tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81728759700757865762024-03-10T00:37:45.298-08:00Painting Intimate Moments of MotherhoodCapturing and Releasing are two reasons I paint - to capture a fleeting moment or to release an emotion. Painting has become for me an astonishing source of wonder, healing, solitude and life. The process of painting allows me to connect with myself and the world around me.Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.comBlogger243125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-11693462967001143282011-10-12T12:15:00.000-07:002011-10-12T12:23:27.419-07:00<a href="http://kmberggren.com/blog/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662686994895013010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiQ8KtYCz2icHmqeSJjfOwN7LXG0bFxcXxXhouR7Vh_nJiU_ymjSWuguSQ-GfY4HZgb70eFnKpAmT3T60Ms_nYS57323tadDXCfTrTiVnmM2KAk13FUEYsqHAJS-msM2_V7KQkazGiEzo/s400/BlogRedirect.jpg" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
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Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-53689624581938493042011-10-11T08:55:00.000-07:002011-10-11T08:55:00.651-07:00Featured Artist Marie Wise ~ an artful journey<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji9SzFmCNnf5O-0_wRL2_8PpnAAroOJsG5_Be4pm_wJxXL_FRTXdMjUK5jVd8g0vf1AfFGpcyFhX68RSLsHnxuEntQdrrhJVqt3nK5JppUr1l6uphdfS_HYiI3ikXUPqGdMa64gZzLwpw/s1600/mariewise.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662080367110472434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji9SzFmCNnf5O-0_wRL2_8PpnAAroOJsG5_Be4pm_wJxXL_FRTXdMjUK5jVd8g0vf1AfFGpcyFhX68RSLsHnxuEntQdrrhJVqt3nK5JppUr1l6uphdfS_HYiI3ikXUPqGdMa64gZzLwpw/s400/mariewise.jpg" /></a>When I moved to Kalama, Washington in 2003, I was lucky to hook up with a few inspirational artists ~ <a href="http://www.mariewise.com/" target="_blank">Marie Wise</a> being one. She and I have shared many meetings and meals, discussing art as a craft and art as a business.</div><br /><br /><br /><p align="left">My family left Kalama in 2009, and Marie and I have continued on our artful paths. Last week, we met up again in Longview, at the <strong>Lord & McCord Art Works Gallery</strong> where 6 of my paintings are showing for the month of October.</p><br /><br /><br /><p align="left">Marie is represented by the gallery next door to Lord & McCord: <a href="http://the-broadway-gallery.com/" target="_blank">The Broadway Gallery</a>. She allowed me to photograph her with her artwork at The Broadway Gallery, and I'm honored to feature her here.</p><br /><br /><div align="left"><strong>image:</strong> Marie Wise in her Kalama, Washington studio</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.mariewise.com/" target="_blank">View Marie Wise's Website & Blog</a><br /></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/953997" target="_blank">Take a peek at Marie's book Power Of The Wind </a>~<br />Marie's three-year journey to paint the wind</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"><strong></strong></p><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><strong>From Marie:</strong><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><em>“Art touches the depth of my soul and spirit.”<br /><span style="color:#330000;">I enjoy filling my paintings with powerful and often feminine subjects. My florals, landscapes and nautical paintings are lush and deeply colored. Design and pattern are very important to my compositions. Although my style is eclectic and varies from painting to painting, I try to capture one reflective moment, punctuated with symbolic elements that portray powerful messages, where viewers can find a connecting emotional bond.</span></em></p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662079561729292018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRfnW1HJVwJX89DDvfF081nA7ydT5Bc3sObaU1dJAc2VWHrczzJhocFNxYtfdTec6cODMZaXvTWPGvk84dWcuHILxHSS6AQi4GZeOxEqTPd3Y8FNqjYmKahkXBjATJQuGTPcMQaMTcvTs/s400/Marie3.jpg" /> Marie Wise at <a href="http://the-broadway-gallery.com/" target="_blank">The Broadway Gallery</a> ~ October 2011</div><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662079553606141746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipIxmBK6aQ9M0qM61GVYhESYmhbkdlCPtRJeMccVH_IFoMR581fSWXBdrRli_FtI8ZIGY7gCEMqAgEATxcIlXjgrpCKjrRjLVJgdQBRcT_Iix0QlgWb7TXDiMiybz_14rOoz2C48GEXyc/s400/Marie2.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">Marie's Paintings on display<br /><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 287px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662079546837399602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq8xCExfuzF0iyHjuv9oEJxsor7w9AxIZdehbOS-4YcLqOIWnZn956ptJyoXLFDZdiDnbv4Zl9ufNT-ysr75hlcNYzLwvITAYgVqM0yQe317ZyW4hR37Z2F636KZBiJ84Pa5QlhBfBwP4/s400/Marie1.jpg" /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 236px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662079686956719922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPODTTg7ZzPbBtd6C9kV1R3tjIuZBcq3bxlC2tWAseXFw7KRTE-IGL7fnQyXPb5p25BbrcMrj_XxyZFnl0XPK_6_mumeo7WaMYuR9sHy0ShYg4-RAag9uTf-aqLTCJWHZR6p0FrmBK6OE/s400/katieBerggrenAndMarie-300x236.jpg" /> We reconnect at <strong>Lord & McCord Art Works Gallery</strong> on October 6, 2011</p><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="left"><a href="http://www.mariewise.com/" target="_blank">Marie Wise</a> has been involved in numerous group and featured artist exhibitions over the years and has won many awards. Her work is displayed in local restaurants, gift shops, banks, galleries and businesses. Over the years her paintings have been acquired by friends, family, local collectors, businesses and corporate offices. She paints in her studio in Kalama, Washington, overlooking the scenic Columbia River.</p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbkderW4iq0I4RfqoLnXYWzrQAH5EeWB4SfwqJaFB5Ff6-Odz9KEr5EjjRZKUDSdRNm3QgIlGnU4d-HAxRXqDNpUVizqhV63kUSnFwkLL95NpooXGvmJw_INhy6P8ECcckb-oQ2VCQF0I/s1600/2011_sunsetsRepose.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 298px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662088030571550066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbkderW4iq0I4RfqoLnXYWzrQAH5EeWB4SfwqJaFB5Ff6-Odz9KEr5EjjRZKUDSdRNm3QgIlGnU4d-HAxRXqDNpUVizqhV63kUSnFwkLL95NpooXGvmJw_INhy6P8ECcckb-oQ2VCQF0I/s400/2011_sunsetsRepose.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.mariewise.com/paintings/2011-3/figure-sunsets-repose/" target="_blank">Sunset's Repose ~ a brand new painting by Marie Wise </a><br /><br /><br />You may find Marie Wise's paintings and products available for purchase at <a href="http://the-broadway-gallery.com/" target="_blank">The Broadway Gallery</a> in Longview Washington<br /><br /><br /><p align="center">Enjoy!</p><br /><p align="center">Love & Sincerely, Katie</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
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katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-67202925512544142992011-10-10T20:29:00.000-07:002011-10-10T20:51:06.033-07:00Lord and McCord Art Works Gallery ~ Longview, Washington<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXT8AaCkqGfJP0Dk7PCyABjM_LLAIeJaQkB9ov-zBaB3e-Qq6GUiBMJcQUfF9-PaeyrWrbEPKK0WdswjL4K6CpyvTuyS-rRJQfDrs63c4-d7338itlBTMYl51asTwGGYFJHL0KhfJx04/s1600/L%2526M5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 312px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662071898518259410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggXT8AaCkqGfJP0Dk7PCyABjM_LLAIeJaQkB9ov-zBaB3e-Qq6GUiBMJcQUfF9-PaeyrWrbEPKK0WdswjL4K6CpyvTuyS-rRJQfDrs63c4-d7338itlBTMYl51asTwGGYFJHL0KhfJx04/s400/L%2526M5.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>Lord & <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">McCord</span> Art Works Gallery</strong> in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">longview</span>, Washington, was opened by award winning artist, Linda <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">McCord</span>, the owner and director of the gallery.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlT1xdpN3L_RnYYhSYtIJecsZG4PZ6wlJxYSJMKYPOhSUcbyD7jk0Cu7z_hBEu7H5au_i_0Npp_P-f4Qi1zMsnEJD43fjCegi5dcepMOLuuyncOdT2_wNGXfkrnU6Wj-KOpaItpHGLxus/s1600/L%2526M4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 325px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662071887975365490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlT1xdpN3L_RnYYhSYtIJecsZG4PZ6wlJxYSJMKYPOhSUcbyD7jk0Cu7z_hBEu7H5au_i_0Npp_P-f4Qi1zMsnEJD43fjCegi5dcepMOLuuyncOdT2_wNGXfkrnU6Wj-KOpaItpHGLxus/s400/L%2526M4.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">6 of my <strong>motherhood paintings</strong> are on display at <strong>Lord & <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">McCord</span></strong> during the month of October, 2011.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMG3_c2aLai05196q69ucUPwFfML4ZyfqGAtGHFah4e7DQ8xiotLVP8gGiDRCPq9mMYs2Cz_y9wmn38u3pE6scBnegf-n87en7Hvh8dzJdBJOwTN9yF9DztREbDRdslewr81BvI4X_68k/s1600/L%2526M3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 368px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662071886028260626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMG3_c2aLai05196q69ucUPwFfML4ZyfqGAtGHFah4e7DQ8xiotLVP8gGiDRCPq9mMYs2Cz_y9wmn38u3pE6scBnegf-n87en7Hvh8dzJdBJOwTN9yF9DztREbDRdslewr81BvI4X_68k/s400/L%2526M3.jpg" /></a>shown: Like Water, Taking A Moment and Stay.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz4kfwcZL2tw6H6isG8CjmyFW51OKyk_faTEn2Ipg7MOMkM31jZ07UkDraf5L6CQk2GYJo5_f9EPBqd2fxeiJ5KP8yweMlYLYg6a5P5wVWB8q8AoU5Sridtu6tu1OS2BXi6n_MlpjqIbI/s1600/L%2526M2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 309px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662071878393894194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz4kfwcZL2tw6H6isG8CjmyFW51OKyk_faTEn2Ipg7MOMkM31jZ07UkDraf5L6CQk2GYJo5_f9EPBqd2fxeiJ5KP8yweMlYLYg6a5P5wVWB8q8AoU5Sridtu6tu1OS2BXi6n_MlpjqIbI/s400/L%2526M2.jpg" /></a> </div><br /><br /><br /><div>The Gallery current features approximately 20 represented artists, including a generous supply of wearable art, hand-made jewelry, fused glass, printmaking, paintings and sculpture.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqf_jGTOM0OnT4UREs5WC8HFO6JDtwVaUXSFun6yX3dKo14mcgXBI_i0N68Rn6eRBYjbeimuD3PMZVBDJJ_-u5fdnM5GCZOvjWR5QjZdChWHqtKYej8L5Re_ypSHOAm0lS6Qznl5klMYE/s1600/L%2526M1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 294px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662071874304549010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqf_jGTOM0OnT4UREs5WC8HFO6JDtwVaUXSFun6yX3dKo14mcgXBI_i0N68Rn6eRBYjbeimuD3PMZVBDJJ_-u5fdnM5GCZOvjWR5QjZdChWHqtKYej8L5Re_ypSHOAm0lS6Qznl5klMYE/s400/L%2526M1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-10085211266848717712011-10-06T09:00:00.000-07:002011-10-06T09:00:03.016-07:00Mother and Child Art for the Coffee Table and the Pocket ~ art books make great gifts!<div align="center"><strong>Gorgeous quality</strong>, <strong>coffeetable- and purse-ready fine art books</strong> stuffed full of <strong><span style="color:#660000;">intimate motherhood paintings</span></strong> make <strong><span style="color:#660000;">exquisite gifts for mothers, daughters, doulas/midwifes and mama-girlfriends</span></strong>.</div><br /><div align="center">Quantities are limited, so plan ahead for the Holidays!