The 8x8 Collection ~ What it has taught me, and Thank You ~ Free Cards Friday

It seems sad and isolate to let go of this collection that has opened me and closed me, stretched me and compressed me, delighted me and stressed me for 9 whole straight months.

I am happy with the finished family of 85, but is it really about the outcome? The finished pieces? Or is it about the process?

Glow, the first 8x8, released the beginning of February, 2009

The stumble, the path, the walk, the doors that open pulled by inspiration and insight – pulled by experiences and quiet meditation – pulled by time with my boys that I know I will never retrieve…

Fresh young years of their life that have this one chance to be lived…

I ponder about what is next, and am looking forward to the Limited Edition Giclees, as well as the collection beginning in December called The Forty Minis.

I look forward to seeing what lies ahead in the long run, while I feel my way onto the canvas, as though my heart and soul is gripping the brush and my mind is but an extra appendage…

I love what I do, and if I follow my soul I’ll be completely free to do what I am divinely called to do. The rest will be taken care of.

Healing Me, the final of 85 8x8s, released the end of October, 2009

Sometimes I am and I feel so strongly outcast, but I smile and feel joyful thankfulness that I get to be me in my world. I feel like a 0person with a completely separate ideal. Though I know millions and millions share my feelings, and I am thankful to be connected to so many who feel and think like me.



If you have not watched Dr. Wayne Dyer’s flick Ambition to Meaning, I HIGHLY recommend it.

Soon, I will post a blog post showing all 85 of the paintings – that will be fun.

Thank you again, to all of my wonderful supporters ~ to those of you who have been there with me from the beginning ~ and to those who have stepped in along the path somewhere.

Thank you to that certain sweet collector who now proudly holds 21 of my paintings, to the other wonderful woman who has 18, and she who has 14 and he who has 6 ~ to name a few of my new friends.

It's FREE CARDS FRIDAY! Comment on this post to be entered to win!


Love and warm, sincere feelings to you all, have a great weekend!

Katie

The 85 8x8 Collection is Complete! Free Gift Today and Tomorrow! Giclees Next Week

The Very Last 8x8 of Them All has just been released!

It is called Healing Me and with it I present the completed 85 8x8 Collection.

TODAY & TOMORROW Only - purchase an 8x8 painting (there are several available) and Receive a FREE Glass Art Charm!

See the Available 8x8s Here

NEXT THURSDAY, same time ~ same place, the first of 4 Limited Edition Giclees will be released: (drum roll...) Linger (http://kmberggren.com/g128.htm) ~ they are $70 each for a signed and numbered Limited Edition Giclee.



WHAT IS A GICLEE? You may be wondering...

Giclees are Museum quality Fine-Art reproductions, also called Archival Prints. These are the result of highly advanced digital printing technology using fade-resistant archival (acid free) inks known to last at least 70 years.

A Giclee is the closest to an original painting as you can get. These prints are made using an ultra-high-resolution printer, using enhanced smooth matte acid free paper.The color, quality of materials, and overall look makes a Giclee much more valuable than any other type of reproduction. Notably more valuable if the edition is limited to 100 prints or less, and if the Giclee has been pencil signed and numbered by the Artist. Which these will be!

Each Thursday morning I'll surprise you with the painting that is offered as a Limited Edition Giclee - so stay posted by making sure you are on the email list!


Holiday Card Styles Coming in the next few days ~ Stay tuned!


Tomorrow is Free Cards Friday here on the blog - Comment on this post (on the Painting Motherhood Blog or on Facebook) and be in the running to WIN Free Cards! I will choose the winner on Monday.


Have an inspired day, THANK YOU for staying in touch
Love & Sincerely, Katie

Brand New Glass Charms ~ Tiny Moments To Take Along!

I'm happy to introduce to you: brand new Art Charms ~ Tiny Moments To Take Along...

These are the Art Charms born from the previously conceived idea, but reinvented in GLASS!

Mini images of original paintings, adhered to smooth lozenges of glass ~ painted in shimmery gold, then glazed for a glass-like appearance, protective seal and durability.

