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Abundant Love ~ the determination of a mother
Note: This piece was created in 2012, but I wanted to wait until I knew the painting was safely in its owners hands before sharing it with the world. I recently had the opportunity to create a painting for one mother in Spain ~ one mother with one beautiful son who had some trouble … Continue reading
Posted in archival print, babywearing, breastfeed, Commissioned Painting, conscious parenting, gifts for mom, inspiration, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings
Tagged baby, baby-wearing, belly, birth, blue, breast, breastfeed, brown hair, child, curly hair, dream, dreams, flower, flowers, gold, infant, long hair, mama, mother, mother child art, naked, newborn, nursing, paintings of mothers, pregnancy, pregnant, read, red hair, skin, sparkle, sweet, yellow
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Mutual ~ a gift of a painting for Tracey
Note: this piece was created in 2012, but I wanted to wait to share it until it had been given as a Christmas gift. I am honored to have recently had the chance to create Mutual as a gift for Tracey, from her loving husband, Kelly. Kelly and Tracey are parents focused on Natural Parenting and … Continue reading
Posted in archival print, babywearing, co-sleep, Commissioned Painting, conscious parenting, gifts for mom
Tagged Attachment Parenting, babywearing, blue, brown hair, co-sleep, commissioned painting, cosleep, cuddle, family bed, family pictures, long hair, nap, Natural Parenting, paintings of families, red blanket, short hair, sleep, white, wrapping baby
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4 Loves ~ paintings as presents
What fun I had in the last several months of 2012, creating paintings as surprise holiday gifts for so many wonderful mamas ♥ 4 Loves is one of them ~ created with love for Kelly, a sweet collector, and mother to two adorable little boys. there is only ONE original rich and textured painting … Continue reading
Posted in Commissioned Painting, gifts for mom, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings
Tagged arm, baby, blonde hair, blue, body, brother, brothers, brown hair, child, couple, dad and mom, families, family, figure, long hair, mama, mom, mother, mother and child, mother and father, mother and son, mother child art, naked, nature, nurture, paintings of mothers, siblings, skin, smile, son, straight hair, toddler, two children, two kids, white, yellow
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Quiet Brilliance ~ paintings as presents
What fun I had in the last several months of 2012, creating paintings as surprise holiday gifts for so many wonderful collectors ♥ Quiet Brilliance is one of them ~ created with love for Costa, from Holly and her adorable littles. there is only ONE original rich and textured painting on canvas of Quiet Brilliance, and … Continue reading
Posted in archival print, babywearing, breastfeed, Commissioned Painting, gifts for mom, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings
Tagged baby, blue, blue eyes, breast, breastfeed, brother, brown eyes, brown hair, child, daughter, family, feed, foot, gold, infant, laugh, long hair, mama, milk, mother, mother and child, mother and daughter, mother and son, mother child art, naked, nurse, nursing, paintings of mothers, play, siblings, sister, skin, smile, son, two children, two kids, yellow
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Growing Together ~ paintings as presents
What fun I had in the last several months of 2012, creating paintings as surprise holiday gifts for so many wonderful mamas ♥ Growing Together is one of them ~ created with love for Taylor and her adorable little girlies. Growing Together by Katie m. Berggren there is only ONE original rich and textured painting on … Continue reading
Posted in archival print, babywearing, Commissioned Painting, gifts for mom, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings
Tagged baby, blonde hair, blue, blue eyes, bright eyes, brown eyes, brown hair, child, daughters, family, girl, gold, infant, laugh, long hair, mama, mom and daughter, mom and girls, mother, mother and baby, mother and child, mother and daughter, mother and girls, mother child art, naked, paintings of mothers, play, siblings, sister, sisters, skin, smile, two children, two kids, yellow
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Mutual ~ paintings as presents
What fun I had in the last several months of 2012, creating paintings as surprise holiday gifts for so many wonderful mamas ♥ Mutual is one of them ~ created with love for Tracy and her husband, and their two little co-sleepin’ babes ♥ there is only ONE original rich and textured painting on … Continue reading
Posted in archival print, co-sleep, Commissioned Painting, gifts for mom, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings