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><br />I now have <strong>5 separate books</strong> for you to choose from:<br /></div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83091440/mother-and-child-paintings-book-moments" target="_blank" _cke_saved_href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83091440/mother-and-child-paintings-book-moments"></a><br /><br />Introducing<strong> <span style="color:#660000;">Moments With Messages, volume 1</span> ~ a Glossy hardbound motherhood art Book</strong> ~ autographed ~ and featuring 29 of the 4x4" chunky acrylic paintings. ($27.99 each)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORdZa12v1U-ri9iv8yTk4Ebbi8vdZ4TteDvwMrbyqWyza9_lVu1UNL-Wv3btHTuJd12iCXZzRYTa4E54HED82x5zLjumWOv_H7BZRS0v1rkVQH31bnMEvYQT7FueXF9gZaCT-ItDfv5M/s1600/MwMbook-2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 352px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659865007717261266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiORdZa12v1U-ri9iv8yTk4Ebbi8vdZ4TteDvwMrbyqWyza9_lVu1UNL-Wv3btHTuJd12iCXZzRYTa4E54HED82x5zLjumWOv_H7BZRS0v1rkVQH31bnMEvYQT7FueXF9gZaCT-ItDfv5M/s400/MwMbook-2.jpg" /></a>♥ This is a gorgeous, sturdy, high quality book shares rich images exactly representing the texture and heart of the first 29 4x4" original paintings.♥ Each original painting carries a message, and includes an embedded text, painted right into the texture. Thus, each smooth printed page of this hardbound book reveals meaning.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83091440/mother-and-child-paintings-book-moments" target="_blank" _cke_saved_href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83091440/mother-and-child-paintings-book-moments">Find Moments With Messages here, in the online shop</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />~~~~<br /><a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2521913" target="_blank" _cke_saved_href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2521913"></a><br /><br /><br />Introducing <span style="color:#660000;"><strong>85 8x8 Paintings ~ a dance of intention & creation</strong></span> ($34.99 each)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgke2j0sW1cKb1iinf1CT05gGljdxvfQfCBnZwILQn_9wWw2mY4XToSQsNPUQo0TjkHLy2l-PZtTXnFBQCp4BnhrYbPA7P1qC4R7q1uscRY329-WGM0YmaYAjDWP5ezNHItn5m3v-l02BI/s1600/KmBerggren-8x8book-2.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 344px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659865001775670866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgke2j0sW1cKb1iinf1CT05gGljdxvfQfCBnZwILQn_9wWw2mY4XToSQsNPUQo0TjkHLy2l-PZtTXnFBQCp4BnhrYbPA7P1qC4R7q1uscRY329-WGM0YmaYAjDWP5ezNHItn5m3v-l02BI/s400/KmBerggren-8x8book-2.jpg" /></a>♥ A high quality book featuring 70 premium quality pages, a gorgeous glossy soft cover and behind the scenes musings and insight for the 85 8x8s Collection.<br /><br /><br />♥ This luscious 7x7" book seeks to thrill you with images and inspiration ~ but to also encourage you to engage in your own creative endeavor.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2521913" target="_blank" _cke_saved_href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2521913 ">85 8x8 Paintings ~ a dance of intention & creation is available online, direct from the printer</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Have a deserving loved one in a far-away place? <a style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold" href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79927209/mother-and-child-art-ebook-85-8x8" target="_blank" _cke_saved_href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/79927209/mother-and-child-art-ebook-85-8x8">Grab the 70-page e-book here!</a> ~ just $4.99<br />featuring <strong>motherhood art & writing by Katie m. Berggren</strong> and I can <strong><span style="color:#660000;">email it directly to the recipient with your message</span></strong>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgke2j0sW1cKb1iinf1CT05gGljdxvfQfCBnZwILQn_9wWw2mY4XToSQsNPUQo0TjkHLy2l-PZtTXnFBQCp4BnhrYbPA7P1qC4R7q1uscRY329-WGM0YmaYAjDWP5ezNHItn5m3v-l02BI/s1600/KmBerggren-8x8book-2.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br />~~~~<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76026844/hardbound-inspiration-book-autographed" target="_blank" _cke_saved_href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76026844/hardbound-inspiration-book-autographed"></a><br />Introducing the <strong><span style="color:#660000;">Hardbound Inspiration Book</span> ~ featuring 20 Motherhood Paintings</strong> ($24.99 each)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJyTwQvxuyEAOV441C0Toupwuk9dLkYkbby0KvK9qI7plOxeQzEQ-Oq4RfcMpjYR9-l_cVHRz9ILZ1N2JWP5zUmeoI_NP2BlGFF6c0CS1uKvKKddn1qV0MTkC8n0jsDHzR5wolIQubo0/s1600/KmBerggren-insidespread.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 274px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659865002455541986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuJyTwQvxuyEAOV441C0Toupwuk9dLkYkbby0KvK9qI7plOxeQzEQ-Oq4RfcMpjYR9-l_cVHRz9ILZ1N2JWP5zUmeoI_NP2BlGFF6c0CS1uKvKKddn1qV0MTkC8n0jsDHzR5wolIQubo0/s400/KmBerggren-insidespread.jpg" /></a>♥ This sturdy autographed book is perfect for reflection and sharing. 6x8 inches by 3/8" thick. Only 2 left in stock!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76026844/hardbound-inspiration-book-autographed" target="_blank" _cke_saved_href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76026844/hardbound-inspiration-book-autographed">Find the Hardbound Inspiration Book here (with 20 full-color motherhood paintings)</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />~~~~<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77958537/mother-and-child-book-mini-pocket-sized" target="_blank" _cke_saved_href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77958537/mother-and-child-book-mini-pocket-sized"></a><br /><br /><br />Introducing <strong><span style="color:#660000;">Mini Pocket-Sized Inspiration Books, volumes 1 & 2</span></strong> ($5.99 ea)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNTLRf8Xn8KzZ_6hmO8i-E884Uel81hdzhTI58BhK13tEBCM94UKi7lpgqEzCK3Z9XdlfGjH08gaXTCvpMTg3PAYkgKyy3MQ_Hb5GrQTPIp6Qj3p8ZKNVFYRWjKlO9Hs1qaVHQFSu22U/s1600/KmBerggren-MiniBook-InsideSpread.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 350px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659864998887617394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZNTLRf8Xn8KzZ_6hmO8i-E884Uel81hdzhTI58BhK13tEBCM94UKi7lpgqEzCK3Z9XdlfGjH08gaXTCvpMTg3PAYkgKyy3MQ_Hb5GrQTPIp6Qj3p8ZKNVFYRWjKlO9Hs1qaVHQFSu22U/s400/KmBerggren-MiniBook-InsideSpread.jpg" /></a>♥ Pull your super cute little book from your purse, wallet, diaper bag or bed-side table ~ and take a moment to breathe in the moments that make Motherhood purposeful and special.♥ A great gift ~ stocking stuffer ~ new mother blessing.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75324644/mini-pocket-sized-inspiration-book-21" target="_blank" _cke_saved_href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75324644/mini-pocket-sized-inspiration-book-21">Find Volume 1 here (with 20 full-color motherhood paintings)</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77069439/mini-pocket-sized-inspiration-book" target="_blank" _cke_saved_href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77069439/mini-pocket-sized-inspiration-book">Find Volume 2 here (with 21 full-color motherhood paintings)</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Each book that <strong>I have created for you</strong> makes <strong><span style="color:#660000;">a lovely, simple yet substantial gift</span></strong> for a mother, doula or midwife, girlfriend or daughter.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">I also love these books as an opportunity for <strong><span style="color:#660000;">a hand-held, personal retreat</span></strong>. A few moments to breathe and remember the moments in life that keep us going as busy mamas. </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Have a wonderful week's end. </div><br /><div align="center">Thank you for your continued <strong><span style="color:#660000;">encouragement & love</span></strong>.</div><br /><div align="center">Let me know if you have any questions,</div><br /><div align="center">Love & Sincerely, Katie</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-22110931810774041872011-10-05T10:20:00.000-07:002011-10-05T10:20:00.317-07:00Bari Tessler Linden ~ Conscious Bookkeeping ~ Video Courses<strong><span style="color:#660000;">Good morning ~<br /></span></strong>It has been interesting around here with school starting for the boys, and me: revving the business up while the little ones are away ~ then frantically shutting it down when it's time for that school bell to ring!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29ykHQhovFYM6hw4kfbr-XxrqtsHuJZX70jOIh1eOKnj5UcgcARMhJ_qqRp7p9W-rjAALtEo2u69QTv4YJmD1q51fd5cTnc0O08HSj_SRFycviMFVr3FKXMLF7Q7gRPCxAtkN2-e_ySw/s1600/KmBerggren-TakingTimeToSee.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 257px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 233px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659691987633812258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj29ykHQhovFYM6hw4kfbr-XxrqtsHuJZX70jOIh1eOKnj5UcgcARMhJ_qqRp7p9W-rjAALtEo2u69QTv4YJmD1q51fd5cTnc0O08HSj_SRFycviMFVr3FKXMLF7Q7gRPCxAtkN2-e_ySw/s320/KmBerggren-TakingTimeToSee.jpg" /></a>But everyone is happy here, and I take cautious care to make sure of that on a daily basis. Taking the time to look into those boys' eyes to make sure they are feeling good. If they are off at school and not feeling good ~ there is NO way I can feel good working in the home studio/office.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">painting left: </span><a href="http://kmberggren.com/g170.htm"><span style="font-size:85%;color:#660000;">Taking Time To See </span></a><span style="font-size:85%;">(you'll see what I mean)<br /></span><br /><br /><br />Well, I don't know about you, but I always love to come across something new that I feel is a good use of my time. <strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><strong>You know how you can just *tell*</strong> when something or someone you discover is worth your time, worth your exploring?<br /><br /><br /><strong>You know how you can tell when you actually *want*</strong> to sign up for an email newsletter, and you don't feel like you'll be fed a bunch of junk you don't need?<br /><br /><br />Over the years (many, many years) I have had an uncanny ability to recognize when someone who enters my life is supposed to be there. Be it for a <em><span style="color:#660000;">reason</span></em>, a <em><span style="color:#660000;">season</span></em> or a <em><span style="color:#660000;">lifetime</span></em>.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 46px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659696453522881330" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYUgOgCgycOC_1HDj2aW1f7EGj10C61slYb8Z1HjMsWMQleP7qxUdR16gWCdXUTUfg38vfh9mTrGP1_OxpZoE0Ryt7MjtylhVREissbhaSYJd6Hhvk5Xc_TEkAt6j-f9W0-8KpDje_boQ/s400/Untitled-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRirWUFV6Y2XWxQLbRimT3wJah92OU93meg4YKKEk5dthTCD7R22cTE4nH3WNU8D0iAhL8x8Vo-JYb-ZePCHb9syYDDtnWKF1XAC1mdCo3j2v05SxM20JRSgXAe3VIQ6cLnmMGzAB1WE/s1600/bari_3_274w.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659691635566081298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRirWUFV6Y2XWxQLbRimT3wJah92OU93meg4YKKEk5dthTCD7R22cTE4nH3WNU8D0iAhL8x8Vo-JYb-ZePCHb9syYDDtnWKF1XAC1mdCo3j2v05SxM20JRSgXAe3VIQ6cLnmMGzAB1WE/s320/bari_3_274w.jpg" /></a><br />I literally stumbled upon this woman yesterday, and with the urge to write a post for you that was informative and inspiring, the pieces locked into place instantly.<br /><br />I was sent an email from <a href="http://handmadesuccess.com/blog/?utm_source=Handmade+Success+Newsletter&utm_campaign=1b54abb0dd-RSS_EMAIL_CAMPAIGN&utm_medium=email" target="_blank">Handmade Success ~ including Bari Tessler Linden's 7 Money Tools</a> and I felt the urge to click through.