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candy colored portals invite us to new places, to become more, to remember special moments with your favorite people. let these paintings bring take you to where you belong. my “dream a little dream” series represents the duality we all experience. we might be facing the darkest of days, the dark night of the soul - we might be walking into the unknown, or maybe we’re grieving and need a safe place to grieve or process. depicted are birds and flowers that represent loyalty, wisdom, discernment, purification, resilience, & renewal. may the symbols of the chosen birds and flowers bring you back to the light.

CANDYcolored studio PODCAST EPISODE 256:

this week i had the pleasure of joining artist friends at the springville museum of art for their artist roundtable. this free event has been helping artists for several years and i'm so grateful. 6 topics 4 rotations, 25 minutes was not enough time to fully dive into all the website tips and suggestions that i would have liked, so carl and i have recorded a podcast episode to go deeper. there are two parts to this episode - make sure you also listen to the other part. special thanks to carl for being my partner in all things: life, business, creativity and love. he's the best. enjoy!!

CANDYcolored studio PODCAST EPISODE 255:

this week i had the pleasure of joining artist friends at the springville museum of art for their artist roundtable. this free event has been helping artists for several years and i'm so grateful. 6 topics 4 rotations, 25 minutes was not enough time to fully dive into all the website tips and suggestions that i would have liked, so carl and i have recorded a podcast episode to go deeper. there are two parts to this episode - make sure you also listen to the other part. special thanks to carl for being my partner in all things: life, business, creativity and love. he's the best. enjoy!!

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 253:

i’m dedicating this episode to the collectors of my latest collection at park city fine art, colby and his awesome team at the gallery - just so grateful for this new partnership!! it’s going to be an awesome week! can’t wait to share this latest collection with you all this friday from 5 to 8 pm at 558 main street in park city! 

17 piece - collection “of petals, feathers & fields”

there’s something magical about inviting the outside in; there’s a priceless goodness of nature flooding our places of rest, rejuvenation, work and play. scrupulously tended fields leading home, petals and feathers are carefully chosen on account of their symbolism to remind you of special moments with loved ones. let these shiny stained-glass-like oil paints invite reflection each day - to seek and find new purpose, deeper meaning, and clarity in the next cherished moment.

in this episode hear all about my training (god’s training), process, the music titles, stained-glass, curvy art shapes, frames, healing, giving my art business to god, new direction and partnership with park city fine art, latest landscapes and florals and what i hope you get out of these pieces. much love to all and see you this weekend!! i’ll be at the gallery thursday late afternoon till close (7), friday and saturday from 11 to 7, but go anytime and spend a little time with the awesome team. xo, katrina

CANDYcolored studio podcast episode 252:

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)!

so happy and grateful to announce that my CANDYcolored studio podcast made it onto millionpodcasts 40 best painting podcasts lists!  soo many thanks to millionpodcasts! it's a fantastic lineup! 

i've got some wonderful new episodes and a special interview in the works. see you there! xo, katrina

CANDYcolored studio podcast episode #251:

micah clasper-torch is one of the most warm, caring and genuine people i've had the pleasure of spending time with. we quickly went deep in this interview and you'll not only be smitten by her gracious desire to teach all that she's learned, but you'll go away from this interview filled with wise thoughts and the courage to continue pursuing your creative path. micah's cv is extensive as are her experiences in the design capitals of the US and the world (milano). her book: punch needle fashion is the bridge between the time-loved craft of needle rug hooking and the seemingly intimidating world of fashion. she effortlessly shares how her love to learn and celebrate the craft & its evolution has taken a lovely creative journey discovering how to construct fashion pieces using this timeless art of punch needle. join her in her community: punch needle world. learn, create and be inspired via her book (it's truly like nothing i've seen) and by joining her email list. enjoy! (and thank you micah!!)