‘Painting intimate moments of motherhood’, that is how artist Katie m. Berggren describes her work. I first discovered Katie’s artwork about this time last year & I instantly ordered some of her prints for my home. Her paintings resonated with me in the intimacy between the parents & the children in her work, the way the...
It’s a cliché to say that children teach you to ‘stop & smell the roses’. It’s also true. They stop to smell the roses. They strongly suggest I do as well. There are days when tired is not a strong enough word. There are days when coffee & sunglasses help. There are days when they...
She asks if she can take pictures with my camera. I almost say no. I always say yes. She holds it correctly. She leaves finger prints on my lens. Anouk usually photographs objects. Ava photographs people. If I ask them what flavour ice cream they want, Anouk will say chocolate. Ava can never decide. I...
The top images of Ava were taken in January when we took the girls to see their first movie at the cinema. They loved the experience, but they also loved the popcorn! Now every time we have a movie night at home Ava insists we make popcorn, so it’s becoming a bit of a ritual...
Anouk will turn two this week. I’m planning a small party for later this month to celebrate. The tradition I have had until now is to ask Ava what sort of party she would like & then we have a little celebration that represents what ever her favourite thing is at that age. When Ava...
Baking scones before they even get dressed because the gap between breakfast & morning tea isn’t very long!
Have you ever turned a corner in life & found yourself in a place that was unexpectedly beautiful?
The sun doesn’t need to be shining for the beach to be the perfect place to be. I’m feeling a little sentimental about another Summer coming to an end here soon. Still enjoying what’s left of it & not at all ready to let it go.
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Love the artwork! Love your images!
Thanks Brenda…. isn’t Katie’s art gorgeous!
Those paintings are truly beautiful 🙂
Hi Robyn,… beautiful indeed. I think so many mothers would find a painting that they feel a connection to in Katie’s work.
Thanks for stopping by. x
What gorgeous paintings – no wonder you fell in love.
You photos Lisa – honestly take my breath away everytime I see them. xxx
I think the art works are amazing and your photographs do relate so beautifully to them, the similarities are gorgeous. I will have to check out Katie’s site. Thanks for sharing.xJ