @katrina.bergemail: [email protected] my SWEETlist 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!
1h 21m
13/04/2020

beth allen: simplification, commitment and the gift of failure

meet my beautiful artist friend beth ann allen: painter of landscapes, portraits, abstracts, & still life. right now she’s obsessed with patterns...specifically vintage patterns found in wallpaper. beth and her baker/chef husband jared, have 8 lovely children ages 16 to almost 1. they live in kansas, just outside of kansas city. even though she received an art degree from arizona state university, she shares how comfort in her style and series came after several years of hard work and persistence. listen to her unique art journey and her advice for artists of different paths. she also shares advice on releasing series online and her work process. obviously beth gives up many things to be a full-time mother artist. simplification, commitment and the gift of failure are all topics she generously speaks about. enjoy this treasure of an episode, and check out her mothering series launching april 13th!watch youtube version of this episodeCONNECT WITH BETH:website: bethallenart.cominstagram: @bethannallenbeth’s mothering series: bethallenart.com/shoporiginalsLEAVE 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!CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.cominstagram @katrina.bergemail: [email protected] my SWEETlistCANDYcolored club & MINI courses 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!
1h 1m
27/03/2020

SWEETlady: naomi watkins of better days 2020

meet sweet lady naomi watkins, author, educator, community supporter, advocate for women, adventurer and lover of the outdoors. as the director of education at better days 2020, she has been a part of a great movement of learning, curriculum, has co-authored the book champions for change, and is constantly trying to find ways to support latter-day saint women seeking to follow their passions & share their gifts in their careers. CONNECT WITH NAOMI:facebook: naomimwatkinsinstagram: @drnaomzwebsite: aspiringmormonwomen.orgwebsite: betterdays2020.combook: champions for change: 25 women who made historyMENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE64. author melinda brown: EVE and ADAM discovering the beautiful balanceRECENT SWEETLADY EPISODES:70. SWEETladies: meredith jones hendricks & nancy jones of paper & felt67. SWEETlady: zd chudyba of in harmony healing health clinicLEAVE 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!CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.cominstagram @katrina.bergemail: [email protected] my SWEETlistCANDYcolored club & MINI courseseach week we're going to start the weekend right by spotlighting a female entrepreneur who is making this life a bit sweeter each day 🍬nominate a lady entrepreneur you love and admire by emailing me [email protected] 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!
9m
18/03/2020

how to take photos of artwork

how to take photographs of artwork for future prints? start with natural light. filtered is easiest and cloudy days make it a dream. sunny days are great too, just put your work near a window with indirect light. windows on the north side of your home will be easiest.you'll want high-resolution photos and can use a digital camera or even your phone (as long as you're not printing foot-sized images lol).i prefer to stand over my paintings to get the photo just right, although you can set up a tripod and hang your work on the wall. i find the over-the-top approach is easy and quick.once you have taken your photos you can adjust the colors to match the true colors in your painting by using photo editing apps (my fav is VSCO) or photoshop does a beautiful job as well.make sure to save your photos in a couple of different places & then they'll be ready to become prints when you are!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!CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.cominstagram @katrina.bergemail: [email protected] my SWEETlistJOIN THE CANDYCLUBCANDYcolored clubMINI courses 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!
8m
13/03/2020

10 ways to thrive instead of simply surviving the wake of the coronavirus

with all the corona-craziness...events everywhere are being cancelled, kids are coming home from school, fear is in the air, and it seems like things will never be normal again...despite it all here are 10 ways we can thrive instead of merely surviving...you've got this!!!10 ways to thrive instead of simply survive in the wake of the coronavirusINDULGE - tai chi, walks, good book, music, newport & home hand soapSIMPLIFY - figure out what matters most and put energy thereTAKE TIME for LOVED ONES - i feel deep inside that this is our heavenly father & mother’s way of inviting us to focus on the things and people that matter most. take the time to nurture and grow these relationships.EMBRACE THE OPPORTUNITY - what is the universe offering me? what can i learn and how can i become my best self through this opportunity?VIRTUAL CONNECTION - online meetings and anything else we can do online will make a huge differenceAWARENESS - seek to be more intuitive and look beyond ourselves...share goodness with those around usACKNOWLEDGE FEAR - instead of running away from it, learn from it and push past to get ourselves to the next levelTRANSFORM - find a new way to serve your people. how can you evolve your biz and take it to the next level?FAST - have you heard of fasting for a cause or intermittent fasting (not eating between meals)?LEARN a NEW TRICK - working on a new passion or project or just simply researching...what can we do during this new WINTER in our life? what can we create and what can we learn? instead of fighting this WINTER, let’s learn and become something new!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!CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.cominstagram @katrina.bergemail: [email protected] my SWEETlistJOIN THE CANDYCLUBCANDYcolored clubMINI courseseach week we're going to start the weekend right by spotlighting a female entrepreneur who is making this life a bit sweeter each day 🍬nominate a lady entrepreneur you love and admire by emailing me [email protected] 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!
30m
11/03/2020

