Merchild ~ here to stay :)

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.

Deep inside, in my tiny internal voice, I felt that I might someday find my artwork used in such a permanent fashion ~ but only because the wearer truly loves and relates to the image.

Recently, Erin in Winnipeg, Canada has asked permission to have Merchild emblazoned on her arm, and with the addition of a lotus flower ~ I think it is SO beautiful, and I am SO honored. Thanks Erin!

Spreading mother-love around the world ~ what more could I possibly ask my paintings to accomplish?

Here is the original Merchild, you can find prints of her in the Online Etsy shop.

Have a great (hopefully long) weekend,

Love & Sincerely,
Katie

Available 8x10 Original Paintings from The Expanded Visions Collection!

There are currently a few 8x10 original paintings available
~ grab 'em here! ~

This collection is chugging along ~ next Thursday will bring the release of 2 more originals ~ the following recently released paintings are not to be forgotten... intimate moments captured in thick shiny textured paint on canvas make touching and meaningful gifts. Even for Dads.

Heart Healthy

Discover

Nurture
(one of my very favorites ~ you have to see this one in person, it is luminous)






Naturally










Inspiring Passion


~ grab 'em here! ~





Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions!



Have a wonderful day,

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Immunity ~ Her Message

~ Immunity ~

The title for this painting refers to not only the gift of healing immunity from mother to child through her nourishing breast milk ~ but Social Immunity for the mother: self-assurance against the breastfeeding Nay Sayers ~ confidence against those who are confused about the purpose of breasts.

Thus ~ even though I love the eye contact of a breastfeeding couple ~

I stand content with her confident eye contact with the viewer…

Immunity is available in the online shop

I recently learned about necklaces specially created for babies to play with while nursing, and from the beginning, I knew I wanted to feature one in this painting.

Have a wonderful day.
Love & Sincerely,

Katie

Naturally & Heart Healthy ~ Brand New Original Paintings

Naturally & Heart Healthy ~ the 10th & 11th Releases for The Expanded Visions Collection
a new series of 8x10 paintings Learn More

Naturally
8x10", Acrylic on Canvas
$120 ~ with $10 going to a charity benefiting Mothers & Children

Protecting the child with every essence of herself, comes naturally to a mama.

This painting, Naturally, while Available, may be found in the Online shop

Heart Healthy
8x10", Acrylic on Canvas
$120 ~ with $10 going to a charity benefiting Mothers & Children

The gentle innocent touch of a loved one... nurtures us to the core.

This painting, Heart Healthy, while Available, may be found in the Online shop

You can follow along with Painting Process Images on the Facebook page, here.

There are currently a few 8x10 original paintings available ~ grab 'em here!

Have a great Thursday,

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Reminder ~ I'm Gone but the Shop is Open ~ :)

IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Katie m. Berggren studio and office will be closed from January 29 through February 7 ~ but the ONLINE SHOP IS OPEN! The physical me will be back to business on Tuesday, February 8 ~ All items purchased in the Online Etsy shop during this time period will ship on February 8 ~ thank you!

I will be choosing a Free Cards Friday Winner when I return ~ so you have all week to make your comment on the previous blog post :)

Talk with you soon!

Above image: Feed My Soul

Love & Sincerely ~ Katie

500 New Art Cards on my Studio Floor!

I have a new supply of 20 new card styles in the studio ~ thank you to Steve, my wonderful and reliable printer in Portland, Oregon.

Woo Wee! :)

Want to get some? Here you go, right there in the Etsy shop. You are welcome to choose your 10 in the Variety Pack ~ especially right now while the pickin's are good.

