the CANDYcolored studio of oil painter katrina berg

2025 was another year for the books -- so much gratitude and also the realization that my metrics have changed. hear some confessions, new directions, when is it right to break the so-called rules and how to make more with our craft and business than we could ever imagine. Broken into topic categories of "family, art biz, friendship, truth and becoming" - i'll share all my thoughts on these and even spill some beans on my roundtable topics for the springville museum event for artists happening wednesday january 7th from 6:30 to 8:30 - this is a free event - just register on the springville website: smofa.org

CANDYcolored studio podcast episode 52: what an absolute treat to spend time with the lovely sarah trop of funcycled! get yourself ready for the most wonderful chat between two new friends. we’ll chat about design, family life, restoration, god’s hand in our lives and business, learning along the way, starting a business without going into debt, sacrificing for those who matter most in our life, designing for trauma victims, being a therapist on the job, giving back to the community, affordable interior design, diy plans and so much more. enjoy everything sarah and for more check out her design guide freebie for our listeners, links to her blog, business, social media and watch she and her family on season 3 of byu’s survivalist (sharks in the water)!

megan schaugaard lives in southern utah, is a mother of 3, art faculty at Utah Tech, an oil painter, mfa grad from the new york academy of art, former employee of "fine art connoisseur" and "pleinair" magazines and has a strong desire to support and lift artists in their business. in this episode you'll hear about her brave choice to attend the new york academy of art during the height of covid. she give beautiful examples of pursuing your passion while keeping family as your highest priority. hear a bit about megan's mfa experience, including meeting and selling a painting to brooke shields. megan and her husband have been working on software to keep all things art biz in one place for artists. yes, there are art organization software programs out there, but "art easely" goes well beyond an organization tool. megan and her husband are actively adding and implementing new aspects to make it the best tool for artists and their collectors. megan says, "i built this for myself. but i thought i would share. built to help you stay organized, save time, and focus on what you do best---creating."

CANDYcolored studio podcast episode 248: so much in this packed episode! thoughts on angels and prayer, manifesting revelations & clarity in 2025 and especially for the rapidly changing world that might just be hard to keep up with at times. thoughts and things to ponder on the department of education. are you applying for jessica & i's artist mastermind residency? we're accepting applications for 2026 ;). hear about a couple recently completed commissions and the new series one has inspired. a grief strategy and listening to promptings. soo many great shows and art opportunities right now! artists can apply for the "art at the park" below too. main topic: 2024 in review - some failures, lessons, highlights and all the things i'll be working on in 2025! sending so much love as you plan this year. xo!

CANDYcolored studio podcast episode 246: last fall, after opening email invitations to some beautiful artist retreats, i reached out to my beautiful artist friend, jessica libor of the creative heroine podcast to ask about her residency and art trip experiences. as we talked about what we loved most about each experience, we began brainstorming what would make the perfect artist residency for us. we realized that many of the artist retreats were geared towards beginners or aspiring artists...wouldn't it be amazing to focus on professional women artists and add mindset and business growth opportunities too! what if it was a mastermind of sorts, an intimate community helping and enjoying the journey together?! as we made a list of all the things we'd include, we decided that if it didn't exist, that we'd need to create it ourselves -- and that's how The Nature of Creation: Artistic Awakening artist retreat for professional women artists began! when: april 9-13th, 2025 where: the artist’s main line retreat house, wayne, pa (40 min from philly) and surrounding areas for adventures join us! this april, be part of an intimate mastermind for 8 artists as we descend on the sacred space of the organic-feminine artist’s retreat house, to envision our future, be inspired, adventure in the surrounding areas, create art, dream big, and strategize in order to bring forth our highest potential work into the culture. what to expect: guest speakers, strategy and collaborative sessions to help our art careers, excursions to several museums and artist studios, plein air painting and sketching in nature, dining at local memorable cuisine, and so much more. hosted by jessica libor and katrina berg

a beautiful friend recently asked about resources for artists. as i pondered a list for her, i realized that the resources that help us get started as artists are the same resources that can help us when we get in a rut. whether you're a new or seasoned artist, as you listen/read the list, may your heart tell you 3 or so resources you can focus on right now to get you going, or get you back in the studio feeling inspired or with new direction/vision. what a gift it is to create!! wherever you are in your creative journey -- please keep moving forward. our heavenly parents created you with wisdom, beauty and all the confidence that you too can and will create. we were created to create!! sending so much love to you and your creative loved ones!

CANDYcolored studio podcast episode 242: a few years ago, an artist who i love and admire shared with me that her family felt she shouldn't be "already" experiencing success in her art career because she hadn't "put in her dues" yet. this was mind-blowing to me. if there was ever a place to find your biggest supporters, it should be your parents and family -- especially when your parent is an artist!! i'll be sharing some thoughts on this experience and a couple others of mine and that have been shared with me. sometimes it really is too easy to look at our own perceived "lacking" situation and simply decide that it's either not our fault or someone else's fault. but who really has the power and the responsibility to change our situation? what can we do to fix things in our own realm?

