Free Cards Friday - Moving Weekend! New Studio Finished!

As we speak, Igor, the wonderfully hard-working flooring installer is finishing up the floors in my new studio - moving starts now :)

It's Free Cards Friday, and since I'll be without a computer tomorrow - I'll give you through the rest of Friday and all of Saturday to get yourself into the running for Free Cards... weekend? :)

Comment on THIS post before midnight on Saturday and you could be randomly chosen to receive Free Cards via mail! Tons of happy winners so far, let's get some cards for you!

Here's a thought to get you going:

"Our mothers and grandmothers... some of them moving to music not yet written." ~ Alice Walker

Have a great weekend!

Love & Sincerely,

Katie

Above painting: Sprinkling Sunshine

New 8x8 Painting - Preparing for Move into New Studio!

Good morning!

As I worked on this little face last night, I realized that this is the last 8x8 painting to be completed in my transitional studio - this weekend we make our final move to the new place and I will begin setting up the studio ~ I can hardly wait as you may have guessed :)

Pieces Of Me marks the 52nd painting in the 85 8x8s for $85 collection - I'm thrilled to see what next week brings - have a wonderful Thursday!

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Love Art Gallery Grand Opening

Let me tell you about Love Art Gallery...



There is a passion that flows through this gallery ~ the second you walk up the purple steps.


The family that has created, designed and presented Love Art Gallery to the world are the type of individuals that I try to surround myself with, those I feel an instant connection with.


Ruby and Heather wrapped their passion and kindness around me and my work, even through the first emails in which they inquired about my paintings.



The evening of Friday, June 5 was the Grand Opening for Love Art Gallery in Sellwood (Portland) Oregon.





The renovated historic building in the shopping district was bursting at the seams with energy, artists, shoppers, sparkly beverages, fresh truffles and Buddhist chanting by Thom.


Every last fragment of this lovely building has been thoroughly attended to – from the garden sculpture to the purple entry steps, to the light switch plates, through to the artwork gracing the bathroom walls.


I invite you to come and experience the joy, the tenderness, the artwork and the spirit at Love Art Gallery.

8036 SE 13th Avenue (on the corner of 13th and Spokane) 503.954.2656

loveartgallery@comcast.net Ruby, Heather, Ted, Christopher

The gallery is open Tuesday - Thursday from 10am–6pm, Friday and Saturday from 10am-8pm, Sunday from 11am-5pm, and is closed on Mondays. Open by special request/appointment.


Have a great week my friends!
Love & Sincerely, Katie

Harmony & Grace - 2 New 8x8s!

Good morning!

Wishing you peace as you go about your morning - may you take the time to see Harmony and Grace - the two newest 8x8 paintings here:
http://kmberggren.com/portfolio-85-85.htm

Today, let’s take the time to be in the moment, noticing the natural harmony that occurs when we just stop doing.

Have a wonderful day!

Don’t forget - Win Free Cards on Friday - by commenting on Friday's blog post!

Thank you!

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Transition: Where There's a Will...

My family and thus my studio are in transition - as we relocate from one area of Washington to another - my new home and fabulous studio are a month away - and in the meantime I am making magic happen in the small space I have devised in my temporary apartment - where there's a will, there is a way.

My current painting area has required some stretching from me - and we all know stretching is good - stretching the possibilities, stretching the mind - stretching the tolerance and patience. I've accepted (and enjoyed) the current limitations and have used them to increase my resistence to drought - there is no way that I'm letting spacial restrictions dry up my urge or ability to paint. My soul relies on painting and my paintings itch to get out into the world.

As a matter of fact, I haven't felt this open and free in three years - and I'm looking forward to seeing the work that emerges over the next few months.

Wishing you freedom and optimism - Love & Sincerely, Katie

Artwork in Collectors’ homes ~ Paintings Doing their Job!

The job of my paintings isn’t complete until they are in the homes of those who love them – eliciting feelings, memories and/or emotions when needed, or when viewed.

Is that not the purpose of art in general?

Obviously, I don’t paint for the garage or the storage bin, or my studio – but for you, and me. I have no problem getting my paintings out into the world. Once complete, I automatically plan where they will hang in public.

I have been asked time and time again if it is hard to sell the work ~ after spending so much time with it, but the truth is ~ each piece comes from my heart and my soul – I feel like the process of painting is a gift for myself, and the completed piece is my gift to the world. I once read that the purpose of life (and I apologize, I don’t remember who said these perfect words that I am about to butcher, but I’ll do some more research and let you know when I find out) – the meaning of life is to find what your passion is and the purpose of life is to share that passion with others.

These collectors have graciously shared these images with me, along with story after story of how they have been touched by the pieces. I feel so blessed to be the one holding the brush, as the images and inspiration flow through.

3 new 8x8s being prepped for tomorrow's release!

Paintings on display, top to bottom:

-Back To Back & No Regrets (later joined by Perhaps) (Thanks K!)

-Mandy's Painting (Thanks M!)

-Mother's Day (top center) and a variety of prints and cards (Thanks N!)

-Little Secret, Nourish 2 & Close Knit (Thanks K!)

Have a wonderful afternoon,

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Happy Mother's Day Weekend!

"I think my life began with waking up and loving my mother's face."

George Eliot

"Mother's arms are made of tenderness, and sweet sleep blesses the child who lies therein." Victor Hugo

Sending warm, relaxing, divine, blessed thoughts to all of the mothers I know and have connected with through painting.

Love & Sincerely, Katie

Above painting: Edge Of The Bed