Tagged baby, blue, blue eyes, breast, breastfeed, brown eyes, brown hair, child, co-sleep, cosleep, dad, daughters, family, family bed, father, fatherhood, feed, girl, gold, infant, laugh, long hair, mama, milk, mother, mother and baby, mother and child, mother and daughter, mother child art, naked, nap, nurse, nursing, paintings of mothers, play, siblings, sister, sisters, skin, smile, two children, two kids, yellow
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Purity
We often know what we love to do and what we are meant to do, but sometimes we need a break and to set something aside for awhile can be a very good thing. This painting, Purity, started beautifully, but then stalled. She just didn’t seem to want to move forward. Her form is inspired … Continue reading
Posted in archival print, Commissioned Painting, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings
Tagged blonde hair, blue, braid, brown hair, curly hair, face, gold, long hair, mother and child, mother and daughter, mother and son, profile, pure, purity, red, red hair, short hair, straight hair, yellow
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The Sweetest of Dreams
I recently had a vision for a painting featuring a mother ~ at the same time a soon-to-be mother. A child and at the same time a soon-to-arrive child. A baby within and without, a mother expecting and welcoming ~ all at the same time. The white transparent-y cloth was an element that arrived perfectly … Continue reading
Posted in archival print, babywearing, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings
Tagged archival print, baby wrapping, babywearing, belly, birth, brown hair, infant, long hair, mother and child, motherhood art, new baby, new mother, newborn, utero
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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
Posted in behind the scenes, inspiration, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings, painting process
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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Finding Calm
Sometimes I feel so misunderstood, like I can’t get in control of my emotions. Sometimes, my mama gets mad at me. But I remember one time, when I was feeling out of control, tired and hungry after a long day ~ instead of getting mad while I ripped all the pillows and cushions off the living … Continue reading
Posted in conscious parenting, home, inspiration, mindful mothering, motherhood paintings, personal life
Tagged adore, affection, calm, child, cleaning up, couch cushions, cuddle, dark chocolate, endangered species dark chocolate, happiness, holding child, inspiration, joy, long hair, Love, making a mess, mom and son, mother and child, mothering, nap, parenting, peace, profile, red hair, tantrum, throwing a fit, toddler, white, yellow
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Authentic & Regret-less
Do you find yourself afraid to use your voice? Do you find yourself fearful of what others will think? Do you wonder if what you say is respectable or acceptable, or if you are going to sound loopy? What if others assume you don’t know what you are talking about? What is the value in … Continue reading
Posted in inspiration, motherhood, personal life
Tagged baby, baby-wearing, bald, blonde hair, brown, brown hair, cuddle, dance, dancing, emotion, figure, infant, long hair, lyric, mother and child, mother and son, motherhood, motion, music, naked, nude, red, skin, smile, song, warm, wearing baby, white
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Painting Process ~ Holding On
I’m honored to share with you the process of a newly commissioned painting, Holding On ~ thank you to Michelle in Ireland for the inspiration, communication and opportunity to create this painting for her and her darling boys. Enjoy! Have a lovely weekend, Love & Sincerely, Katie
Posted in behind the scenes, co-sleep, Commissioned Painting, inspiration, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings, painting process
Tagged blonde hair, boy, brother, co-sleep, cosleep, curly hair, family bed, figure, golden hair, holding hair, long hair, mother and boys, naked, nap, orange blanket, rest, short hair, siblings, son
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Free Cards Friday ~ Breathe With Me ~ The 3rd Mindful Mothering Project painting!
It’s Free Cards Friday! Add your comment to THIS blog post throughout the weekend and be in the running to win some cards ~ I’ll choose the winner on Monday. Breathe With Me by Katie m. Berggren I am honored to present Breathe With Me ~ the Third Painting in the Mindful Mothering Project ~ a … Continue reading
Posted in available paintings, babywearing, conscious parenting, inspiration, mindful mothering, motherhood, motherhood paintings, new paintings, special offer
Tagged baby, baby painting, baby-wearing, babywearing, big eyes, black hair, blue, breathe, brown hair, cheeks, children painting, closed eyes, curly hair, daughter, girl, infant, intimate, kiss, leaves, lips, long hair, lotus flower, mother and child, mother and daughter, mother and son painting, multicultural, multiculture, painting portrait, palm tree, son, texture, toddler, white, woman, yellow
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