Katie Weaver Art Blog

How Uncertainty Builds Resilience and Creativity

How Uncertainty Builds Resilience and Creativity

Just thinking about the unknown can make us feel uncomfortable. For our ancestors, uncertainty often signaled danger. But recent research shows that we are actually wired to handle uncertainty. With...

How Uncertainty Builds Resilience and Creativity

Just thinking about the unknown can make us feel uncomfortable. For our ancestors, uncertainty often signaled danger. But recent research shows that we are actually wired to handle uncertainty. With...

Why Patterns in Nature and Art Calm the Mind

Why Patterns in Nature and Art Calm the Mind

As an artist, I've been drawn to nature-inspired patterns for a long time. They frequently appear in my paintings, offering a feeling of restoration and positive energy. What is it...

Why Patterns in Nature and Art Calm the Mind

As an artist, I've been drawn to nature-inspired patterns for a long time. They frequently appear in my paintings, offering a feeling of restoration and positive energy. What is it...

LA Textile Show Insights: Color Trends and Styles for 2026 and Beyond

LA Textile Show Insights: Color Trends and Styl...

I recently returned from a vibrant trip to Los Angeles, where I attended the L.A. Textile Show with a close friend who’s a fashion designer. On the showcase floor, fabric...

LA Textile Show Insights: Color Trends and Styl...

I recently returned from a vibrant trip to Los Angeles, where I attended the L.A. Textile Show with a close friend who’s a fashion designer. On the showcase floor, fabric...

Art is for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjoying and Connecting with Art

Art is for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjo...

Discover why art is for everyone—not just the experts or elite. This post explores how personal connection, curiosity, and everyday encounters make art accessible and meaningful to all.

Art is for Everyone: A Beginner’s Guide to Enjo...

Discover why art is for everyone—not just the experts or elite. This post explores how personal connection, curiosity, and everyday encounters make art accessible and meaningful to all.

artist paint brushes lined up with turquoise, yellow and red paint in the bristles

What is an Open Studio Tour?

An open studio tour is an opportunity to visit the creative spaces of local artists, learn about their techniques, and purchase artwork directly from their studios. This is a great...

What is an Open Studio Tour?

An open studio tour is an opportunity to visit the creative spaces of local artists, learn about their techniques, and purchase artwork directly from their studios. This is a great...

candles by a window with small green pumpkins decorating the space

Easing into Fall - Simple Ways to Embrace the S...

As one season transitions to the next, it can be stressful to move from summer days to the hustle and routine of fall. The change can feel dramatic, but we...

Easing into Fall - Simple Ways to Embrace the S...

As one season transitions to the next, it can be stressful to move from summer days to the hustle and routine of fall. The change can feel dramatic, but we...