bari j ackerman: art & design that bloom wild

“don’t follow bliss; follow your curiosity!” seriously, this interview with my dear friend bari j is simply jam-packed with goodness!an arizona-based artist & surface designer (find her fabric line at art gallery fabrics), bari coined and created the style, “curated maximalism” and her book, Bloom Wild: a free-spirited guide to decorating with floral patterns is the perfect addition to any home...it has easy steps and a formula for using pattern & color in your home, projects to help you get started, tips for using vintage items, and the encouragement you need to do sewing things you’ve always wanted to do. something for everyone and help with things you thought you could never do on your own.bari has this infectious can-do soul that will inspire you...she’s also gone through some really hard stuff that she shares so intimately in this interview. we discuss how to get “unstuck”...all the fear and rejection we face regularly, and even talk about her amazing “super husband” and artistic daughters (who all have her back and are a huge support). sit back and laugh with us, get real with us...you’re loved, enjoywatch the youtube version of this episodeCONNECT WITH BARI J:barijdesigns.com  instagram: @barijBloom Wild: a free-spirited guide to decorating with floral patternsart gallery fabricsLEAVE 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!CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.cominstagram @katrina.bergemail: [email protected] my SWEETlistJOIN THE CANDYCLUBCANDYcolored clubMINI courses 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!
1h 1m
10/03/2020

the CANDYclub: all about my art biz membership/mastermind

come join me in the CANDYclub! learn - be inspired - grow - find friendship with like-minded creatives!a membership for creative entrepreneurs and artists wanting to step up their biz game! everything i've learned in my art biz has taken so much time and tears lol...it's a wild ride. lean on my years selling artwork & products, running an online gallery, working with galleries, doing art markets and shows, marketing, social media, etc, etc.  i know your life is busy and full already...you're juggling so many thingsinstead of an intense 6-12 week course...we'll be making small changes a little at a time. at the beginning of each month, you'll receive a mini-lesson and actionable items to work on, right where you are in your biz. we'll get together in an online meeting at the end of the month to discuss how you're doing with your topic, encourage, and help each other as a community.small choices + small steps = real results...and all the support you need to do it...amidst all your other life commitments.some of the topics we'll be covering:amplifying your websiteall things email listmaking commissions easierthe best revenue streams for your workwhere to sell your unique workyour ideal collectormarketing strategies for your artpricing your work (and when to raise your prices)packing & shipping hacksworking with galleries & museumsmaximizing at shows & marketsserving on social mediagetting press for your work!monthly or annual membershipsafter signing up, you'll receive a questionnaire to help us serve you better each month. there is also a place for you to leave questions or suggest topics you'd like to cover. i'm here for you & can't wait to help you...& get to know you and your goodness better!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!CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.cominstagram @katrina.bergemail: [email protected] my SWEETlistJOIN THE CANDYCLUBCANDYcolored clubMINI courses 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!
1h 40m
26/02/2020

author melinda brown: EVE and ADAM discovering the beautiful balance

Meet my beautiful friend Melinda Brown, author of EVE and ADAM discovering the beautiful balance. We originally met at art shows as she and her family are avid art collectors. The more I got to know Mindy, the more I learned of the foundations and causes she supports that seek to protect and uplift women. One sweet afternoon she shared with me some of the precious gems she was researching for this book. It came at a time when I was struggling spiritually with so many unanswered questions. Our talk and the knowledge she shared with me that day has been an important part of my healing and understanding that I will always treasure. I have been anxiously waiting for her book to be published and am excited for each of you to have the opportunity as well.LINKS FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:Melinda Brown, authorEVE and ADAM discovering the beautiful balanceinstagram @brave.like.eveLEAVE 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!CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.cominstagram @katrina.bergemail: [email protected] my SWEETlistJOIN MY CANDYCLUB (only open march 2nd - 7th)CANDYcolored clubMINI courses 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!
1h 33m
05/02/2020