Finished with a Stainless-Steel plated bail ~

they are ready for the strand, chain, hemp, cord of your choosing.

They are gorgeous, shiny, shimmery and smooth.

Lovely, and each is hand-crafted, by me!

They aren't perfectly waterproof, so you'll want to be on the safe side with water, baths, hottubs and of course due to their yummy smoothness, we'll want to keep them away from young children and babies.

These Glass Art Charms are now available at The Uncommon Gift in Camas Washington as well as a couple available in the Etsy Shop at http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com/

Let me know what you think of them!

Believe (above) is also now on display at The Uncommon Gift in Camas Washington!

The Free Cards Friday winner for last week is Aleisha! Thanks for playing!

Love & Sincerely,

Katie

Free Cards Friday! Holiday thoughts already?

It's Free Cards Friday again, and I can hardly believe it!

Comment on this post (on the Painting Motherhood Blog or on Facebook) and be in the running to WIN Free Cards! I will choose the winner on Monday.

Tonite, I am working on my paintings for Holiday Cards - yikes, and to tell the truth I'm running behind ;)

I'm enjoying the little snowman and birds (yes, another snowman by popular demand!), as well as the mother sharing joy with her child - I'll show them to you as soon as I have them finished, and allow you to pre-order if you think you might like to send some this year.

IMAGES: last year's Holiday cards!

My boys decorated their rooms for Christmas today - despite the ghosts and spiders hanging in the family room - I had to convince them to wait on the holiday lights, though...

I wish you a wonderful, relaxing, inspired, rainy, Fall-ish weekend. I love this weather, most of the time!

Love & Sincerely,

Katie

2 New 8x8s for Thursday! Only 1 left - next week!

Today brought two new 8x8 paintings for the 85 8x8s for $85 Collection - they have both been claimed - and next Thursday brings the FINAL 8x8!

What an enchanted adventure this has been and I am ever so thankful for all of the wonderful mothers I have met along the way ~ thank you so much for your support, feedback, excitement, ideas, purchases, sharing and referrals.

Gaze

Cherish

November will the The Month of Giclees!

Throughout November, I will release 4 Limited Editions - a new one each Thursday morning ~ each containing SEVEN (7) in stock 12x15 high-quality Giclee prints in a limited edition of only 30 (numbers 8-30 will need to be ordered, but are available as well!).

The first of 4 Giclee offerings will be released on Thursday, November 5.

WHAT IS A GICLEE? You may be wondering...

Giclees are Museum quality Fine-Art reproductions, also called Archival Prints. These are the result of highly advanced digital printing technology using fade-resistant archival (acid free) inks known to last at least 100 years.

A Giclee is the closest to an original painting as you can get. These prints are made using an ultra-high-resolution printer, using enhanced smooth matte acid free paper.
The color, quality of materials, and overall look makes a Giclee much more valuable than any other type of reproduction. Notably more valuable if the edition is limited to 100 prints or less, and if the Giclee has been pencil signed and numbered by the Artist. Which these will be!

Each Thursday morning I'll surprise you with the painting that is offered as a Limited Edition Giclee (these will replace the 85 8x8s for $85 Collection releases, since the 8x8 Collection will be COMPLETE by the end of October!) - so stay posted by making sure you are on the email list!

Also, FYI - I will be releasing two new Holiday Card designs, and also a few boxes of last year's designs. STAY TUNED! There will be a snowman and bird style, for sure :)

Have a great day!
Love & Sincerely,
Katie

Free Cards Friday!

It's Free Cards Friday! (hey, it's still Friday for another 2 hours!)
Tomorrow I take the band (the kiddos) on the road to see Great Grandma! 5 hours in the car... must get sleep and set out the tea for morning...


Comment on this post and be IN the running for Free Cards for Friday!! I'll name the winner on Monday and ship 'em out!

Also - as you may well know, there are only THREE (count 'em) THREE 8x8s left to be released in the 85 8x8s for $85 Collection - holy cow, I can hardly believe it. You can see the whole collection here!

The final three MAY go fast, but you can still snag some of the available 8x8s - there are 5 currently available in the Collection - by shooting me an email letting me know you WANT it!! I'll then pick it up and ship it off to you.