Here is an updated list of available 5x7 cards (availability subject to change!):

Joy & Peace: http://kmberggren.com/g319.htm

Lost Together: http://kmberggren.com/g313.htm

Promise: http://kmberggren.com/g308.htm

Edge Of The Bed: http://kmberggren.com/g87.htm

Undiluted: http://kmberggren.com/g314.htm

Deep As A River: http://kmberggren.com/g286.htm

Three Souls: http://kmberggren.com/g303.htm

The Very Breath: http://kmberggren.com/g320.htm

Happy Hour: http://kmberggren.com/g310.htm

Home: http://kmberggren.com/g236.htm

You & Us: http://kmberggren.com/g133.htm

Blessings: http://kmberggren.com/g105.htm

Connection: http://kmberggren.com/g201.htm

Love Affair: http://kmberggren.com/g93.htm

Life Is But A Dream: http://kmberggren.com/g90.htm

Whisper: http://kmberggren.com/g118.htm

Hand Me Down: http://kmberggren.com/g231.htm

Pearl: http://kmberggren.com/g132.htm

Star Crossed: http://kmberggren.com/g262.htm

Nature: http://kmberggren.com/g92.htm

Many of these cards will be given away on Free Cards Fridays on the blog, as well as with each and every print, charm or original painting purchase.

Have a wonderful evening!

Love & Sincerely ~ Katie

Giving Back To The Mamas ~ 15% Off Shop-Wide Today Only

Only through 11pm PST in The Online Shop!
(with coupon code 15MAMA)

Let me know if you have any questions ~ Love & Sincerely, Katie

Holiday Gift Packs Disappear after December 5 ~ Free Cards Winner

Holiday Gift Packs are available
ONLY THROUGH December 5
in the Online Shop
in 3 sizes: $39, $59, $89
guaranteed to cross at least 2 people off your list, if you plan to give simply and love lavishly :)

I went Christmas shopping yesterday ~ and though I loved the time spent with my mother and sister, I just can't seem to relate to the buy-buy-buy that I see happening all around me (and it is bound to get worse as the holidays approach).

Myself, I'm trying to do much of my shopping from sources featuring handmade items, and local, too. But most importantly, I am not doing much shopping. I plan to give simply and share time and love more than items.

This season gets me thinking of how I can buy less & buy smarter. Thinking quality over quantity ~ I remember the value of giving one or two small thoughtful gifts vs. big gifts that strive to impress (do expensive gifts really show our love? I think not.)

It's even better when those thoughtful gifts serve a purpose, or fill a need.
read what people are saying in regard to the
KmBerggren prints & paintings they have in their homes.

Holiday Gift Pack – 12x12 (shown above)
•3 Archival 12x12 prints of your choice
•1 Glass Charm
•2 5x7 Cards
$89 ~ a $108.50 value!
now available in the Online Shop

Holiday Gift Pack – 8x10 (shown above)
•3 Archival 8x10 prints of your choice
•1 Glass Charm
•2 5x7 Cards
$59 ~ a $72.50 value!
now available in the Online Shop

Holiday Gift Pack – Mini (shown above)
•1 Archival 12x12 prints of your choice
•1 Glass Charm
•2 5x7 Cards
$39 ~ a $50.50 value!
now available in the Online Shop

One of my main reasons for offering the above packages is their ability to provide multiple gifts in one fell swoop. And at a lower price than buying items from the Shop separately.

Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. I will certainly try to accommodate special requests if I can.

The whole buy-buy-buy mentality drives me nutty. Does this go against being an artist who creates from-the-heart artwork to share?
It doesn't.
I support, and my business supports, heart-initiated purchases. Especially handmade, especially local, and especially from someone you know, like and trust.



The Free Cards Winner for last week is: Amber! Thank you all.

Let's do it again this friday!

Wishing you a day full of Possibilities
~Love & Sincerely, Katie



Painting Motherhood, Please share this link with your motherhood-loving friends.

10 Card Set - 5x7 Art Cards - Pick & Choose!

Hi! I have had lots of inquiries as to whether there is an option to choose the 10 cards in the 10 Variety Pack of Motherhood Cards in the Etsy Shop

Certainly!

