"IF YOU LOVE A PIECE OF ART, BUY IT. IF YOU CHOOSE WELL, ONE DAY YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SELL IT FOR A PROFIT. AND IF YOU LOVE IT, YOU WON'T WANT TO." -DAVID ERICSON-

Looking for human-made unique gifts? Here's a curated 2025 Holiday Gift Guide full of handmade, thoughtful, art-infused gifts, including art from yours truly. Explore the list and support small creator businesses this season. www.katefarrallcoaching.com/2025

Think winter walks are miserable? They’re actually saving my sanity. Fresh air, filtered light, and unexpected fungi are keeping me going. Watch the video and tell me what keeps you grounded this time of year.

What if a tree could hold prayers & miracles? “New Mercies” began as a living, breathing prayer, layered with handwritten requests, 40 days of prayer & fasting, a bare tree that slowly transformed. As prayers were answered, leaves were added, each a testimony of hope, healing & God’s faithfulness.

Winter sucks. I’d love to hibernate like a bear and wake up in April. Share if you agree.

“Fake news” is real, but it’s not obvious and it doesn’t come from the sources some say it does. Until digital platforms make it a priority to make AI generated content obvious, we all must be vigilant. Free gift article.

Looking for a gift that feels truly thoughtful? My “Entomology” series makes a one-of-a-kind gift for the nature lover in your life. Each artwork blends texture and natural details to highlight the quiet elegance of insects, bringing a little piece of the trail indoors, no matter the weather.

These are my kind of books. Free gift article. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/06/b...

Nature heals. Art heals. Together, they bring me back to myself—and I hope they bring you back to you, too.

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for the nature lover in your life? My “Traveling Companions” pack wonder, whimsy & love of the natural world into a tiny 3” treasure. Each miniature insect portrait comes with its own little easel & has a magnetic backing, ready to brighten any small space.

The tiniest spaces hold the biggest adventures. I’ve always been drawn to mini worlds: dollhouses, dioramas, & the imagined lives happening in the corners we never notice. There’s something about going small that makes everything feel expansive & full of possibility.

What if you could step inside a moment of peace? 
Sanctuary (20x20” mixed media on wood panel) captures a quiet vineyard afternoon beneath a majestic tree, a place where sunlight, stillness & shelter all meet. Part of “Tree-mendous!” exhibit at SMUD. I’d love for you to experience it in person.

It’s the little things that shape the big picture. 
Every brushstroke, every kindness, every choice to support a small business, these tiny moments truly add up. If this idea resonates, come take a look at the small works and nature-inspired pieces I’ve created.

“True perfection is an illusion, just as true safety is an illusion. Seeking perfection keeps us from exploring… It makes us live smaller lives and stymies our creativity, both as individuals and as a society. It is the enemy of art.” FREE Gift article.

Looking for a meaningful gift that actually supports a real artist this holiday season? 
Tiny, one-of-a-kind artworks (with magnets on the back!) make thoughtful gifts that don’t pad a billionaire’s pockets… they uplift an individual artist and bring joy to the nature lover on your list.

This time of year, our choices matter more than we realize. My newest blog post dives into why supporting small businesses creates real impact for makers, communities, and the people you love. And if you’re gifting art this season, I’d be honored to be part of your story. Website linked below.

Ever been in a season so dark you wondered if light would ever return? 
"Despite the Darkness" (48x36”) is a reminder that even in our deepest suffering, God hasn’t moved. Like Job, we can cling to the truths we do know: He’s with us, He loves us, and He will one day wipe every tear.

A social media platform that prioritizes creativity and connection? Yes, please! Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/o...

Did you catch that? A bee just popped in to check on me! It’s amazing what you notice when you slow down for a second. Hit ❤️ if you love these tiny surprises, and tell me your favorite unexpected nature moment.

Pssst! These treasures are now in someone’s holiday gift stash- I couldn’t resist giving you a sneak peek! There’s nothing like gifting a one-of-a-kind, handcrafted artwork, especially when you know there’s zero chance they’ll unwrap a duplicate (definitely happens in my family every year 😂).

How cool is this?!? Small creatures like these are the bellwethers of our world. Our own survival depends on the same ecosystems, so tracking their health & well-being is essential to our own. We ignore these links & plunder our natural resources at our own risk. GIFT ARTICLE

Bluebird bath time = instant mood booster. I couldn’t resist capturing these two enjoying their very own puddle spa. Nature really knows how to put on a show. Share this with someone who needs a little delight today.

If you think that only criminals are being detained by ICE, think again. A little over seventy percent of detainees have no criminal record. This administration is lawless and does NOT represent the values of Christ. GIFT ARTICLE.

This administration is turning the Department of Justice from an institution that upholds the Constitution into a tool of political and personal agendas. To be clear, this is completely antithetical to the American way, to anything moral and is certainly not upholding Christian values. Gift article.

What if “letting go” could feel like coming home? 
“Surrender,” mixed media on 8x8 panel, $275, is all about that quiet, nurturing rhythm in nature. Soft hues, layered textures, a gentle reminder that the circle of life is always holding us, even when we can’t see it.