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">photo left: Bari Tessler Linden, Financial Therapist, Coach & Mommypreneur ~ founder of the Conscious Bookkeeping Method</span></p><br /><br /><br /><p>I do not personally know <a href="http://baritessler.com/" target="_blank">Bari Tessler Linden</a>, like I said, I just discovered her yesterday, but I was hoping you'd like to discover her work along with me.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDf2R5CI8uEcSBlQRYu_i-kyKtw_tE9RLcVwu0AqqslZp0mLF9_yMSEmUg-fmMzNVzpg5eZa2UvrAFu7htidu3KIcaYf9Ie-do4jclMV2Ug6queAj-8zVokKBDvoFnpObmLftc-JbLhHY/s1600/Family+at+farm.png"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 227px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 266px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659836543473039810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDf2R5CI8uEcSBlQRYu_i-kyKtw_tE9RLcVwu0AqqslZp0mLF9_yMSEmUg-fmMzNVzpg5eZa2UvrAFu7htidu3KIcaYf9Ie-do4jclMV2Ug6queAj-8zVokKBDvoFnpObmLftc-JbLhHY/s400/Family+at+farm.png" /></a><br /><br />I have signed up to <a href="http://baritessler.com/tools-for-financial-transformation-free-video-course" target="_blank">receive Bari's free video courses</a> and am looking forward to seeing her passion first hand. Join me?<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">photo left: Bari Tessler Linden and her family.<br /></span><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#660000;">I hope you have a great day ~ and here's to inspirational information & people that fit into our lives so comfortably it seems they have always been there.</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Love & Sincerely ~ Katie</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-42540827909653188212011-10-04T09:13:00.000-07:002011-10-04T09:13:00.184-07:00Moments with Messages ~ a book featuring 29 4x4 Paintings<div align="center">Introducing <strong><span style="color:#330000;">Moments with Messages, volume 1</span></strong> ~ a <span style="color:#330000;"><strong>Glossy</strong> <strong>hardbound</strong></span> motherhood art Book ~ autographed ~ and featuring 29 of the 4x4 chunky acrylic paintings.</div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659355239930391138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRr-0caroaWYi1bsMCk7mwtBLisEficlbIM04FkrfK-7N6Nye0XJOqrn6AhTiDUO77A_n3L43VQ9pGGHo456p_rzLEt5gwie3MQgcYF_NZnF1o3qT3ogi51n9KqCv4yOD04rFOnDYaWg/s400/MwMbook-1.jpg" /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 356px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659347502007006930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKCxw1nFljnwst3CHMDfvnX7rxK9KuxVOc-Pm2ysZFtYNAEizRjjRg53o5o2rskjjYIYp75VB8r7qQF7Fuf0DWs3uyxgXrNnBTK0JEKwZ0ArKR_M7zcY408DAcwnX7V7lfG01tGP2IAGU/s400/MwMbook-3.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>These are $27.99 ~ and </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83091440/mother-and-child-paintings-book-moments" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#330000;">you can get yours here</span></strong></a><strong><br /></strong>(supply is limited, but back order is available).</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">This is a gorgeous and sturdy, immensely high quality book with rich images which exactly represent the texture and heart of the first 29 4x4 original paintings.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWegpWqFeaxR8fChtiO2u-ZEyDiQporrxtgjzmhb7sDFJX90TBkViE3cxtx9-kYzJtHRZI3Rw2ZNhGYFyiFT2wNhD3vqXGWPdtzTNWmO1a91ezKKD1GYmJA8PIVzilRd5gSITD3OqCl8o/s1600/5Books-KmBerggren3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 328px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659347726778514594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWegpWqFeaxR8fChtiO2u-ZEyDiQporrxtgjzmhb7sDFJX90TBkViE3cxtx9-kYzJtHRZI3Rw2ZNhGYFyiFT2wNhD3vqXGWPdtzTNWmO1a91ezKKD1GYmJA8PIVzilRd5gSITD3OqCl8o/s400/5Books-KmBerggren3.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB27wpXfxQTct-EZ5e7Xo4mommP-xijho8I4JtaamsXBu-jssTnSkQyIybCyOdxl6mZMpLlcm-SUtSGJ3d5PQv-NZA5icjAdVgDGZC0w7BRnJOYNKOYVv13f2X0OWkoYUkUoLLLV79HXc/s1600/MwMbook-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 352px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659347501071956914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB27wpXfxQTct-EZ5e7Xo4mommP-xijho8I4JtaamsXBu-jssTnSkQyIybCyOdxl6mZMpLlcm-SUtSGJ3d5PQv-NZA5icjAdVgDGZC0w7BRnJOYNKOYVv13f2X0OWkoYUkUoLLLV79HXc/s400/MwMbook-2.jpg" /></a> Each original painting carries a <strong>message</strong>, and includes an embedded text, painted right into the texture. Thus, each smooth printed page of this hardbound book reveals <strong>meaning</strong>.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxS5m1nmAvsNVMlYxwJeOYkNiGoNWVkB97t1URU5y1j7rOv9FXw0LDaLSnjEYHySicK1selyFF6HLBO8q2V9e78nkTL0JNfVwBixVeyspXZ2VTRKwDYAe6je1CP1NLNbTYmtE6Lubb5w/s1600/MwMbook-4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 292px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659347496832644322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGxS5m1nmAvsNVMlYxwJeOYkNiGoNWVkB97t1URU5y1j7rOv9FXw0LDaLSnjEYHySicK1selyFF6HLBO8q2V9e78nkTL0JNfVwBixVeyspXZ2VTRKwDYAe6je1CP1NLNbTYmtE6Lubb5w/s400/MwMbook-4.jpg" /></a> Each book is <strong>autographed</strong> on the front inside cover, and contains a lovely fly sheet at front and back. At the size of 8" x 6" ~ this makes a <strong>lovely simple yet substantial gift</strong> for a <strong>mother</strong>, <strong>doula</strong> or <strong>midwife</strong>, <strong>girlfriend</strong> or <strong>daughter</strong>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3BdRwX-G4zUFmsnQaS_kfJAXWp-vK0bTRIfU-z1DM6BBIa3B8chLzOGXezzfUdCy22jRdjVyXQuuFGIiSDhPLSFbbnCmcTU7iWCmdM3DLulsq-5qxHp7AIzrulmYYUWsd5aA-MtI2FxI/s1600/MwMbook-katie.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 330px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659347498698970834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3BdRwX-G4zUFmsnQaS_kfJAXWp-vK0bTRIfU-z1DM6BBIa3B8chLzOGXezzfUdCy22jRdjVyXQuuFGIiSDhPLSFbbnCmcTU7iWCmdM3DLulsq-5qxHp7AIzrulmYYUWsd5aA-MtI2FxI/s400/MwMbook-katie.jpg" /></a> I also love these books as an opportunity for <strong>a little personal retreat</strong>. A few moments to breathe and remember the moments in life that keep us going as <strong>busy mamas</strong>.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83091440/mother-and-child-paintings-book-moments" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#330000;">get your copy here</span></a><span style="color:#330000;">!<br /></span><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~<br /><br /><br />♥ Pull your super cute 6x8" book from your purse, diaper bag or bed-side table ~ and take a moment to breathe in the intimate moments that make Motherhood purposeful and special.<br /><br /><br /><br />♥ A great girlfriend-mama gift ~ stocking stuffer ~ new mother blessing ~ doula or midwife thank you.<br /><br /><br />Your hardbound book will ship via Priority Mail (for U.S. buyers, First Class for International collectors), arriving to your hands wrapped in bubble wrap from within a stiff mailer.<br /><br /><br />Do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.<br /><br /><br />Love & Sincerely, Katie </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-3943481605007171502011-10-03T09:39:00.000-07:002011-10-03T09:39:00.961-07:00Spinning Tales Prepares For Russia<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP7AeV9uj9ZY2ne77HzV9wu6N7qythvn2EcuguqLT-_wRR65_m_K-S5vrGUD5sssVMHFUzxfZcuU6iybFiWmGn0NMDk8r7wgwWAMlcMN6-e1Mz_mWpXkKsSLD6mDU3KhyTW8lMKzWoqTM/s1600/8.jpg"></a>Spinning Tales heads off to Russia on Monday.<br />Here is a tribute to her ~ as she prepares for her trip. </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgkEhJDOVRjnrJrabMV-VjQLeWkZzQlSVbwveHmhyclfH7Kwm3HN7CEtpcVqQBfShOpmJKjnXH-E22aK9XpfmkV3JcrcGykMP84BENpOimymkR6gF-m6VednyiWSgicm84bcHbKLljZkQ/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 297px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659121809359993378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgkEhJDOVRjnrJrabMV-VjQLeWkZzQlSVbwveHmhyclfH7Kwm3HN7CEtpcVqQBfShOpmJKjnXH-E22aK9XpfmkV3JcrcGykMP84BENpOimymkR6gF-m6VednyiWSgicm84bcHbKLljZkQ/s400/1.jpg" /></a> In her stretched form ~ with Seasons Change peeking from the background!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-w229Y6A0o-OtrJF9nuau1Nb4X_oXqKsGVXBiUskSlN-lN5YK8-ixF-wOR76z6Vc4CCU7gLAbPs3B1Vj6u3O7U3l2BGXivfUBrgXUYlLcqGjFHzGN9Q3WKBD6uXzQ0j77AhhE6wTym98/s1600/2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 366px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659131153996017586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-w229Y6A0o-OtrJF9nuau1Nb4X_oXqKsGVXBiUskSlN-lN5YK8-ixF-wOR76z6Vc4CCU7gLAbPs3B1Vj6u3O7U3l2BGXivfUBrgXUYlLcqGjFHzGN9Q3WKBD6uXzQ0j77AhhE6wTym98/s400/2.jpg" /></a>Tattooing her canvas ~ usually, I sign the stretcher bars.<br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ZO1D3mULyhe2p7KhMArg1AbSyZIM3gMjMwHxmJz1nXgCwWnsjMCJoU6b-sU1TdHhVg4fufxr7_MpZAo6mTCEvd2cLT8aPeqGyfrDezuAdB66oz95oZnT5Se11QMf4XUwW2BNdlOIdho/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 398px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659121803695269858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5ZO1D3mULyhe2p7KhMArg1AbSyZIM3gMjMwHxmJz1nXgCwWnsjMCJoU6b-sU1TdHhVg4fufxr7_MpZAo6mTCEvd2cLT8aPeqGyfrDezuAdB66oz95oZnT5Se11QMf4XUwW2BNdlOIdho/s400/3.jpg" /></a> Removing her staples and spline ~ the canvas begins to shed from the stretcher bars.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBGrGYdfEU3FeObrzK6CNC6M5MWizctn9Jn2k0AT0IptdWIuz-tqYt7VK8teKpb7H_w6BeS1r6fdNaD3SljP5ZB6Lw52Ux6ovl-ZKmS8JIE_A6Ay8QF5YFRKDkY5dJ0Jtu5szpsnHngs/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 329px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659121801352548946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiBGrGYdfEU3FeObrzK6CNC6M5MWizctn9Jn2k0AT0IptdWIuz-tqYt7VK8teKpb7H_w6BeS1r6fdNaD3SljP5ZB6Lw52Ux6ovl-ZKmS8JIE_A6Ay8QF5YFRKDkY5dJ0Jtu5szpsnHngs/s400/4.jpg" /></a> Free and naked!<br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipgNqSYIT39GiB8EUMOKeIzrc4awlTCH3fgjoaHnSNprEsJTgL_8RH_ccsdtS_g4_cp18RtO2ojD2Ht-FalEUbUpmbGEea2LK7wLeRHshfS_sEf6MoXTiMRYizh-lBQv1iHqmNx4F7Dg8/s1600/5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 304px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659121169163056610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipgNqSYIT39GiB8EUMOKeIzrc4awlTCH3fgjoaHnSNprEsJTgL_8RH_ccsdtS_g4_cp18RtO2ojD2Ht-FalEUbUpmbGEea2LK7wLeRHshfS_sEf6MoXTiMRYizh-lBQv1iHqmNx4F7Dg8/s400/5.jpg" /></a> She is beautiful ~ even without her bones :)<br /></div><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuuAQyOZScuh2aH41JfQAWIrCfLJkKNBtMV4F1HQMfPPwy2_lxFR8jks6cCxqzkkMHKVeCfkWAvm_jjmt3OvJ_DaHwbMkxjhl_D6Kuqz1DtH4evJhK8Mer9vUC_OdaHd6gZNQ6_wX9II/s1600/6.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659121159325223106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGuuAQyOZScuh2aH41JfQAWIrCfLJkKNBtMV4F1HQMfPPwy2_lxFR8jks6cCxqzkkMHKVeCfkWAvm_jjmt3OvJ_DaHwbMkxjhl_D6Kuqz1DtH4evJhK8Mer9vUC_OdaHd6gZNQ6_wX9II/s400/6.jpg" /></a> Beginning to roll ~ I loved creating the textures in Spinning Tales,<br />and how they catch the light here.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP1ROt5OntGIY-mBmn2IoINgYQWfVaGUu9bIuobz-tduP1HSgtBdPXHYWvCJBO9crJvtAl2DVoZPDNkHtdwu7184yQn00ukcZuLapJL90ChZBmqqzaHTjqBqZiTmwFFwA33zWgTXx7iWo/s1600/7.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659121163122372514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP1ROt5OntGIY-mBmn2IoINgYQWfVaGUu9bIuobz-tduP1HSgtBdPXHYWvCJBO9crJvtAl2DVoZPDNkHtdwu7184yQn00ukcZuLapJL90ChZBmqqzaHTjqBqZiTmwFFwA33zWgTXx7iWo/s400/7.jpg" /></a>She peeks from her roll ~ almost ready for travel.<br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimm54XxpNTRxSoEBlSIZLquR0fGb-3PvrTzna4OPYRrTpMd6ABm6XIe9ONUEmnfSPLqhtJaM2QBsZtMuUlOs4cdOQmrVWxhAG37n5xxOP-ktvfFlMjHGcaPwnqhFZDlrs4pQlHUEINCk/s1600/9.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659121151612335234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgimm54XxpNTRxSoEBlSIZLquR0fGb-3PvrTzna4OPYRrTpMd6ABm6XIe9ONUEmnfSPLqhtJaM2QBsZtMuUlOs4cdOQmrVWxhAG37n5xxOP-ktvfFlMjHGcaPwnqhFZDlrs4pQlHUEINCk/s400/9.jpg" /></a> From here to there ~ her bars stand alone, and Spinning Tales awaits<br />her heavy duty shipping tube ~ and her journey to Russia.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><br /><p></p><br /><p align="center">Thank you all for your support during her creation, and thank you to Valentine ~ I hope Spinning Tales spreads love within her new family.<br /></p><br /><p align="center">Have a great day,</p><br /><p align="center">Love & Sincerely ~ Katie</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
