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A Fertile Mind Without A Place To Grow
a short(ish) blog: inserting a pondering into a sea of chatter A Fertile Mind Without A Place To Grow If I had a dime for every time I said “I’ll remember that when I wake up”, trust me, my husband would be retired right now. Countless, countless times I’ll be in bed, or standing in … Continue reading
Posted in a question for mamas, available paintings, babywearing, behind the scenes, breastfeed, gifts for mom, inspiration, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings, personal life
Tagged acrylic painting, blue, breast, breastfeed, breastmilk, cuddle, emotion, ideas, inspiration, journal, journaling, milk, motherhood art, new painting, nursing, paintings of children, paintings of mother and child, ponder, red, thoughts, writing
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the process and the prize
Well, first of all, I’m not sure if I’ve told you enough about Steven Pressfield. This man is a true visionary. He has inspired me in so many ways, opened my eyes, shut down my bullsh*t, given me armor against resistance and helped me to understand where I was heading and how I would know … Continue reading
Posted in available paintings, behind the scenes, Commissioned Painting, gifts for mom, inspiration, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings, personal life
Tagged available paintings, blessings, commission an original painting, fruits of our labor, krishna, krishna quote, motherhood art, original painting for sale, painting, painting on canvas, paycheck, payment, prize, process, rights to our labor, steven pressfield
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we do what we love
Last year, my boys and I watched a documentary called Between The Folds. The film showcases a group of scientists and artists who strive toward modern paper folding, going beyond traditional origami, and interpreting their world through paper. Their creations were awe-inspiring, it was phenomenal what they could do with only their hands. This film captivated … Continue reading
One Year Ago While Painting Motherhood: Kids & Creativity
One Year Ago While Painting Motherhood: Kids & Creativity, Inspiration from Jurgen Wolff A study at the College of William and Mary found that today’s children are less creative, less humorous, less imaginative and less able to elaborate on ideas than the kids who came before them. The study took into account about 300,000 creativity … Continue reading
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Tagged brown hair, children, creative, creativity, expectant, infant, inspiration, jurgen wolff, kids art, long hair, mother and child, naked, newborn, pregnant, school, screen time, skin, tv
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Last Chance ~ Registration closes for The Saving Motherhood Collector’s Circle
Registration is OPEN, but only until 2pm PST on Monday September 10. Click on the banner below to reserve YOUR spot! Learn ALL about the benefits of The Collector’s Circle right here! Have a WONDERFUL week! Love & Sincerely, Katie www.kmberggren.com
Posted in a question for mamas, archival print, available paintings, babywearing, behind the scenes, gifts for mom, inspiration, motherhood, motherhood paintings, painting process, painting videos, special offer, upcoming event
Tagged art circle, art membership, baby, baby wrapping, baby-wearing, breastfeeding, children, collector's circle, glass paperweights, membership club, mother and child art, mother and son, mother prints, motherhood paintings, nursing, paintings of mothers, paintings of women, saving motherhood, wrapping baby
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Music to Inspire, Matchbox Twenty
I am supremely inspired by words, conversations, music and lyrics… word-strings of meaning or strings of seeming randomness. This week, I’d like to share this song with you from Matchbox Twenty ~ Unwell ~ I feel this way more than I like to admit: not quite crazy, but just not quite right This song is … Continue reading
Posted in behind the scenes, Commissioned Painting, inspiration, motherhood paintings, new paintings, painting process
Tagged dance, lyric, matchbox twenty unwell, musical, sing, song, words
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Relish Moments Soon To Pass & Capture them Intimately with Style
Protecting Mother & Child & the sweet moments between them The Very Breath by Katie m. Berggren It seems like only last month when I created for myself a glass art pendant of The Very Breath. The story behind this piece is so powerful to me, as the day was so memorable, that I knew … Continue reading