I walk through a park near my house several times a week, nice, but a little sparse in places. I shared some of my California poppy seeds there, tucking them into sunny, open spots that could use a bit of love. I can’t wait to see how many poppies pop up come spring!

What an incredible weekend of art, connection & conversation! Thank you to everyone who came out for the Placer Artists Tour, your warmth & stories remind me why I create. Couldn’t make it? Stay tuned, I’ll be sharing some pieces still looking for their new homes!

A lizard, butterfly wings & an urchin shell, what could they possibly have in common? In “The Measure of a Life,” these natural fragments come together, a reflection of balance, transformation, & beauty. Experience it up close during the Placer Artists Tour, Nov 7–9, Location #2.

This administration is bent on helping the rich get even richer, while simultaneously trying to starve the poorest in our country. Just to be clear, this does not promote ”family values” or Christian morality, there is NOTHING CHRIST-LIKE ABOUT ANY OF THIS. Gift Article:

A quick peek… Want to see more? Angela Joy Houk - Artist and I are opening our doors for the Placer Artists Tour this weekend! Come by for a closer look, a chat, and a little creative joy. Location #2, 205 East St, Roseville Nov 7-8-9, 10am–5pm

Peek inside my process! Here are pages from one of my current journals. I’ll be working in my mixed media art journal all weekend during the Placer Artists Tour. Come see the layers, textures, & stories unfold in real time! My new online Art Journaling workshop is almost ready to debut, stay tuned!

Between beauty and sorrow, between death and hope — “Dissonance” was born. Experience the work in person during the Placer Artists Tour, Nov 7–9, 10am–5pm. Location #2 with Angela Houk, 205 East St, Roseville.

A fun and facsinating exercise: can you spend ten minutes with this painting? I spent a little over eleven minutes looking at this piece. (Free gift article) www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Putting finishing touches on Traveling Companions—small, giftable artworks inspired by nature & places we roam. Come see them during the Placer Artists Tour, Nov 7–9, 10am–5pm each day. Find me at Location #2 with Angela Houk (205 East St, Roseville.) Let’s share some art & good company!

I will never retire from making and sharing artworks. I would be tickled to still be doing it forty years from now. ;) Free gift article: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/01/w...

Some days fill your heart right up. I spent the day with students chasing light through the beautiful Sierra foothills — sunshine, laughter, and a shared way of seeing. We couldn’t capture it all, but that won’t stop us from trying. What scene in nature takes your breath away every time?

Countries that slide from democracy toward autocracy tend to follow similar patterns. … The sobering reality is that the United States has regressed, to different degrees, on all 12.” Gift article.

Small gifts with a big story. I’m making a batch of 3x3” “Traveling Companions” just in time for Placer Artists Tour (Nov 7–9)! Each features an insect over a vintage map — perfect for collectors, travelers, & nature lovers alike. Stop by Location 2 next weekend and find your perfect tiny treasure!

In every age, there’s a holy hunger for truth, for justice, for light. “Dissonance: Hunger & Thirst” weaves image, scripture & protest into a meditation on how easily faith can be twisted & how deeply it calls us back to love. Explore this new series during the Placer Artists Tour next weekend.

I’ve been creating a series of small, joyful artworks, debuting at the Placer Artists Tour, happening Nov 7–9, 10am–5pm daily. Find me at Location 2 with my friend Angela Houk & discover art that makes the perfect gift (or keepsake for yourself!). Save the date and come say hi!

Sometimes stillness is where transformation begins. Be Still #8 recently found its new home through Xanadu Gallery —I’m so grateful for my gallery partners. This delicate collage, with its butterfly, egg, and pressed flower, captures that quiet space between fragility and renewal.

Teaching photography is a reminder that creativity & curiosity are alive & well in the next generation. In a time when so much feels uncertain, that spark gives me hope. What have you shared lately that helped you feel hopeful?

This movie looks like it might be fun on a couple of levels, especially for those of us who have been to many of these locations. Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/m...

Where nature finds balance, joy quietly unfolds. “Jubilance” brings together shell and nest — a spiral of harmony and renewal, reminding us how beauty emerges when opposites coexist. Now available — visit my website link below to view or collect.

Last weekend, over seven million Americans gathered peacefully to express both love for our country and concern for its direction. 
Here in California, it was a joyful reminder that community and connection still matter deeply. 
Let’s keep showing up — with hope, with heart, and with each other. 💛

Ready to bid on something beautiful? I’m excited to have my work “Be It Ever So Humble” included in Verge Center for the Arts’ Annual Art Auction — a night filled with art, music, food, and community!

I hold on to hope by walking in the sunshine on local trails. Listening to the birds, Feeling the ground under my feet, Noticing the tiny miracles that show up. Nature reminds me that life renews itself. That light finds a way through, even after the storm. What small thing helps you breathe again?

Sometimes the creative path takes an unexpected turn, like making one too many pieces for a show. “Dream Journey” is that extra piece: butterflies dancing on a vintage map, a reminder that detours can lead to beauty. 6x4” Mixed media $100 Available now: DM if it speaks to your wanderer’s heart.