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katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-40364899231105375702011-10-01T10:37:00.000-07:002011-10-01T10:37:00.120-07:004 Steps to Yum<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-BYP5jFa3YKIzH2A3EwP6MwwGWs1Jgs_CUjJoX9vxa08DQt0XnLMas0t2eQbw8O0PlAM9UdtA8Kq2kYTxp8hUAy6MDUnZdPWjhQZmmKPvTdSsX9yONlA8YdlDh-NDNfHlwSogKGrrg0/s1600/1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 384px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658362993521380866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi-BYP5jFa3YKIzH2A3EwP6MwwGWs1Jgs_CUjJoX9vxa08DQt0XnLMas0t2eQbw8O0PlAM9UdtA8Kq2kYTxp8hUAy6MDUnZdPWjhQZmmKPvTdSsX9yONlA8YdlDh-NDNfHlwSogKGrrg0/s400/1.jpg" /></a> Dark Baking Chocolate (no sugar), Raw Organic Honey, Coconut Cream (skimmed from top of Whole ~ not light ~ Coconut Milk)</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 341px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658362990258416722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6QKmH9aDGzjWMCdFQqLSZ79NqIqsY3AoKNwnTI2apGDUZCqGiY4Zz7nrCREnzpnoI2q2eDCWZBVZq-4zttwEIVkA_nM1WuZbjbucWF9tRCsc0rlenjc4Muqlh8zFJ54FDZouFyKegmBM/s400/2.jpg" /><br /><br /><p align="center">Mix together ~ add Roasted Cashews<br /><br /><br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCxPYErmQhBPK4SYhQJ26vTanvv970392hF01g3m4AldMJctKDEqJQOOhvrPQOHB8HtsTo6W0NxFH6_zA4s3c8o12frAm-_W0CQQMKYY57fv6Gh3oPOKIdAYe7wkb_b9ndVLj5clYe1s/s1600/3.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 344px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658364990511427026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixCxPYErmQhBPK4SYhQJ26vTanvv970392hF01g3m4AldMJctKDEqJQOOhvrPQOHB8HtsTo6W0NxFH6_zA4s3c8o12frAm-_W0CQQMKYY57fv6Gh3oPOKIdAYe7wkb_b9ndVLj5clYe1s/s400/3.jpg" /><br /><br /><p align="center"></a>Mix together ~ add Roasted Almonds<br /></p><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZV0KGDb1OfJkdQm5Ak5JtzZ8IJIKOh7g12lhysHlNdv0XqFSnAhl63fKWCGaIrFdGbFC2B53a2RsNHPFxgJsbAPQAyiRbQAL4IV9F_-tXX3r7kz63dDD00W4aOOeWlkxjsDfLid27wUk/s1600/4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 334px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5658362988633773218" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZV0KGDb1OfJkdQm5Ak5JtzZ8IJIKOh7g12lhysHlNdv0XqFSnAhl63fKWCGaIrFdGbFC2B53a2RsNHPFxgJsbAPQAyiRbQAL4IV9F_-tXX3r7kz63dDD00W4aOOeWlkxjsDfLid27wUk/s400/4.jpg" /></a>Plop on foil-lined plate, in small balls.<br />Refrigerate.<br />Enjoy!<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
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katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-26040840163383705812011-09-30T15:17:00.000-07:002011-09-30T15:21:54.684-07:00Free Cards Friday | Two Years Ago While Painting Motherhood: Priorities & Conquering Excuses<div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#330000;">Two Years Ago While Painting Motherhood<br /></span></strong><strong></strong></div><br /><div align="left"><strong></strong></div><br /><div align="left">Two years ago I shared this post, containing an article that I still find very valuable today.</div><br /><div align="left"><strong></strong></div><br /><div align="left"><strong><span style="color:#660000;">Priorities, Conquering Excuses & 3 Paintings in Process</span></strong></div>The below article, first posted in the Fine Art Views Daily Newsletter, rang true with me and so I requested permission to share it with you.Time and time again I, as an artist and friend, hear similar statements from others whom I believe have an incredible talent to change the world. <strong><em>NOTE: While reading, please substitute "art" for any passion or career-direction that suits you - photography, knitting, medicine, business...</em></strong> <a href="http://paintingmotherhood.blogspot.com/2009/09/priorities-conquering-excuses-2.html">Continue Reading</a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">~~~~~~~</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><strong>It's Free Cards Friday</strong> ~ Add your note or insight to this blog post (<a href="http://www.paintingmotherhood.blogspot.com/">here at the blog</a> or on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kmberggrenfanpage" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>) throughout the weekend and be in the running to win some cards ~ I'll choose the winner on Monday. <strong>Come back on Tuesday to see if the winner is YOU!</strong><br /></div><br /><div align="center">Have a <strong>GREAT</strong> and creative weekend ~<br />Love & Sincerely, Katie</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
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katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-80692848326407838272011-09-29T14:01:00.000-07:002011-09-29T14:38:08.861-07:0085 8x8 Paintings: a dance of intention & creation ~ the printed book is available<div align="center"><strong>85 8x8 Paintings: a dance of intention & creation</strong> ~ featuring behind the scenes notes & images, inspiration, paintings, quotes & heart-felt sentiments.<br /><br />A brand new <strong>beautifully printed publication</strong>, featuring motherhood art & writing by Katie m. Berggren ~ <a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2521913">Grab YOUR copy here!</a><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlEuMmoyPcadczkTushha5dcPfXTwQCc2VjbjIz1pdn_eKBxHWactna8Qo-cNaGsC7uJrL4MasgOXZZF5M8Eszv6yaoWKXIh9NwfCQRCtd-UTC_ig6TtjnpL4ZqNFcXhXyWZiVJ81uBLE/s1600/5Books-KmBerggren.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657890346317728114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlEuMmoyPcadczkTushha5dcPfXTwQCc2VjbjIz1pdn_eKBxHWactna8Qo-cNaGsC7uJrL4MasgOXZZF5M8Eszv6yaoWKXIh9NwfCQRCtd-UTC_ig6TtjnpL4ZqNFcXhXyWZiVJ81uBLE/s400/5Books-KmBerggren.jpg" /></a> </div><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><em><span style="color:#660000;">"Katie, I just finished reading your book. Well, actually I devoured every sentence, quote, and picture. I was sad that it had an end, but giggled that it took 9 months for you to compose the pictures…the length of a pregnancy. That's perfect for motherhood paintings. I admire your approach to simply focusing your attention on your sweet boys, and letting the good energy flow. Thank you for publishing a piece of yourself. It was a delight.<br />Kindly, Sara ~ Camas, Washington"</span></em></p><em><span style="color:#660000;"><br /><p align="center"><br /></p></span></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ghIjTMycgG6XHFVA3L-T9v1RwMSwmCsd3G0FsY58X0CDPlWoDCerKJKbDsCXuDtxYSocw9ADQ2MItOB8WOlf0D254hprb_8VMkAIk_8tSHDMtsuDAi40MGDEh3FCQyx1NiuC6LvjHGE/s1600/KmBerggren-8x8book-prop.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 394px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657889910195042978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6ghIjTMycgG6XHFVA3L-T9v1RwMSwmCsd3G0FsY58X0CDPlWoDCerKJKbDsCXuDtxYSocw9ADQ2MItOB8WOlf0D254hprb_8VMkAIk_8tSHDMtsuDAi40MGDEh3FCQyx1NiuC6LvjHGE/s400/KmBerggren-8x8book-prop.jpg" /></a> <span style="color:#330000;"><br /><br /><br /><p></span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxBJ61E2WfW4n6ZwLde0CQB4N-o7I80yidddYxkhiPMhxd5e3gyncNrzHgx2116jCUKFs3LmBtZZQCFG21dPZbhyphenhyphenLZB6osbh68RfpahQPfV5kwIdbeRVGa78Nre7594cPkSFdfwziqEo/s1600/KmBerggren-8x8book-4.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 390px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657889910829135442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIxBJ61E2WfW4n6ZwLde0CQB4N-o7I80yidddYxkhiPMhxd5e3gyncNrzHgx2116jCUKFs3LmBtZZQCFG21dPZbhyphenhyphenLZB6osbh68RfpahQPfV5kwIdbeRVGa78Nre7594cPkSFdfwziqEo/s400/KmBerggren-8x8book-4.jpg" /></a><br /><strong>85 8x8 Paintings: a dance of intention & creation</strong> features the art and writing of Katie m. Berggren, an award-winning painter, recently cited as the <strong>#1 Motherhood Artist in America</strong>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 388px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657889904543204722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO_eX2N2HmXW3jO6qaRZgmHQqlH2SZXmPoCtG5JJEu9ab-Tok-nHewdVD2mld-uHfE1spXlNGw4ZYZEwpf6oR0PWX3VtB_UJP-ZBoWMPIlR8F6g9QI7sZq-niI54ZCNZkszT2hny88JqQ/s400/KmBerggren-8x8book-3.jpg" /></p><br />70 pages of rich imagery featuring <strong>85 paintings</strong> devoted to <strong>love</strong> and <strong>connection</strong>, <strong>family</strong>, <strong>touch</strong>, <strong>breastfeeding</strong>, <strong>babywearing</strong>, and the <strong>intimate moments of motherhood</strong> ~ including the <strong>emotional musings </strong>and <strong>heartfelt insights</strong> behind the creation of each painting.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsGP5jMPikXDKIcVkx0QBiaxL-Pjjako80Z4gExc1tmAHegu1Y7Lej-N4OOXgFPnK_hGQ3YdlP9I07TWnCjgM0JLbbE5ualvdw1EfL3XXno87RJ1rn-QnGgkbGTAyJO8ZYbMikcmTORw8/s1600/KmBerggren-8x8book-2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 344px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657889902663678338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsGP5jMPikXDKIcVkx0QBiaxL-Pjjako80Z4gExc1tmAHegu1Y7Lej-N4OOXgFPnK_hGQ3YdlP9I07TWnCjgM0JLbbE5ualvdw1EfL3XXno87RJ1rn-QnGgkbGTAyJO8ZYbMikcmTORw8/s400/KmBerggren-8x8book-2.jpg" /></a><br />This book desires to show, but to also inspire you in your own creative endeavors by providing <strong>personal</strong> <strong>journal</strong> entries and <strong>blog</strong> posts, inspirational <strong>quotes</strong> and notes from the author/artist.<br /><br />Making <strong>85 8x8 Paintings: a dance of intention & creation</strong> a <strong><span style="color:#660000;">perfect gift</span></strong> for a loving <strong><span style="color:#660000;">mother</span></strong>, devoted <strong><span style="color:#660000;">doula</span></strong> or <strong><span style="color:#660000;">midwife</span></strong>, and/or a <strong><span style="color:#660000;">creative soul</span></strong> yearning to fly higher.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-OL-6gUmOcJn6iuInQym9Rs77GcW-4C29OdcXrxHVgeGRlTOAM2wtPzSpEo35KhWbN62lvAxMfoNLu7Die_hgQfam02D495yj40DM8f-qsU3vB7Z_iS_z-hbjbGEtgK8K4YVrnvRmmak/s1600/KmBerggre-8x8book-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 322px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657889898625891666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-OL-6gUmOcJn6iuInQym9Rs77GcW-4C29OdcXrxHVgeGRlTOAM2wtPzSpEo35KhWbN62lvAxMfoNLu7Die_hgQfam02D495yj40DM8f-qsU3vB7Z_iS_z-hbjbGEtgK8K4YVrnvRmmak/s400/KmBerggre-8x8book-1.jpg" /> <br /><p align="center"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2521913">Snag YOUR copy here, for just $34.99</a><br /><br /><br />~~~~</p><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ9D-Y5Z9AL5Zc4KQyvJD564EBl-LhfzjMUvrZaxW9QLiQhcohyuLGnAGbMExr8j-Hn_l-I1UfFxCAX3vg_dqfVV-hXacKNepIoY1AZeNuurMixqLGJfahMFC3HVBsjlI1_QJWefFW2vM/s1600/KatiewBook.