CANDYcolored studio podcast episode 240: a sneak peek of new pieces i'll be bringing to midway swiss days!! are you coming?!! it's friday august 30th and saturday august 31st from 8 am till dark. i'll attach a map below where i've circled my booth A-40 which is south of the the entertainment tent, next to the huge evergreen trees. text me if you can't find me at the event (435.709.2780). i've been sending my email list peeks, here is a link to the latest email. if you're not on my list and would like to be, sign up here. prints start at $45 and the largest framed are $295. original oils start at $200 for a framed circle mini. there are paris pieces, landscapes, florals with birds, bees etc. i'll have some larger pieces and even some very large pieces (up to 48x96). my favorite moments of swiss days are the intimate and spiritual conversations shared. the great majority of these special chats have been on the topics of our heavenly mother. it never surprises me the desire we as women have to know our divine feminine. you're so loved and i hope if there's one thing you get from experiencing my art -- it is that your divine parents and savior love you personally. below you'll also find 18 links to previous CANDYcolored studio episodes about heavenly mother - interviews with authors, poets and some solocasts as well.

CANDYcolored studio podcast episode 238: not long ago, my dear creative friend leslie smoot was sharing her latest adventures, challenges and vision for her film career. she and her coworkers are finding new ways to produce and fund their projects and she talked about being a disruptor in the film business. so what does it look like in other creative businesses – especially for artists? we’ll chat about 7 traits of disruptors: entrepreneurial mindset, risk taking, vision, agility, persistence, creativity and understanding. i’ll share some specific examples i’ve seen in my career and in my local community. there’s some great opportunities for collectors and artists this spring: upcoming shows, fundraisers and the 100th springville museum of art “spring salon”. collectors & artists, come join in the celebration on opening night and submit your work artists!! this week’s red pill: “sometimes the stories we want to hear the least are the stories we need to hear the most.”

are you familiar with valerie hudson’s work on the two trees in the garden of eden? she talks about their symbolizing our heavenly father and mother, their roles, purpose, mission and how it connects to adam, eve, and we their children. mcarthur krishna, artist and author of the “girls who choose god” and “girls/boys guide to heavenly mother” books, has curated artwork with the them of “heavenly parents”. yes, a book will be coming later with the artwork, but this time she is starting with the artwork. i cannot wait to see what the artists have created. hear about the piece i’ve just completed for the show – the symbolism and all the background thoughts that went into creating this painting. how do you feel about the moon? are you fascinated with its phases and how it so beautifully interacts with nature? did you know that there was a time (and there are still some cultures) that followed a 28 day, 13 month calender? how would that change the way you interact with nature? what would that look like for women and their typical 28-day cycle? what would it be like to have the same days of the week fall on the same 4 dates each month? would that alleviate stress & anxiety? if dec means 10, why is it the 12th and final month in the year and oct means 8 when it represents the 8th month? and what if the beginning of the year was really in springtime and april? what is april fools anyway? what are your hopes and dreams for 2024? how’s it going so far? are you as big into tweaking your plans and systems as i am? i’ll share some of my ongoing goals, hopes and dreams personally & in my art business and wish you the very best in this coming year!

CANDYcolored studio podcast episode 234: haha! as soon as i pushed the “stop recording” button i saw out of the corner of my eye that the snow is indeed sticking! first stick of the year in our yard lol! happiest fall & start of the holiday season to you dear friend! there are some great local opportunities here in the heber valley as well as utah in general. if you’re local or will be visiting this season – go and enjoy! especially the new shops for paper & felt and the flower bar co! episode topic – it’s an overwhelming time – so many worries and concerns. what are the things you’re worried about most right now? what helps you as you face these challenges? In this episode i’ll share what’s working for me right now. we’ll visually walk through it together. email me with strategies working for you – i’d love to hear them. make sure to go see the spiritual & religious show at springville museum if you’re close enough – and the slcc president’s art show till the 27th. i’ll be at the opening thursday evening and you’re invited! xo, katrina

pam baumeister is a watercolor painter preserving memories and all the nostalgia of your favorite people, places, things and those precious moments you want to remember again and again. her background and career in marketing has not only helped her find the courage to put her artwork out there, but it’s helping other artists do the same. hear about her creative journey, health challenges, wisdom in marketing,mindset, and suggestions for other artists. her morning routine thanks to hal elrod’s “miracle mornings” is helping her become a better artist, mother, spouse and person overall. pam has an accountability mindset group on marco polo that you and your favorite creative people can join at just $14.99 each month. while marco polo can seem like an overwhelming group video chat – pam’s videos come in personally and you reply personally. more like a one-on-one mentor chat, this is a great option for all creatives to up their game. on september 21st, pam’s 4-week commission course opens. at $197, this is an affordable way to not only find more joy in your commission work, but learn from the bread and butter of pam’s business. find more & sign up at fruitioncreativelearn.com – attend her solo show opening october 28 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the sprague library in sugarhouse at 2131 south 1100 east in salt lake. enjoy enjoy this packed interview with fabulous pam!! xo!