English Estate Winery ~ Images ~ Free Book Winner!

The English Estate Winery 2011 Art & Wine Fair has come and gone ~ so quickly ~ leaving behind nice memories of dappled sunlight on the booth, good conversation, new connections, and fresh air mingled with music.

In case you couldn't make it ~ I'd like to share with you these photos ~ I snapped them during moments of quiet ~ of my booth beneath the tree. This was the first event where I opened up two sides of my tent, and the flow-through was great ~ allowing for browsers ~ and a little space for me to sit and paint, off to the side.

Remember ~ an 8x10 original painting on a thick gallery-wrapped canvas. This piece has lovely texture and inspiring blues. She is available ~ you can grab her here.

Pendants and charms were a hit ~ and were displayed in the actual box from my studio where I keep my sketches!

12x12 prints!

8x10s from The Expanded Visions Collection, on display.

From top to bottom:

Meditation ~ she is available, you can grab her here!

Taking A Moment ~ she is available, you can grab her here!

Naturally ~ she is available, you can grab her here!

Inspiration books were a hit ~ and were displayed at this event in the actual box from my studio where I keep my writing notes!

I brought a pre-undercoated canvas to this event, hoping I would have some time to do some demonstrating. On Saturday, I was looking into the canvas, contemplating what should/would be painted there and one of my buyers walked past again ~ with her expectant belly and her little boy perched on her hip. I was instantly struck with what I wanted to paint, and launched right in. I will share more of this painting as time passes ~ as a matter of fact ~ it will be released this Thursday as a part of The Expanded Visions Collection.

Monica and her little ones went home with the original I Truly Believe ~ thanks Monica!




My two faithful Art Fair girls ~ Ratha and Carolyn ~ they come every year to see me at this event, and we always have to get our token photo :) Thanks Ratha and Carolyn!

This lovely mama and I could not believe the similarities and how perfect Something Beautiful seemed to fit her and her sweet little girl. She took one look at this piece and said "that's US!" Needless to say, she is hanging it in baby's room :) Thanks AB!

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This event was so fun ~ and as always ~ the rockin' music, the wafting smells of good food ~ the energetic conversation and rumble of visitors left me feeling perfectly happy. It is usually after an event, when I get to see so many buyers face-to-face, that I am reminded of *why* I do what I do ~ that I do it not only for my own meditation, sanity and passion for creating ~ but for all of the mamas out there... and I have met some touching and inspiring mothers.

*Thank you all*

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Last week, I had the honor of posting a review on the lovely book Mitten Strings for God, by Katrina Kenison.

Katrina kindly offered to give a signed copy of her book to someone who commented on the blog post ~ and the winner is Ash! I'll give Ash a couple days to get back to me ~ or I'll pick another winner because I realize she didn't leave any contact info :(

Thank you everyone, for commenting, and I will give away another copy in the near future.

Have a wonderful week,

Love & Sincerely ~ Katie

Art & Wine Event This Weekend! English Estate Winery ~ Vancouver WA

I am honored to announce I will, once again, participate in the English Estate Winery 2011 Art & Wine Fair coming up Saturday July 9 (11-7pm) & Sunday July 10 (12-6pm).

English Estate Winery is located at 17806 SE 1st St Vancouver, WA

and their number is 360-772-5141

This is such a fun event each year, with catered food, wine tasting, a variety of arts and craft vendors, demonstrations, as well as live music & summer happiness billowing about.

Families and children are welcome!

Personally, my big white booth offers prints (in three sizes!), glass pendants and charms, cards, original paintings, demonstrations, and friendly conversation. And this year there will be autographed books, as well!

Let me know if you have any questions!

Have a wonderful week!

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Upcoming Event ~ English Estate Winery ~ July 9 & 10

I am honored to announce I will, once again, participate in the English Estate Winery Art & Wine Fair coming up July 9 & 10 in Vancouver/Camas Washington.

This is such a fun event each year, with catered food, wine tasting, a variety of arts and craft vendors, demonstrations, as well as live music & summer happiness billowing about.

Families and children are welcome!

Personally, my big white booth offers prints (in three sizes!), glass pendants and charms, cards, original paintings, demonstrations, and friendly conversation. And this year there will be autographed books, as well!

Let me know if you have any questions, otherwise, look for additional details here at the blog or get on the mailing list (http://kmberggren.com/join.htm) to receive an email with details as the event nears.

Have a wonderful week!

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Free Cards Winner ~ Flower Jewelry

A week ago, at the park, my four year old had an idea that inspired and excited him ~ jewelry made from flowers!

So, we spent a wonderful morning creating... and I thought it might be fun to share the projects they were so proud of.

