Lisa Telling Kattenbraker

10/07/2021

Long post! First: please go to spotify or your favorite streaming platform and listen to the latest release from Darren Garvey- No Love Is Wrong. https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tWBu5v2w9WEgReUdY6r9y

Then look at this. Darren is a phenomenal musician and I'm honored to say an old (!) friend whose friendship was re-upped when we unexpectedly ran into one another a bunch of years back at Main St. Fort Worth Art festival where I was exhibiting and the band he was with (Elephant Revival) happened to be playing. I recall a fantastic heartfelt conversation late into the evening about art and how to harness and carve intention within what felt like the confines of our abilities as artists in our crafts... with the added layer of being a parent.
And fast forward a bunch of years- Darren reached out last year to say he had a new song brewing and would I be willing to create something for it's release. I received the lyrics, stored them away, and we all went about the pandemic in our ways.
I started this particular piece at the beginning of the pandemic, with the intention of setting seeds of connection and love, feeling strongly that those are the things that will get us through this mess. There's a maternal love, a vast planetary love, ancestors helping in the background, a wide open door to invite love and connection and healing. It's one of my favorites from this past year +
A few months ago Darren contacted me to say that he finished the song, and do I have a piece for it? No. I didn't or couldn't force something, so he picked a few from my library that he felt would work. And then I listened to the song. And there she was. Somehow, this piece wasn't finished until the song hit it. It finally made sense. She's the love song sings, the ancestors are there to welcome everyone, the doors are wide open.
Thank you, Darren, for making a song that says things that need to be said out loud, we need to constantly say that love is love and it's the greatest force. I wish my dad could have heard this message as a young person.
I'm SO honored to be connected with this, the song is like a warm hug. The music soothes. I'm so glad it's out there. Go listen!

10/02/2021

Home again home again! With a heart so full and a van so empty! The return to shows was all I could have hoped and more. Seeing old friends and making new heartfelt connections, being reminded why I do this and what art is for. I’ll be updating the website with the few pieces I have left and will be getting to work on new ideas and finishing pieces and hat are awaiting me in the studio. Among other specifically magical kismet-y synchronicities, the 3 large pieces that were done together in the studio all landed above/ beside pianos! How I love the musicality they exude and will no doubt absorb. Thank you all for making this return so magical.

09/03/2021

Cherry Creek I've missed you. My Art Tribe, I've missed you so !

Wow, Last week was amazing, mostly for the reminder of connection that art creates. I had such a great weekend seeing old friends, customers (who became friends!), and meeting new friends and customers (who became friends!). My heart is full.

08/27/2021

New News- new shows!
A rescheduled Utah Arts Festival is this weekend, followed by Cherry Creek, and St Louis Art Fair
See you on the road! ❤️

After a year and a half, I’m thrilled to be back on the road exhibiting in person at art shows. It’s been quite a year for all of us. I have big news and new work. In the coming weeks- beginning tomorrow, I will be at the following shows… each show has their own protocol for safely being toget...

07/13/2021

I have big news coming soon. I've been so quiet, and it's been so important. Thank you all for your patience. Stand by- I hope to bring you a surprise in the next week.

12/11/2020

New originals up on the website, love birds available by contacting me, free shipping throughout the website using code 2020, and orders placed by Dec. 14 *should* arrive by the 24th. Love you all!

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12/04/2020

Lots of new “Small Stories”/“Little Loves” and soon Love Birds coming down the chute for the holidays!
30+ unframed small stories holiday prices starting at $275. The first few are up on the website now.
Love birds will be flying out next week (also unframed) starting at $75
I’m happy to frame as well, it will take at least a week for framing.
I love you all, Be good to one another and hang in there, we are all in this together ❤️
www.lisauntitled.com

10/05/2020

I had the wonderful opportunity to sit down and talk with fellow artist Alison Antelman in depth about process, inspiration, and how we continue to connect through art during this time. Thank you Alison for such a thoughtful and much needed conversation *almost* face to face! And check out her series "Stories from the studio"

This is "Story from the Studio: Episode 7" by Alison Antelman on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

09/15/2020

My show season has come to an end (who am I kidding, it ended right after it started). The last push through was a welcome distraction, and it was good to "see" faces through the computer, and I am full of gratitude for all the support that has been shown. My heart is still heavy with all that is happening in the world, the huge losses out here in the west, the blanket of smoke covering us making our already compromised lungs even more so, the millions of people isolated from their communities and loved ones during this pandemic, the students unable to be with their peers during their formative years, the injustices that continue along the border and in every community, and a million other heart heavy things. We must all do better so that we can see this through, and be with one another again. Be good to each other.

09/11/2020

Another interview where I use too many words and hand gestures in an attempt to convey what swirls around in my head and heart...😆
Thanks St Louis Art Fair and especially Tracey Morgan for the opportunity. ( you don't get to see all of our outtakes- Tracey and I were laughing so hard a couple of times).

Friday at 8:00 pm CTArtist After PartyJoin us in our LIVE Zoom meeting!zoom hosted by CEL PR Must register - Here Join Zoom

09/08/2020

Join us for a zoom afterparty after the opening of the St. Louis Art Fair on Friday evening! Ask the artists questions, have a glass of wine... The registration link is in the comments. Hope to see you!