building our quirky green modern concrete home

have you built a home before? this episode is all about building our quirky modern green concrete home. my husband carl and i had met in architecture school, so it was a big dream...he had just started his own landscape architecture firm, i was painting away, we had 3 littles and were in the middle of our miscarriage streak...but we wanted to build a home on a tight budget that could fit our growing family. when we found old homes we loved, they seemed to need too much to create the spaces we really wanted, so we started looking at empty lots, hired an architect and gave him our paper plans i’d been sketching for years. as with most home builds, we hit lots of roadblocks and learned so very invaluable lessons. we thrifted and salvaged sinks, doors, furniture, left out cabinetry, and phased the building so that we could keep our mortgage as low as possible. there are some unique things as well: a greenhouse attached to the kitchen, a couch and reading area in the kitchen, a bridge, storefront commercial windows, concrete and cork flooring, no AC, no traditional heat, a wood-burning stove, radiant heat, etc...and we’re still working on it all lol.  MOD.D Modern Detail architect todd drennanpublic surplusare you on my SWEETlist? join herewww.katrinaberg.com 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!
1h 14m
29/01/2020

the campbell collective - amanda louise & marquin: business, friendship, and the intersection of their art and interior design journeys

could you be biz partners with one of your best friends? have you ever had an epic collaboration and wish it had turned into something more? meet the lovely ladies of the campbell collective: interior designer amanda louise and artist marquin campbell. these lovely ladies share their creative journeys, what it takes to come together professionally and as friends (boundaries, expectations, honesty, understanding), what they give up to follow their passions, their schooling journeys, advice for creatives just getting started, authentically navigating social media, how their young children fit into it all, their unsung hero husbands and more.***this is my first interview that we recorded video as well, and it is a total treat. i recommend watching the youtube video...you’ll also get a peek into their studio and some of the artwork currently for sale.my “paris flower shop” popup launches at the campbell collective thursday january 30th...just in time for valentine gifting for someone you adore (or tell your loved one they are off the hook and snag one for yourself!)katrina’s paris flower shop collection (shop opens thursday at 8:30 am EST)watch the youtube version of this interviewthe campbell collective (sign up for their email list)amanda louise interiorsmarquin designsTHE CAMPBELL COLLECTIVE - UPCOMING EVENTSfloral pop-up: new floral works by TCC artistsin person event129 capers st. - greenville SC 29605 february 6th (4-8pm) works from the campbell collective lauren robbins interiors1001 hickman rd, augusta GA 30904february 27th (4-8pm)ig: the campbell collectiveamanda louise interiorsmarquin campbellare you on my SWEETlist? join herewww.katrinaberg.com 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!
1h 7m
15/01/2020

our family's last decade: 10 topics and the lessons we've learned

it's crazy to look back at all that has happened over the past decade within our lil' family of 7. in this episode i talk about 10 topics and lessons we've learned this past decade: from our family dynamic, secondary infertility, having twins, building a home, our family's health, parenting, homeschool, owning our own businesses, traveling as a family, losing friends and family, celebrating the marriages of our sisters, to our spiritual service, journey, & questions.NAET.comhere are some of the episodes i mentioned if you'd like to hear more deeply about these topics:05. opportunities & constraints - learning from my daughter08. our family’s homeschool experience13. our family's first week in france15. weeks 2 & 3 in the southwest of france17. france trip: answered questions, what we gave up to spend a month in france22. our secondary infertility journey, also: 15 years learning, serving & sacrificing together33. being an artist mama of twins - 10 things that surprised us35. carl berg: when to hire an employee & how to solve pain points in your biz by learning from other professions47. a rare bone disease and learning to look at the heartare you on my SWEETlist? join herewww.katrinaberg.com  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!
35m
11/12/2019

what to do when your artwork is copied, how to cope, protect yourself, & move on

these things that we are creating...it takes so much heart, energy and emotion, no wonder it hurts when we feel someone has copied us...or how we can stress when we feel our art is to similar to someone else’s. here are some things you can do to protect your artwork, how to cope with the copying stress and how to move on. i'll admit that i have only done some of these things...know what your options are and figure out a plan that works best for you. copyright your work (you can do it in collections)use low resolution images (72-96 dpi)crop your image (detail shots can protect your original images)use watermarksinvite people to give you credit for your work if they share itprotect your friends (create the kind of community where you can be supportive and find support in return...leave comments and share things you feel are inappropriate)work with a licensing agenttake it as a compliment, ask for a linkalways title your images with your name if they are taking money for your images, take legal actionwhen it comes down to it, there’s only so much time in the day and ways to use your energy and resources. make sure you are fighting battles worth fighting for, give people the benefit of the doubt, stand up for your friends, be supportive, and above all, don’t let it take your soul -- let it go and take the high road if you need to. make better, deeper artwork.sign up for katrina’s SWEETlist (aka her email list)join in the CANDYclub  (her art biz membership) 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!
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