I wore my purple bracelet the rest of the day til it wilted right off my arm :)

The Free Cards Winner for last week is Serena, thanks for playing!

Thank you to everyone who came and supported me at the English Estate Winery Art & Wine Fair last weekend in Vancouver Washington - I was thrilled with the turnout of friends.

Before too long I will be posting some images from the show.

Have a wonderful day!

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Deal Wise Mommy ~ Free Card Winner ~ This Weekend's Fun & Sunny Event!

Tonight is your last chance to enter to win free prints at Deal Wise Mommy! HURRY HURRY!



The Free Cards Winner for last week is Emily!



Today, I have been preparing like crazy for the upcoming event at English Estate Winery - my studio is a production studio for sure - glass charms, prints, cards... and that is only my portion of the studio! My boys have gone crazy creating games and computer software (out of cardboard and tape) - I am unimaginably proud of those two little creative boys - I can hardly wrap my heart around my pride and admiration for them - they amaze me, daily.



Have a wonderful week, I'm going to focus on rest this week - getting full nights of sleep - which HEY! may be a juxtaposition with the big show this weekend... it is going to be a GREAT one!

UPCOMING EVENT: Saturday and Sunday, July 10 & 11 will bring the talked-about English Estate Winery Art & Wine Fair in Vancouver, WA and I will be honored to have a booth there with paintings, prints, cards and charms.

Details at http://www.kmberggren.com/
If you are local, I hope to see you there, and if you mention this blog post, you can get 1 free print when you purchase 2. The average joe has to purchase 4 to get a free one :) (print must be of equal or lesser value, of course)

Above Image: Watching You Sleep

Love & Sincerely, Katie

English Estate Winery and Free Cards Friday!

It's Free Cards Friday! Comment (through blog or facebook) to this post and be in the running to receive free cards! I'll choose the winner over the weekend.

The English Estate Winery Art & Wine Fair in Vancouver Washington took place over last weekend and it was a great success!

I'm sharing some photos from the event here, taken by fellow artist Ray Klein

(FaceBook users: see the photos here: http://www.paintingmotherhood.blogspot.com!)

In my studio, I stand while I paint, so sitting on the grass while painting was an interesting

experience!

I want to THANK all of you who came and shared time, art, conversation and beautiful weather (on Saturday) with me - Sunday's weather was quite a bit cooler, which makes me that much more grateful for the collectors (current and new!) who came to shop on Sunday.

I had the opportunity to see many new faces, shake many new hands and welcome several new collectors, two of which, Ratha and Carolyn are show here (above).

I began a painting at the winery, titled Keep, see above, and will keep you updated on it's progress!

Have a great weekend, and don't forget to comment so you can win free cards!

Love & Sincerely, Katie

English Estate Winery & off to the beach!

The Art & Wine Fair at English Estate Winery yesterday was grand! Beautiful weather, wonderful company and great new collectors and contacts. Thank you to all who came and made it a very successful day - I'll post pictures Friday. Today, I'm back to the Winery for a few hours before heading to the beach with my family for the rest of the week.

I have my painting supplies with me so that I can keep my promise to paint every day - I'll be working on Thursday's 8x8.

Abby is my free card winner (again!) thanks Abby!

Have a wonderful day and if you are local and just hanging out - come see me this morning at the English Estate Winery Art & Wine fair from 11-230ish.

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Free Cards Winners - Studio Progress - Upcoming Event!

As I type this, my printer is producing prints for this weekend's event, some of the production is complete, and I'm working on four new 16x20 paintings.

A recent consulting call with the wonderful Ariane Goodwin of SmARTist, and a recent evening with some girlfriends has helped to re-invigorate me... inspiration: a nice studio-warming gift!

The painting furthest to the right is inspired by the 8x8 painting titled Quench.

The Free Cards Winners for the last two weeks are Abby and Cindy, thanks for playing!

UPCOMING EVENT:

This weekend, July 11 & 12, I’ll be painting onsite at the English Estate Winery Art & Wine Fair in Vancouver, and I’d love to see you there! I’ll be there 12-8pm on Saturday and 12-3pm on Sunday.

Along with me, I’ll have 10 8x8 paintings, 3 new 16x20s, 24x30 paintings, 18 new card designs and a multitude of prints! Purchase an original 8x8 and take home 6 free cards or a free print! Purchase a 16x20 or larger and take home 8 free cards or two free prints!

Wine, crafts, art, music, sun, great company … you can only imagine the fun to be had!

The address for the Winery is 17806 SE 1st Street, and the number is 360.772.5141, http://www.englishestatewinery.com/

Last year, this event was the highlight of the summer – I am looking very forward to this weekend.

Have a wonderful, sunny week!

Love & Sincerely, Katie