Posted in archival print, babywearing, behind the scenes, glass art charms, glass pendants, inspiration, motherhood paintings, personal life
Tagged charm, cherish, glass, hand made, intimate, jewelry, meaning, mother and child, mothers day gift, necklace, pendant, present for mom, things for mom, token
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Free Cards Friday, Inspiration and Grace for Making Change from Don Miguel Ruiz
~ Inspiration and Grace from Don Miguel Ruiz ~ “I have fallen many times, but I stood up and kept going. And I fell again, and I kept going. I didn’t feel sorry for myself. There was no way that I would feel sorry for myself. I said ‘if I fall, I am strong enough, I … Continue reading
Posted in behind the scenes, family life, inspiration, motherhood paintings
Tagged breakdown, don miguel ruiz, down, emotional, emotional art, emotional painting, exhaustion, mother and child painting, sadness
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Staying True To My Purpose, Seeking ~ my soul on canvas
Years and years ago ~ when I began painting motherhood, I realized what it was I wanted to do. I wanted to share emotion, I wanted to share my heart ~ I had a strong urge to capture what was real, what was REAL! Writings and art that skim the surface DO NOT interest me. … Continue reading
Posted in a question for mamas, behind the scenes, family life, inspiration, personal life
Tagged digging deep, earth mama, emotion, heartfelt, inspiration, purpose, raw, real, seeking, staying true, studio, tears
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Painting Inspiration | Painting Is Queen ~ who is your queen?
In my studio, especially when I’m alone, painting reigns supreme. “WHY did you WRITE on our WALL?!!” my little ones asked incredulously “And in PERMANENT marker!!” “Because”, I say, “I sometimes find myself floating, wasting time and forgetting where my energy should be dedicated. So my note reminds me. I got the urge to … Continue reading
the Saving Motherhood Collector’s Circle ~ bless and be blessed ~ Space is Limited ~ Join before April 5!
I want to involve you in something, I want to invite you, mamas. I keep feeling like my purpose is peeking at me through the trees ~ and it has something to do with two words that I have rotating in my head: Saving Motherhood. I’m being so very honest here, and so unpracticed and … Continue reading
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Tagged art of motherhood, artist, family paintings, free art, free shipping, original drawing, portraits, prints of paintings, saving motherhood, special offer
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Free Cards Friday, Music For Inspiration, Train
Combat Overwhelm and Distraction ~ Take A Moment To Hear & See! I am supremely inspired by words, conversations, music and lyrics… word-strings of meaning or strings of seeming randomness. This week, I’d like to share this song with you from Train ~ I Am ~ the lyrics and beat here send my head into my heart, seeking, searching … Continue reading
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Tagged beat, I am, inspire, lyric, meaning, musical, random, sing, song, train, train music, trainline.com
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Free Cards Winner ~ Healthy Skin ~ Healthy Mama ~ Muddy H2O
Sharing with you a product in my own personal self-care arsenal! a note from my friend Gabriela, founder of Muddy H2O Etcetera Muddy H2O began producing high quality, natural body products in 2003. Our goal today, as it was then, is to promote the use of natural and organic ingredients in personal care products and to … Continue reading
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Tagged facial masks, mud masks, muddy h2O, natural beauty product, natural products, skin care, Vancouver, vibrant, wa
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Free Cards Friday | Step By Step Painting | Video Painting Process | Joy & Peace
Joy & Peace ~ Two children ~ one mama. A woman’s joy as she strives to create, inspire and maintain peace ~ while she receives both joy and peace from her little ones. I’m honored to share with you the painting process of Joy & Peace in three parts! Joy & Peace ~ Video Progress … Continue reading
Resisting Life | Don Miguel Ruiz | Zumba | Life Inspiration | Free Cards Winner
I went to my very first zumba class this last week ~ and I knew I’d bumble. I did and I also had a really good time. As we began moving about, I instantly remembered a comment my hubby made to me before I left that morning ~ about my choice of attire for the … Continue reading