The available 8x8s are currently hanging at the beautiful Love Art Gallery in Portland, OR - if you are local, you can also just head on down there and pick a couple up.

While you are there, feel free to be in AWE of the other amazing local talent that graces the walls, counters, jewelry cases and pedestals.

Above image: Linger - if you like Linger, stay tuned! The Month Of Giclees is FAST approaching!

Have a lovely weekend!
Love & Sincerely,
Katie

2 New 8x8s Have Just Been Released - Preparing For November!

Introducing this morning's 2 new 8x8 paintings!

Wanderlust: Despite the day's duties, may we find priceless adventures...

Found: Now, with the arrival of a child, a father is found ~ accompanied by a fresh approach to love.

November is The Month of Giclees!

Getting ready to say goodbye to the 8x8 Collection Releases - but the collection still stands...

I will release 4 Limited Editions in November, each containing only SEVEN (7) 12x15 high-quality Giclee prints in stock for a limited edition set of 30.

The first of 4 Giclee offerings will be released on Thursday, November 5, with a new limited edition released each Thursday of November.

Giclees are Museum quality Fine-Art reproductions, also called Archival Prints. These are the result of highly advanced digital printing technology using fade-resistant archival (acid free) inks known to last at least 100 years.

A Giclee is the closest to an original painting as you can get. These prints are made using an ultra-high-resolution printer, using enhanced smooth matte acid free paper.

The color, quality of materials, and overall look makes a Giclee much more valuable than any other type of reproduction. Notably more valuable if the edition is limited to 100 prints or less, and if the Giclee has been pencil signed and numbered by the Artist.

Each Thursday morning I'll surprise you with the painting that is offered as a Limited Edition Giclee (these will replace the 85 8x8s for $85 Collection releases, since the 8x8 Collection will be COMPLETE by the end of October!) - so stay posted by making sure you are on the email list!

(If you are on the email list receiving 8x8 Releases, then you will receive Giclee Release emails)

Don't Forget! Tomorrow is FREE CARDS FRIDAY! Comment on tomorrow's post and be in the running to win...


Have a wonderful day!

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Free Cards Friday! Happy To Run Off...

Ah, the delirious deliciousness of deciding what to do when the dear husband tells you to just "go out" tonite and take some time to yourself... I see peace, quiet & inspiration in my near future... thus, I'm off (short post)!


Comment on this post and be in the running to win Free Cards for Free Cards Friday!


Above image: Three, Sleeping - a little painting (16x20) with big heart.

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Zenana Spa Ad & Free Cards Winner

"A mother is not a person to lean on, but a person to make leaning unnecessary."

-Dorothy Canfield Fisher

Zenana Spa in Portland Oregon is a luxurious place where I am honored to have my paintings hanging - and their newest ad features Clarity, a painting that I have always been especially fond of.


Mark your calendars! October is the last month for 8x8 paintings - each Thursday two are released into the portfolio here


November will be the Month of Giclees! With a new painting being released each Thursday as a limited edition of high-quality archival giclees.


December will begin the new Mini Collection - more details to come!

"The best conversations with mothers always take place in silence, when only the heart speaks."
~Carrie Latet

The Free Cards Winner for last week is Susan! Thank you for playing!

Have an inspired day!
Love & Sincerely,
Katie

2 New 8x8 Paintings Released This Morning! Free Cards Friday is Tomorrow!

Happy October!

This week, I was feeling whimsical in designing the two newest paintings in the 85 8x8s for $85 Collection :)

Collecting Leaves - I'm in a whimsical Fall mood as the weather changes, the leaves fly, the fat drops fall from the sky. My littlest son loves to collects leaves - always with joyful intentions of using them in a project of some sort - though frequently they end up collecting in the corners of the house!

Spoons - Spooning with your two favorite people... what more do I have to say?

Find the whole 8x8 collection here http://kmberggren.com/portfolio-85-85.htm

I wish you an inspired day!

Don't forget that tomorrow is FREE Cards Friday on the blog - comment on tomorrow's post and be in the running to win!

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Love & Sincerely, Katie