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 318px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657893521459165090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ9D-Y5Z9AL5Zc4KQyvJD564EBl-LhfzjMUvrZaxW9QLiQhcohyuLGnAGbMExr8j-Hn_l-I1UfFxCAX3vg_dqfVV-hXacKNepIoY1AZeNuurMixqLGJfahMFC3HVBsjlI1_QJWefFW2vM/s320/KatiewBook.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions ~ thank you so much!</div><br /><br /><p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#660000;">Love & Sincerely</span></strong>, Katie</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-66607618995918183012011-09-27T13:05:00.000-07:002011-09-29T14:01:25.182-07:0085 8x8 Paintings ~ the brand new book<div align="center">I will have some photos of the book soon, but here is a link to access the 15-page preview, and a link to purchase your own copy of this publication (70 premium quality pages, gorgeous glossy soft cover) straight from the printer. $34.99</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><div style="POSITION: relative; PADDING-BOTTOM: 20px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 20px; WIDTH: 240px; PADDING-RIGHT: 20px; BACKGROUND: url(http://www.blurb.com/images/badge/borders/dual-h-green.gif) no-repeat left top; HEIGHT: 120px; PADDING-TOP: 20px" id="badge"><br /><div style="POSITION: absolute; TEXT-ALIGN: center; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; LINE-HEIGHT: 116px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; WIDTH: 118px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; HEIGHT: 100px; TOP: 20px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; LEFT: 20px"><a style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2521913/?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=280x160" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: #a7a7a7 1px solid; BORDER-LEFT: #a7a7a7 1px solid; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; WIDTH: 116px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; VERTICAL-ALIGN: middle; BORDER-TOP: #a7a7a7 1px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: #a7a7a7 1px solid; PADDING-TOP: 0px" alt="85 8x8 Paintings" src="http://www.blurb.com//images/uploads/catalog/62/1325862/2736948-5f45356d501649696a7f8922ae7684e2.jpg" /> </a></div><br /><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; POSITION: absolute; TEXT-ALIGN: left; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; WIDTH: 120px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; TOP: 68px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; LEFT: 148px"><br /><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; LINE-HEIGHT: 18px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; WIDTH: 105px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; OVERFLOW: hidden; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><a style="FONT: bold 12px Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #fd7820; TEXT-DECORATION: none" href="http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/2521913?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=280x160">85 8x8 Paintings</a> </div><br /><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; FONT: bold 10px/15px Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #545454; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px">a dance of intenti... </div><br /><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; FONT: 10px/15px Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #545454; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px">By Katie m. Berggren </div></div><br /><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; POSITION: absolute; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BOTTOM: 18px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; FONT: 10px/15px Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; COLOR: #fd7820; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; LEFT: 148px"><a style="COLOR: #fd7820; TEXT-DECORATION: none" title="Book Preview" href="http://www.blurb.com/books/2521913" only_path="false" force="true">Book Preview</a> </div><br /><div style="POSITION: absolute; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; TOP: 20px; RIGHT: 20px; PADDING-TOP: 0px"><a style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; TEXT-DECORATION: none; PADDING-TOP: 0px" title="Photo book" href="http://www.blurb.com/?utm_source=badge&utm_medium=banner&utm_content=280x160" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px" alt="Photo book" src="http://www.blurb.com/images/badge/photo-book.png" /> </a></div><br /><div style="BORDER-BOTTOM: black 0px solid; BORDER-LEFT: black 0px solid; CLEAR: both; BORDER-TOP: black 0px solid; BORDER-RIGHT: black 0px solid"></div></div></div><br /><p align="center"><br />Enjoy! Sincerely, Katie</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-39667835967465480942011-09-24T22:34:00.000-07:002011-09-24T22:47:59.929-07:00It's beginning to look a lot like...<div align="center">My boys decided today ~ September 24 ~ that we must have a Halloween party ~<br />and we must begin preparing ~ NOW! </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">So, we spent hours in the studio today, painting grave stones, skeletons, pumpkins and...<br />well, I painted Frankie (in 7 minutes). I most love their skeletons, though!</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqRDZzAYRwqI8khqtDbuOz-FcnkiSf_WlAvU8ludT7m65KLlkEDUau199uFuorq4Q47-KFH66vVhRO3K5AOp3-lV-r8BvfKeQLVKLZ6LRThtHqhXceRhMn-OIF_FdejPcj98zumg_5BY/s1600/skeleton-n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 234px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656167063449715122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqRDZzAYRwqI8khqtDbuOz-FcnkiSf_WlAvU8ludT7m65KLlkEDUau199uFuorq4Q47-KFH66vVhRO3K5AOp3-lV-r8BvfKeQLVKLZ6LRThtHqhXceRhMn-OIF_FdejPcj98zumg_5BY/s320/skeleton-n.jpg" /></a> skeleton painted by my 7 year old :)</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC2fIcqFI5V9zQRK_PVYVVqi_KYbSuIayS7SDHbEMIhSh6m9jL1dG2BCW-xNqslOj9wO4OXa9ERA5_0r3vdFqw22ZCDEtmalwfhGMdTJIRVJzxRCW28UhJIrX2YylO6tBhj9ydJDuWnIM/s1600/skeleton-j.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 179px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656167059279875650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC2fIcqFI5V9zQRK_PVYVVqi_KYbSuIayS7SDHbEMIhSh6m9jL1dG2BCW-xNqslOj9wO4OXa9ERA5_0r3vdFqw22ZCDEtmalwfhGMdTJIRVJzxRCW28UhJIrX2YylO6tBhj9ydJDuWnIM/s320/skeleton-j.jpg" /></a> skeleton and pumpkins painted by my 5 year old :)<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXo9sW51_MiM2h3-enfmf3xVdPRiqaKx004Hz2SnQUe1Ze7hG3k8RoElERIUR_yPJ0g4VKjtJzVOz44jwgUpY_dluDM6J1AB-PydPc3TVjU8KTQL4RuSbIkZeGJnDORrD5526NkmDSjg/s1600/frankie.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 246px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656167057222663058" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijXo9sW51_MiM2h3-enfmf3xVdPRiqaKx004Hz2SnQUe1Ze7hG3k8RoElERIUR_yPJ0g4VKjtJzVOz44jwgUpY_dluDM6J1AB-PydPc3TVjU8KTQL4RuSbIkZeGJnDORrD5526NkmDSjg/s320/frankie.jpg" /></a>Frankenstein ~ a 7 minute speed painting of the spooky green man himself. My boys said to please paint him "sorta realistic, but not too scary".<br /><br />I think these new creations, Halloween party or not, will have to become staple decorations around our house every Fall.<br /><br /><br /><em><span style="color:#660000;">Skeletons, spirits and haunts, </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#660000;">Skeletons, spirits and haunts. </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#660000;">It's a Halloween sale: A nickel a pail </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#660000;">For skeletons, spirits and haunts. </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#660000;">Skeletons, spirits and haunts, </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#660000;">More than most anyone wants. </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#660000;">Will you pay for a shock, </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#660000;">'Cause we're quite overstocked </span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#660000;">On skeletons, spirits and haunts.</span></em><br />~Shel Silverstein~<br /><br /><br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend,<br />let us not forget to take the time to soak in those happy little spirits ~<br />and the excitement that surrounds them.<br />Love & Sincerely, Katie<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-11273622152111005982011-09-22T10:53:00.000-07:002011-09-22T14:38:39.215-07:00New Painting, Sacred Space ~ 8x8 Book Coming to Print ~ Magnets & ButtonsAn Update ~ New Goodies To Share!<br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmShv_dcHUtYU0JIeUaUh4B0bES7SUWwfNGAwcacpHnDvYYb3eEHucem04HuS7O0rqCTWrX2JRafV-gxIf9fGgFwb6lNbU_nSFX5UjgSdcQ5vWk0l5Aq0J04X9I2zUgs7U7_26rSPM9jE/s1600/KmBerggren-SacredSpace.jpg"></a><strong>New Original Painting:</strong> Sacred Space, 24x24", $625<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/82303700/mother-and-child-cosleep-family-bed-blue" target="_blank"><span style="color:#660000;">find <strong>Sacred Space</strong> in the shop</span></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><span style="color:#660000;"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 319px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655298421137475410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9QFmYjaeHUhWYrQtvwoD_dz2O6pw0QfrOIef1TpK0g7Q3R2_3YNJ0eL66TZoHnptp7ytlsbTO4QUadOFygQnlIOrxzrTIbWIVfsRN62vZj3bBovEYzLPMGv0F_4VEEbE9EsvEqcKrhQM/s320/KmBerggren-SacredSpace.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000;"><br />The <strong>BRAND NEW</strong> Book: 85 8x8 Paintings: a dance of intention & creation<br />will be Coming to <strong>PRINT</strong> in a <strong>WEEK'S TIME</strong>!</span><span style="color:#660000;"> ~ Stay Tuned! ~</span><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655299060895952642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxpdb7ppRCMO1RCEoKmpaGOs0kD88pq_SugPImw1mEIUSFQtkQtW18PuPXFiwSMk4XvhjcX-P_28m19GhZJMtfTlWnDfz0pR__RsYRyxfEw6DhtpJvLoKuNhA1gOh0lZ2SuiWUobRho2I/s400/KmBerggren-8x8EBookCover.jpg" /> <a style="COLOR: #800000; FONT-WEIGHT: bold; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://kmberggren.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf06eeee06cd18d5f480f7bda&id=fa2a1e809a&e=dfd4990ceb" target="_blank"><span style="color:#000000;">Grab the 70-page e-book here!</span></a><span style="color:#000000;"> ~ just $4.99<br />featuring motherhood art & writing by Katie m. Berggren</span></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">New <strong>Buttons & Magnets</strong> featuring Home & Spinning Tales, just $3.99 for a set of two.</span><a style="COLOR: #800000; FONT-WEIGHT: normal; TEXT-DECORATION: underline" href="http://kmberggren.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=bf06eeee06cd18d5f480f7bda&id=99ddd1e963&e=dfd4990ceb" target="_blank"></a></p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHgV6247YLtKY90gwQQtQJm5X0___6rD18D-BX03q3bL94q2VuwFKKtpxghpjqevdI_H1ImC9xEPur32yOmtLBBxPNy8gT54jwSXX48fbT48b4VmnXbNetxn8EPQtnWSYp2igV4yDfdw/s1600/Kmberggren-magnet-Home%2526back.