10 cards with envelopes for just $22 - such a deal - a $32.50 value

The following list shows the available 5x7 cards:

Blessings http://kmberggren.com/g105.htm

Clarity http://kmberggren.com/g121.htm

Connection http://kmberggren.com/g201.htm

Cling http://kmberggren.com/g140.htm

Crush http://kmberggren.com/g163.htm

Fly http://kmberggren.com/g115.htm

Feed My Soul http://kmberggren.com/g156.htm

Hand Me Down http://kmberggren.com/g231.htm

Home http://kmberggren.com/g236.htm

Interlude http://kmberggren.com/g135.htm

I Can See Clearly Now http://kmberggren.com/g225.htm

Keep http://kmberggren.com/g219.htm

Love So Sweet http://kmberggren.com/g220.htm

Linger http://kmberggren.com/g128.htm

Love Affair http://kmberggren.com/g93.htm

Lit From Within http://kmberggren.com/g131.htm

Lyric http://kmberggren.com/g136.htm

Milk & Honey http://kmberggren.com/g122.htm

Recharge http://kmberggren.com/g123.htm

Sun Beam http://kmberggren.com/g174.htm

Spirit Soaring http://kmberggren.com/g173.htm

Three, Sleeping http://kmberggren.com/g226.htm

Tuck http://kmberggren.com/g84.htm

Whisper http://kmberggren.com/g118.htm

Star Crossed http://kmberggren.com/g262.htm

You & Us http://kmberggren.com/g133.htm

Song In My Soul http://kmberggren.com/g160.htm

Pearl http://kmberggren.com/g132.htm

Here & Now http://kmberggren.com/g261.htm

Heart Of Hearts http://kmberggren.com/g264.htm

Enchanted http://kmberggren.com/g253.htm

Nesting http://kmberggren.com/g142.htm

10 Variety Pack of Motherhood Cards Available in the Etsy Shop

Help yourself! Enjoy!

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Thanking YOU ~ Earn a Free 8x10 Print (or more!)

I have been thinking about how to thank the wonderful mothers and fathers who support my artwork and give me the inspiration, gratification and fuel to continue doing what I love to do... and I have decided that I'd like to offer you a free print for every four prints that are purchased by people you have pointed toward the Online Etsy shop - just have them be sure to place your name in the comments section of the sale form!

What do you think? I like to give things away, so let's see how this works :)

Let's do this through the last day of May.








Have a wonderful day!
Love & Sincerely, Katie

Prints of Music now available

8x10 Prints of Music, the 3rd 10x10 painting in The Forty Minis Collection are now available!

See Music (and other available prints) here, for $14.

Have a great day!

Love & Sincerely ~ Katie

The Love Art Gallery, Portland, Oregon ~ My Upcoming Sabbatical

We visited The Love Art Gallery in Sellwood (Portland) Oregon today. You have heard me over and over state the beauty of this destination, so I wanted to give you a little tour.

Enjoy!

The gallery was closed today, so I had the opportunity to get some visitor-free shots, which would be rare on a business day, as the gallery receives over 1000 visitors a month.

The Love Art Gallery is one of my favorite places to visit and I am honored to have my paintings featured here.

Over 60 Artists are Represented at The Love Art Gallery in Sellwood (Portland) Oregon.

My Upcoming Sabbatical

A sabbatical is defined as: (from the Latin sabbaticus, from the Greek sabbatikos, from Hebrew shabbat, i.e., Sabbath, literally a "ceasing") a rest from work, a hiatus, typically lasting two or more months.

Well, mine will be for 10 days, and I will not be taking a complete rest of work - I will be in Sweden, with my Brother and his Wife, their new baby and my Mom, and I will still be doing some painting. But I will be recharging my batteries, renewing my spirit, reconnecting with silence and hopefully filling my sketchbook.

2 1/2 years ago I made this same trip and the inspiration that met me on Swedish and Finnish soil was invigorating and led to several (now sold) paintings.

I will be out of the country and away from my studio and office from February 22 - March 5, and will be reconnecting with my family for the weekend following.

Back to business Monday March 8.

The Online Etsy Shop: will still be fully functioning, however, your orders will be carefully held then shipped on March 8. Thank you so much for your patience, and if there is something you want right away, please place your orders before I leave, as the last thing I want to do is leave you high-n-dry. I will be emailing you upon your orders to confirm and note shipping dates.

The Forty Minis Collection: will take a little break while I am gone - February 25 and March 4th will not bring new paintings - but the series will start back up strong when I return. Also, any 10x10 or 8x8 paintings that are available at the time of my departure, will still be available if you shoot me an email, but I'll remove them from the Etsy shop just while I am gone.

Emailing Me: is still perfectly fine! I will be checking my email approximately one time per day.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Thank you and have a great night!

Love & Sincerely ~ Katie