the CANDYcolored studio of oil painter katrina berg

do artists need a website and if so, what should they consider when building it or refreshing its content? this week’s episode has tips for artist websites that will elevate your current or future si…

sometimes, just getting started is the hardest part of creativity. hear about an artist whose been offering “jumpstarts” for artists for 11 years. i’ll walk you through some commissions i’ve done rec…

today’s artist tip is all about “manifesting” but from a new perspective and i found it the most helpful explanation on manifesting that i've come across. we’ll also be chatting more about commission…

if you’ve not had a chance to check out the annual art auction fundraiser for the early light institute (providing preschool scholarships for those little humans we love so much)...you can bid on all…

where do you find daily inspiration?!! music is such a favorite go-to in the CANDYcolored studio. hear how it influences my paintings and the titles of the pieces. listen to my favorite songs and sin…

recently i ran across the manifesto of sorts of the incredible bookshop, cafe, home & fashion boutique "merci" in paris that began with: “curated, not collected.” it went on to describe trends, items…

welcome to the CANDYcolored studio, snowy spring edition for march '22! today's episode is a little non-traditional. there's a video for you to watch with a virtual tour of my studio as well as the d…

what are your tell-tale signs that you’re simply saying “yes” to too many things or overscheduling yourself & your family? hear all about some recent epic fails in parenting & life – all due to runni…

do you ever look out at your creative biz and see way too many things that you need to improve? maybe you even catch yourself saying, “the grass is greener on the other side? I opened an email from a…

did you miss so many friends during pandemic like i did? i found my heart swelling with gratitude for all the dear friends who made a positive impact in my life and so many others. i started sharing …

what a treat of an interview! as stephanie braced for an alabama storm & possible tornado, we chatted about all sorts of things: her tech background & skills, artist journey, teaching art, mentoring …

"tell me about YOUR sacred grove" 48" oil on wood, custom framed to 4’10”

when joseph prayed to God with his soul-burning question, the sacred grove burst forth with light and knowledge. similarly, ou…

isn’t hindsight 20-20? or just 2020 lol?! now that we’ve had time to look back over the past 2 years since the pandemic began, it’s easy to see things we would have liked to have done better or perha…

when in a rut or just simply in the need of something new to taste, i dive back into my favorite cookbooks to remember recipes, or to find new ones. here are eleven of my favorite cookbooks. some wer…

"eve & asherah [a mother-daughter portrait]" 28x36 oil on wood (click to see painting)

let's chat about all things adam & eve, how we can learn from their journey and what blessings do we enjoy becaus…

looking back at the sweetest memories that simply keep on giving...so much laughter and love, so much learned and enjoyed being friends with my beautiful dear friend christy. so much heart, soo much …

happiest new year! in this episode, we'll dive into hopes & dreams for 2022, some deep thoughts for a blank slate snowy january, room for growth & learning, and the ever-present need for discernment …

have you read the book "the relatives came" by cythia rylant & stephen gammel?! oh it is so fun and wonderfully shows all the beauty & craziness that comes when we spend time with family. during the …

one of my favorite things during the holidays is to ready holiday books with our kiddos. for many years, i gave a book to each kiddo during christmas. we keep them in a very accessible place during t…

what are your favorite christmas albums of your childhood or throughout your life? in this episode i’ll share some of my favorites albums, songs and i’ll even play a couple clips. i’ll share some new…