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 261px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655299766766569442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvHgV6247YLtKY90gwQQtQJm5X0___6rD18D-BX03q3bL94q2VuwFKKtpxghpjqevdI_H1ImC9xEPur32yOmtLBBxPNy8gT54jwSXX48fbT48b4VmnXbNetxn8EPQtnWSYp2igV4yDfdw/s320/Kmberggren-magnet-Home%2526back.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><span style="color:#000000;">Have a wonderful week's end.<br />Thank you for following along, and for your continued encouragement & love.<br />Let me know if you have any questions,<br />Love & Sincerely, Katie<br /></span></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">~~~~~~<br /><br />“Fear less, hope more; eat less, chew more; whine less, breathe more; talk less, say more; love more, and all good things will be yours.”<br /><span style="color:#000000;">Swedish proverb<br /></span></p></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-75925266145395838452011-09-15T13:14:00.000-07:002011-09-15T14:22:48.049-07:00Artful Bliss ~ August 2011 ~ Portland Oregon<div align="center"><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 251px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652688961727390226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaeIm5osl3V5oNZZq58GBG8jopOhMVMMw09j38-6NfH_xQIjix7NeG_bRul5s5CwPgF56TL0780krjXlEcNK8RJ4B7D60G7RN6JLRYOHnA5JGFSBcCpvqzGjnJ_IwmfjXvHsHENnsx72s/s400/ArtOnWall.jpg" />The paintings display beautifully at New Day Center for the Arts in Portland, Oregon. The show will come down during next week. </p><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 303px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652688964528346866" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdkP-RsipqfedDVQoaxz47PxWRLibOq3FeTo9-nY9gNVHQyD04F4aJDMpyfThMjNmN5uh7d6KnaQBayFO3Qt92gDkWP9RHo3wK6QNy08MVNuC0dubJumYPpW4hxr76hVgH5XuqT9hrj9w/s400/Katie.jpg" /> It was another one of those cheek-aching evenings ~ where I got to meet and visit with many new people. I know it is a good event when my cheek muscles ache from smiling within the first hour.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 298px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652688968190022130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuJo1JDie98iHdgcFiPwbOnzW7lKtz6DymlvwscpGFekG6lfXBAvKJAy8FZkpMHHVZjxE3sbdwKZbrJvmSg39wlF8dxd0AGgH6NVJ2BqDy3Qcz-6dnzku-kZcxF3HEkdISnwlmkICozZQ/s400/LizNess.jpg" /> My buddy, <a href="http://www.liznessstudio.com/" target="_blank">Liz Ness of Liz Ness Studio</a> ~ mixed-media artist/painter/tech-guru!</p><br /><p></p><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652688956531059698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzg-mx8UrDm4dLxR1qjHMmJNDUCvU6ApgYjFhgf-YwCC2fHRg-wbpgWCwBR_dg2Ob8oFNWn3Ajvq5mPZI2WAdIHO2S0295T4u2Z39mN7bluDco63EhkP5iMRFhtU5mHB3a6nFVaFNoSTc/s400/ArtOnWall2.jpg" /> </p><br /><p align="center">Each painting has a story ~ and we've included the stories with the paintings ~ visitors to this event remarked on how they loved to read the thoughts behind the pieces ~ the intentions.</p><br /><br /><br /><p></p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652688958600695682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkj_YBfDLjoA8uLFEl1jkqFMTCAPG_IIKep2BOWhpTPq1TpeBXwaBjAExe4ZPe-2y24P1SOOaJ-FipaTWe2Sfy0pXJh7lmS3jyRm9pHatQ6R80VgIr-G1sIDWdZ7ziJ2um3PkxToG5gcQ/s400/4Women.jpg" /> <br /><p align="center"><strong>The Four Women who put it all together (from left to right):</strong><br /><br /></p><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.liznessstudio.com/" target="_blank">Liz Ness of Liz Ness Studio</a>, <a href="http://kmberggren.com/" target="_blank">Myself</a>, <a href="http://bambooriverpress.com/" target="_blank">Kirsten Klug of Bamboo River Press</a>, and <a href="http://www.mxi.myvoffice.com/saychocolate/" target="_blank">Linda Krueger of Say Healthy Chocolate</a></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Linda offered Xocai Chocolate samples, Kirsten shared her activity book for children, and Liz and Myself shared our artwork. It was a lovely evening with delicious treats, conversation, and music in the air.</div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652691729392891090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCC8DfWxRumA9ngCcAC5fCgc_E0hwCmsu6eAf1RIIw4_n-CKrVz-DofDUoVC1-1_SUPR_z-z6enLBT8qzwgFEPyQmV0UVjxV0W_BtM3R82Yhy2WLylA8JQac5XA0hIgVySWTe6ObI29cA/s400/MilaPolevia.jpg" /> <br /><p align="center">Visitors enjoyed the songs and stories of Portland's own singer/songwriter <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/milapolevia/" target="_blank">Mila Polevia</a></p><br /><p align="center"></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1oTt-w8uoqdgRJtkSJMrrog5GUI1D0jvG5aH06M2AF4RA7r3jgYib_htBQrSCpKHDunuHC1eddgHzRuHfst-pLrKaLp3Lb5w4-kOQXCFJOXANI0U4ECI9-uF6z4GfHWm5BCccQFab8vk/s1600/ReceptionTable.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 327px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652694545772526930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1oTt-w8uoqdgRJtkSJMrrog5GUI1D0jvG5aH06M2AF4RA7r3jgYib_htBQrSCpKHDunuHC1eddgHzRuHfst-pLrKaLp3Lb5w4-kOQXCFJOXANI0U4ECI9-uF6z4GfHWm5BCccQFab8vk/s400/ReceptionTable.jpg" /></a> Our ample supply of varied hors d'oeuvres were well enjoyed ~ especially by the children who danced around and played throughout the evening.<br /></p><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf848J81IAD-2zqUdXj6OsmUeUEw-olCTe4NWBg-mptJJ0T_Uh3tkLhBiPrGPj5nTvWSmVMRmE94em61nvy-kwyJk2OrvVg7DW3UJdB3JmWcHttiGfGQcqOh5Et-o1zB0VIYGhxrj_8Rk/s1600/IMG_1162for-katie.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652696106909659634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf848J81IAD-2zqUdXj6OsmUeUEw-olCTe4NWBg-mptJJ0T_Uh3tkLhBiPrGPj5nTvWSmVMRmE94em61nvy-kwyJk2OrvVg7DW3UJdB3JmWcHttiGfGQcqOh5Et-o1zB0VIYGhxrj_8Rk/s400/IMG_1162for-katie.jpg" /></a> I had the opportunity, during this event, to meet Currie, and present to her her completed commissioned painting, Over The Moon. </p><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><br /><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfu7Q_1ARnZwzjBUd5dM8G3rPP5a0ScydLa4pvXH05-oUStYy7BOuYJs6vYWxoYTBibIlxFoIDSbzpFX0XmrBUpJMNyB6rTbqcjNECOwvxjVyy-OFuIzRjZq5wUlZBj2fsA079p42-0ic/s1600/6035431243_e154cca40c.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652698200010049090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfu7Q_1ARnZwzjBUd5dM8G3rPP5a0ScydLa4pvXH05-oUStYy7BOuYJs6vYWxoYTBibIlxFoIDSbzpFX0XmrBUpJMNyB6rTbqcjNECOwvxjVyy-OFuIzRjZq5wUlZBj2fsA079p42-0ic/s400/6035431243_e154cca40c.jpg" /></a> During our event, a special adjoining room allowed children to create their own art ~ thank you to Kirsten Klug and her family for making this possible.<br /><br /></p><br /><p align="center">It was an evening worth sharing ~ and I hope those who came and shared had a wonderful time. Thank you to Kerri Altom and Kayt Huggans for photography</p><br /><p></p><br /><p align="center">Have a wonderful evening,</p><br /><p align="center">Love & Sincerely, Katie<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-7159278210276369202011-09-13T08:09:00.000-07:002011-09-13T08:09:00.875-07:00One Year Ago While Painting Motherhood: The Great Studio Re-Do<div align="center"><a href="http://paintingmotherhood.blogspot.com/2010/09/great-studio-re-do-before-after-phew.html"><strong><span style="color:#660000;">The Great Studio Re-Do ~ Before & After... Phew!</span></strong></a><br />September 2010<br /><span style="font-size:85%;">(holy smokes, I cannot believe it has already been a year)</span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">"I realize that over the past year I have been so busy working and painting, that I have neglected the aesthetic quality of my studio. Deep inside I ached for new furnishings and a new look, but never seemed to want to put the money down (for fear of making a mistake ~ I'm not a big shopper, nor an interior designer). I shopped at IKEA and browsed online, but could never find the perfect set-up." <a href="http://paintingmotherhood.blogspot.com/2010/09/great-studio-re-do-before-after-phew.html"><span style="color:#660000;">Read More</span></a></div><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651677247731353010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPxFBul9nculj4-ocoxxXGFVzjMBHvQP8gvw-U8yg4-i4z_83Q5xS-B_5tul3kaDicvDuN5I4Y8wlZtuCQOF-8CVhyxDcQjBCAekXC1yKEVjoU22W6_RBn8Kj3S13KSEKoWsqoZUg9H3M/s400/After1.jpg" /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><em>You'll notice above how I have my website showing on the monitor... I have since completely redesigned my website as well :) Can't I just leave things alone? Nope.<br /></em><br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><br />Have a wonderful week, and remember ~<br />moving furniture around is a simple way to boost power and creativity for your brain :)</p><br /><p align="center">Love & Sincerely, Katie<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-60726401409665320072011-09-09T11:34:00.000-07:002011-09-09T20:06:27.043-07:00Buttons & Magnets: A Fun New Inkling | Free Cards Friday<strong><span style="color:#660000;">I love creating art</span></strong> ~ I love touching people’s feelings, inspiring moments and making folks think and remember. <strong>I LOVE it</strong>. It is my passion.<br /><br /><br />I love seeing my paintings used to create <strong><span style="color:#660000;">inspiring and purposeful items</span></strong>. I am a minsumer; which for me refers to the fact that I am not a big buyer, a big consumer. I purchase things <strong>that really speak to me</strong>, but I spend most of my money on healthy produce and art supplies so I can feed my family and my passion. I also spend on the creations of my those whom I admire, with an intention of someday having walls adorned with beautiful and thought-provoking story-infused art.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650447038593653266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiNky2D-9qlg3-reH4rf1IhmXZkBty6HK7nerShCDjiud41udwH5q22pZGFNK93JPzfz_EuMyP12WECmN-3nZhAr76MV6sKSQElOeTPKnNcDNEOEtFLpXkMPpMRH2vB_jYBqbLsuiK-8/s400/Kmberggren-button-Home.jpg" /> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81452881/mother-and-child-magnets-decorative-art"><span style="color:#660000;">Grab the Magnets here</span></a><span style="color:#660000;"> <span style="color:#000000;">•</span> </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81452457/mother-and-child-buttons-wearable-art-2"><span style="color:#660000;">Grab the Buttons here</span></a><span style="color:#660000;"> </span></div><br /><br />I do not love mass consumerism, I do not love multitudes of cheap-o things created just to sell, with no thought for the process of creation, or they whom created it. I struggle with this on a daily basis: supporting my family (healthy organic produce can get spendy) but at the same time creating conscious products on my own. It is indeed a daily struggle, but I know I am not alone.<br /><br /><br />Since I DO love to create things, <strong><span style="color:#660000;">I love handmade</span></strong>. The handmade movement inspires creation by hand while infusing the love and attention of the artist. <strong>We, as buyers, get so much more that way! </strong><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 347px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650447037982065154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf0oSknbOp3kPVw7NVfuZvbTlYA_Hr8r1XIaLfSOX59LSYJe7ohLhZnGhKuzeZIM74Y1m08IE2CZgfHEbC1neRwYvRvnawO0k18Lrn3EueFKyeJ3f7b2ch-D5gvvtuiQh5n3sbA59uOB0/s400/Kmberggren-magnet-SpTales%2526back.jpg" /> </p><br /><br /><p>It is because of this <strong>careful</strong> and <strong>mindful</strong> nature that <strong><span style="color:#660000;">I am very cautious about how my artwork is used</span></strong>. I choose <strong>not</strong> to have it manufactured in ways that I cannot support and when I am unable to know the ins and outs. There are some control issues in play here, as well, but mostly, <strong>my instincts strongly suggest that I keep it as close to home as possible</strong>; keep the creation as close to the <strong>studio</strong> as possible. In the same way I like to fuel my family with <strong>foods as close to the earth as possible</strong>, and as close to <strong>homemade</strong> as possible. </p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p>This is where I am, right now, in my thinking and my life. </p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 342px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650447034378934706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPF5VlqJJf9cfRZg_ri8HFO-UhVePKLpl-VT6TvJYcelPXVIBMJ2S-0aL-cA7ky5KFengxQUKngN-EyxczdoKwYpHoU14SDHm-EprwqazqsZA2qgYTUsAbu3n90lFpy9Y4vhChQ8WcfhM/s400/Kmberggren-button-home%2526back.jpg" /> </p><br /><br /><p>Today, I’d like to share with you my newest fun little inkling ~ these <strong><span style="color:#660000;">cute little buttons and magnets</span></strong>. They are 1 ¼” across, sweet and lovely. </p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><em><span style="color:#330000;">Each <strong>Magnet Set</strong> contains:<br />two (2) motherhood magnets, sized at 1 ¼” across. Featuring (1) magnet of <strong>Home</strong> and (1) magnet of <strong>Spinning Tales</strong>. $3.99</span></em></p><br /><br /><p align="center"><em><span style="color:#330000;">Each <strong>Button Set</strong> contains:<br />two (2) motherhood buttons, sized at 1 ¼” across. </span></em><em><span style="color:#330000;">Featuring (1) button of <strong>Home</strong> and (1) button of <strong>Spinning Tales</strong>. $3.99</span></em></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p><strong>My brother made these for me</strong>, a mere 20 miles from me, as he has perfected his craft and enjoys creating them. I’m thrilled to know that my brother feels good supporting me and I, him. </p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p>I do not have a ton of buttons or magnets, but I have had them on my desk looking at me for a couple weeks and I have decided that <strong><span style="color:#660000;">I might as well get them into your hands</span></strong>, where you can put a little button on your <strong>purse</strong>, <strong>scarf</strong>, <strong>hat</strong> or <strong>baby bag</strong>; and you can stick a little magnet on your <strong>fridge</strong>. These would also make <strong>easy and affordable gifts</strong>. </p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p>I suppose, deep down, it is my hope that <strong><span style="color:#660000;">the little images might remind you of your intentions</span></strong> as a parent, and as you open the fridge to create a meal, you might again be reminded of <strong>who</strong> you are feeding; <strong>how</strong> you are nourishing them; and most importantly: <strong>why</strong>. </p><br /><br /><p>Love & Sincerely, Katie </p><br /><br /><p><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrdcDPJR70rKiuj4h6Qx-6IWNgUh1FS9N4F1f3Z5nMhnAdPjE6U6jPKL9rajM4qAY2QbN1NlE7yBLDRwd7S6gbA694pchGaNuXZEWC7DJL4WO3bUPVQXKB7z0wT5OgQrDB44jgV8FzM4/s1600/Kmberggren-button-size.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 284px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650447040249399522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQrdcDPJR70rKiuj4h6Qx-6IWNgUh1FS9N4F1f3Z5nMhnAdPjE6U6jPKL9rajM4qAY2QbN1NlE7yBLDRwd7S6gbA694pchGaNuXZEWC7DJL4WO3bUPVQXKB7z0wT5OgQrDB44jgV8FzM4/s400/Kmberggren-button-size.jpg" /></a> </p><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81452881/mother-and-child-magnets-decorative-art"><span style="color:#330000;"><strong>Grab the Magnets here</strong></span></a></div><strong></strong><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81452457/mother-and-child-buttons-wearable-art-2"><span style="color:#330000;"><strong>Grab the Buttons here</strong></span></a><strong><br /><br /></strong></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p align="center">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</p><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>It's Free Cards Fri</strong>day ~ Add your note or insight to this blog post (<a href="http://www.paintingmotherhood.blogspot.com/">here at the blog</a> or on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kmberggrenfanpage" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>) <strong>throughout the weekend</strong> and be in the running to <strong>win some cards</strong> ~ I'll choose the winner on Monday and post by Tuesday. <strong>Come back on Tuesday to see if the winner is YOU!</strong> Have a great day. </div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. 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katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-31425651336465804382011-09-08T22:14:00.000-07:002011-09-09T08:45:10.019-07:00Yes, Certainly :)<div align="center">Yes, he’s 5, but he’s my baby.<br />Yes, he’s 5 ½ actually, but I’ll jump at the chance to rock him in the eve ~ to hold onto that little boy-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">ness</span> as long as he’ll let me.<br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">Yes, he may be one of the only big boys in his kindergarten class to have asked to fall asleep against mama’s breast tonight ~ but I affirm he’s one lucky boy to have a mama who says Yes.</div><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 281px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650224215735987810" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjuoQA6ff39CP-YTyRk-bloQNW2ZpLxOuPllNGCivMuP5eNGUxeLvEkT_fT9zfa-8unRnQgqYdgcV-OROe8qYyzfp1EdBi8pzuC5XXhVu2BZHNQ23boCwsma0j-7uGZUwGhZGF4Xyo9gM/s400/bigboy.jpg" border="0" /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-85536490798432092632011-09-03T13:03:00.000-07:002011-09-03T13:22:47.642-07:00Merchild ~ here to stay :)<div align="center">A year or so ago ~ I was following a fellow young woman artist online and she mentioned how someone had her artwork tattooed upon their body. I was so surprised and just couldn't fathom the idea! I thought it was pretty cool.
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Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-17102333112169329862011-09-01T07:00:00.000-07:002011-09-01T14:23:23.786-07:00The Ebook is Here! Limited Time Price ~ Behind The Scenes, Inspiration, Paintings, Quotes, Sentiments<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibKvTmYO7dxw4v3obTq5JYKRqKjwDNBSzkDtFF3BrIZS145nHA7q10DA5ZcdJcug6tjubWovsxIUVnGfQ2MHeDPN1dwPDpBnQz0cZIEJTmqPTKwoNxrKVUjbJX0yW-k759oEVMyFjSEnE/s1600/KmBerggren-8x8EBookCover.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646528782717571714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibKvTmYO7dxw4v3obTq5JYKRqKjwDNBSzkDtFF3BrIZS145nHA7q10DA5ZcdJcug6tjubWovsxIUVnGfQ2MHeDPN1dwPDpBnQz0cZIEJTmqPTKwoNxrKVUjbJX0yW-k759oEVMyFjSEnE/s400/KmBerggren-8x8EBookCover.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
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This e-book includes behind-the-scenes details, process photos, inspirational motherhood quotes, personal journal entries, blog posts and poignant sentiments for each of the 85 8x8 paintings created for <a href="http://kmberggren.com/portfolio-85-85.htm" target="_blank">The 85 8x8s for $85 Collection</a> in 2009. </div>
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A collection of intimate and emotional motherhood paintings released weekly for 9 months by award-winning motherhood painter, Katie m. Berggren.</div>
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<span style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">“Thank you for joining me in an effort to grab hold of the honest, emotional and intimate moments of motherhood. Because I want to not only </span><b style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">introduce</b><span style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"> you to my work, my </span><b style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">process</b><span style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">, my </span><b style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">reasoning</b><span style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">, </span><b style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">inspiration</b><span style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"> and </span><b style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">motivation</b><span style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"> ~ but </span><b style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">inspire</b><span style="color: black; font-weight: normal;"> you in your own </span><b style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">creative endeavors</b><span style="color: black; font-weight: normal;">, as well, I have organized this book in a rather fun way:</span>
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As you travel through this e-book, take note of how:</div>
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Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-54934289197432654562011-08-26T10:49:00.000-07:002011-08-26T11:37:09.144-07:00Free Cards Friday | The Northwest Mother's Milk Bank and the Expanded Visions Collection | Raising Awareness | Giving<p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" class="MsoNormal" align="left">Remember when I was trying to decide which local mother & child organization to donate a portion of sales from <a href="http://kmberggren.com/portfolio-EVC.htm" target="_blank">The Expanded Visions Collection</a> to? </p>
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<br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" class="MsoNormal" align="left">The <a href="http://www.nwmmb.org/fill-our-space-campaign.html" target="_blank">Northwest Mothers Milk Bank</a>'s mission is: <strong>To collect, pasteurize and distribute donor human milk to meet medical needs.</strong> </p>
<br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" class="MsoNormal" align="left">I am honored to have $130 for them so far. <strong>If you'd like to purchase one of the paintings in this collection (and further support NWMMB) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kmberggren?section_id=6491037">Come Check Out The Available Paintings!</a></strong></p>
<br /><p style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" class="MsoNormal" align="left"><span style="font-family:';">The <a href="http://www.nwmmb.org/fill-our-space-campaign.html" target="_blank">Northwest Mothers Milk Bank</a> is saving the lives of babies and changing the lives of families. I am honored to have $130 for them, so far.</span> </p>
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<br /></span><span style="COLOR: rgb(102,0,0)">Currently, US milk banks cannot meet the need for donor milk. The closest milk banks are in San Jose, California and Denver, Colorado. This can mean increased transportation costs and time and occasionally limited availability when providing donor milk to our area. Oregon and Washington have two of the highest breastfeeding rates in the United States with the potential to have sufficient breast milk donors to serve infants throughout the Northwest region and other parts of the US. A committed group of volunteers is developing a human milk bank to serve the Northwest.
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<br /><span style="color:#000000;">A milk bank screens, collects, processes and dispenses donated human milk as a community service, providing human milk to babies whose own mothers cannot supply the milk to meet their baby’s needs.</span></span></p>
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<br /><p align="center"><strong>There are currently 7 Original Paintings Remaining in
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<br /><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kmberggren?section_id=6491037"><span style="color:#660000;"><strong>SEE THE AVAILABLE PAINTINGS</strong></span></a><strong> In the Online Shop</strong>
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<br /><p align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 398px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645233152819375762" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-6K7MEHmtL3yDmwXWJ0-rC7i8kw6YzRu5HJRlYLCj_t6GY39ESNo5vRiioCpdebfwS2QYO3swJ4UH4LkkiRUfoLgQcciUhP8DQHL-eXEXVmxpBkiOBuVROPsxaobfVJDRYuP2S7FY7k0/s400/KmBerggren-EscapingOrdinary.jpg" /></p>
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<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 313px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5645233149557832754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt0D6829BCQCdjSnd_kPkv7pdCilEL5MJxFD46eIYjO5eTJ8f9ZoaM2XimbFqw_-E3DmmuxTGQwicHShVmb8qh6_fEhz-KYGRbXm0Q0oBQdTy-WT1MLwBNjxUTnOa82gQF7zr0xSA3nMo/s400/KmBerggren-Meditation.jpg" /> Meditation, 8x10 ~ $120
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<br /><p align="center">Let me know if you have any questions,
<br />Have a great day!
<br />Sincerely, Katie
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<br /><strong>It's Free Cards Friday ~ Add your note or insight to this blog post (</strong><a href="http://www.paintingmotherhood.blogspot.com/"><strong>here at the blog</strong></a><strong> or on the </strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/kmberggrenfanpage" target="_blank"><strong>Facebook page</strong></a><strong>) throughout the weekend and be in the running to win some cards</strong> ~ I'll choose the winner on Monday. Come back on Tuesday to see if the winner is YOU!
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<br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-21896652065526509742011-08-23T13:00:00.000-07:002011-08-23T13:00:07.441-07:00Submit Your Photo | Mindful Mothering Paintings ~ inspired by You! | Get a Free 8x10 Print
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<br />In general, I find myself inundated with natural instances of inspiration, and more than anything I’m aching for time to get them all down on paper or canvas before they flit away…
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<br />However… <strong>I’ve got an itch, an idea, an inspiration and I’d like to involve you</strong> ~ my community of intriguing, wise mothers and women, fathers and friends, followers and motivators. </div>
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<br />For you, is it: <span style="color:#660000;">breastfeeding</span>, co-sleeping, <span style="color:#660000;">baby-wearing</span>, walking together, <span style="color:#660000;">talking together</span>, reading together, <span style="color:#660000;">laughing together</span>, cooking together, <span style="color:#660000;">crying together</span><span style="color:#333333;">, playing together…?
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<br /><strong><span style="color:#660000;">Sha</span><span style="color:#660000;">re your moments</span></strong>, if you feel the urge, and <strong>swirl your beauty</strong> <strong>into the fertile soil</strong> from which the Intimate Moments of Motherhood paintings sprout.
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<br /><div align="left">1) <strong>Save your favorite photo(s) with YOUR name</strong> as the title of the image.</div>
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<br /><div>2) <strong>Email your photo</strong> to <a href="mailto:Katie@kmberggren.com"><span style="color:#660000;">Katie@kmberggren.com</span></a></div>
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<br />3) <strong>Add the understanding that by sending me a photo, you agree</strong> to let me be inspired by your image, and you agree that the design and copyright of the painting in its process and finished forms remains with the artist (that’s me!). But you can certainly brag to your friends by sending them over to <a href="http://www.paintingmotherhood.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#660000;">the Painting Motherhood blog</span></a>!</div>
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<br /><div><strong>This is important:</strong> I do not strive for photo likeness in my paintings ~ more importantly, I capture the essence, the emotion, the movement, the connection, the contact, the energy…
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<br /><strong>What's In It For You?</strong> If your Gentle, Mindful Mothering Photo does indeed inspire a painting ~<strong> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">wooohooo! ~ YOU get a free 8x10 print of the finished painting ~ RAD!
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<br /><strong>Have questions?</strong> I’m here, just let me know what they are.
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<br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">OH! ~ I forgot to mention ~ the first 5 people to send a photo via email get <strong>a free gift in the mail!</strong> </span><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div>
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<br /><div align="center">Thank you for your consideration,
<br />Love & Sincerely,</div>
<br /><div align="center">Katie</div>
<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-67543489694553113612011-08-22T23:29:00.000-07:002011-08-23T00:01:53.380-07:00Free Cards Winner ~ More Chunky 4x4 Original Paintings<div align="center">I'm still having a blast with the 4x4 paintings ~ and I plan to create them as long as I am having a blast :) If they start to get boring, I'll take a break!</div>
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<br /><div>I've decided to offer these little 4x4 paintings for $44, and am, at this point, only <strong><span style="color:#660000;">offering them on the </span></strong><a href="http://www.facebook.com/kmberggrenfanpage" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:#660000;">Facebook page</span></strong></a> ~ so if you are not playing along over there, you may want to come join us! </div>
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<br /><div>The Free Cards Winner For Last Week is Amanda, thanks for playing!
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<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-8306717527754268502011-08-19T11:06:00.000-07:002011-08-22T23:58:39.078-07:00Free Cards Friday ~ Chunky Original 4x4 Paintings ~ what fun!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORhivyliMl85YhtJ6e7z5nUHX2xwHR8wIhXCtPWiBQFqi8V3kECA_fD73g_cD1rwXqeKX_JKvtusx-StKPihU1XMEMySyyjIHeZLDN-Is3hmNhSAzvx8kcz_0LW75IJHPNZkU3Iat4tM/s1600/3-4x4s.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642630520270327730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhORhivyliMl85YhtJ6e7z5nUHX2xwHR8wIhXCtPWiBQFqi8V3kECA_fD73g_cD1rwXqeKX_JKvtusx-StKPihU1XMEMySyyjIHeZLDN-Is3hmNhSAzvx8kcz_0LW75IJHPNZkU3Iat4tM/s400/3-4x4s.jpg" /></a> </div>
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<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbeJhaL42Al_e8Vxgmhk1Ya9GvVBXJandrEuyOry-cuK4uwLPu1fmUMy9byIxJuBCrJeDU_2KuPQh4o8oam0aTEVdIpTZSZzim_Ktm1PR44IY-2As5AHZU9LCmAuyggXvvl2DgBbXgpwo/s1600/RemindMe.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 394px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642630401063186722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbeJhaL42Al_e8Vxgmhk1Ya9GvVBXJandrEuyOry-cuK4uwLPu1fmUMy9byIxJuBCrJeDU_2KuPQh4o8oam0aTEVdIpTZSZzim_Ktm1PR44IY-2As5AHZU9LCmAuyggXvvl2DgBbXgpwo/s400/RemindMe.jpg" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"> Remind Me (sold), 4x4</span></div>
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<br /><div align="center">This idea is also related to <strong>my urge to create beautiful products</strong>, while stumbling over the option of whether or not to license my work (I've been on that stumbly path for years). <em>I am working on the full story behind my "licensing" thoughts, to share with you in the near future.</em></div>
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<br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#660000;">These little paintings allow me to produce hand-painted, artist-created, straight-from-the-studio original pieces ~ that hang right on a nail (without a wire, actually) ~ or would love to be propped on a tiny easel. </span></strong></div>
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<br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#660000;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Granted, they are priced higher than prints created by someone elses mother in China...</span> </span></div>
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<br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">This is what I want, deep inside ~ to create work that is actually created in-studio, by the artist (hence my previous mention of my licensing stumble).</span></strong></div>
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<br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLhzsPCRyIwnvOEBgmVDVEjc9El58hvYbKh1_Wtb0ajXp7cKozrYdH3wYzUKXT-65gumjQUzawZZjtZhoj1ZnCPTxMzrw0BaKWseMibyOS-8SqsQ-sJYRqcwFxeV1Q6dopwkuOY-iLPeQ/s1600/NoPlace.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 390px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642630400077199714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLhzsPCRyIwnvOEBgmVDVEjc9El58hvYbKh1_Wtb0ajXp7cKozrYdH3wYzUKXT-65gumjQUzawZZjtZhoj1ZnCPTxMzrw0BaKWseMibyOS-8SqsQ-sJYRqcwFxeV1Q6dopwkuOY-iLPeQ/s400/NoPlace.jpg" /></a> <span style="font-size:85%;">No Place (collection of the artist's son), 4x4</span></div>
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<br />Thus, I prepared a few of the 4x4 canvases, and just this week gave them a go!</div>
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<br /><div align="center">Paired with the new attraction to adding text to my paintings I am in hog heaven. Having So much Fun!
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<br />I've decided to offer these little 4x4 paintings for $44, and am, at this point, only offering them on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kmberggrenfanpage" target="_blank"><span style="color:#660000;">Facebook page</span></a> ~ so if you are not playing along over there, you may want to come join us!
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9IBd7l2GwSmIQhRnsTX9ctXbthgokXA112cQcUwUfd7CXjrRUiS0ID4nkbExm6F7HM0iwEjesOZTv3UM70pY0cR6LTw7IaowZdz6wdqT3jz6hF1n3dGGQdK7tI8wMNir-w90WjFxTWI/s1600/set2.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5642630390110524530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9IBd7l2GwSmIQhRnsTX9ctXbthgokXA112cQcUwUfd7CXjrRUiS0ID4nkbExm6F7HM0iwEjesOZTv3UM70pY0cR6LTw7IaowZdz6wdqT3jz6hF1n3dGGQdK7tI8wMNir-w90WjFxTWI/s400/set2.jpg" /></a>
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<br />Above shows the newest set I'm working on ~ and will be posting them one by one to the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kmberggrenfanpage" target="_blank"><span style="color:#660000;">Facebook page</span></a> today (and maybe into tomorrow morning).
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<br />Let me know if you have any questions ~ <strong>THANK YOU</strong> for your support ~ as you prove to me that I am on the right track.
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<br />It's Free Cards Friday ~ Add your note or insight to this blog post (<a href="http://www.paintingmotherhood.blogspot.com/">here at the blog</a> or on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kmberggrenfanpage" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>) throughout the weekend and be in the running to win some cards ~ I'll choose the winner on Monday. Come back on Tuesday to see if the winner is YOU!
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<br />Sincerely,
<br />Katie
<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-35695239844171825742011-08-17T08:12:00.000-07:002011-08-17T08:12:00.856-07:00A soulful dance of intention & creation ~ The 85 8x8 Collection E-book ~ Get a Free Preview<div align="center">The 85 8x8 Collection E-book (<strong><span style="color:#660000;">a soulful dance of intention & creation</span></strong>) ~
<br />chock full of rich images and behind-the-scenes notes ~ will be released <strong>soon</strong>!</div>
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<br /><div align="center">I look forward to sharing it with you! ♥</div>
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<br /><div align="center">Love & Sincerely,</div>
<br /><div align="center">Katie</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8172875970075786576.post-63870384410349226022011-08-13T08:43:00.000-07:002011-08-13T08:43:00.171-07:00Featured Artist: Stephanie Dyer of Beyond Words Designs<div align="center"><a title="Beyond Words Designs" href="http://beyondwordsdesigns.com/" target="_blank"><img style="BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none; BORDER-LEFT: medium none; BORDER-TOP: medium none; BORDER-RIGHT: medium none" title="Beyond Words Designs" alt="Beyond Words Designs" src="http://beyondwordsdesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/beyondwordslogoSM.jpg" target="_blank" /></a>
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<br /><p align="center">I'm honored to feature the work of Stephanie Dyer ~ a mother of 5 ~ an artist and wife.</p>
<br /><p align="center">Stephanie focuses on Celebrations of motherhood and Tributes to loss ~ her work is thought-provoking, warm and flowing.
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<br /><p align="center">Stephanie's lovely customized work is truly Beyond Words,
<br />so I will leave you with samples of her work.
<br />~ I hope you will take a moment to <a href="http://beyondwordsdesigns.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color:#660000;">visit her website</span></a> ~</p>
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<br /><p align="center">Have a great weekend,</p>
<br /><p align="center">Love & Sincerely, Katie</p><div class="blogger-post-footer">Katie m. Berggren
Painting Intimate Moments of Motherhood
http://www.kmberggren.com
http://www.kmberggren.etsy.com
katie@kmberggren.com</div>Katie m. Berggren art & designhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634297974925771293noreply@blogger.com0