The prairies of North Dakota

Art is the only thing I have ever really wanted to do. Being an artist has been my dream from the very beginning. I have never wanted to get rich from my artwork. Instead, I want to be able to make enough to be able to give it away. I believe art brings people together. It heals, it brightens the world. Case Art isn't just another art store, it is my way of helping others through art.
I'll be the first to admit that I don't like to admit weakness. I don't like to admit depression. I try to hide it all from the world with a smile. The hardest thing for me to do is ask for help or let others see me cry. We all battle those hidden battles within our hearts. Believing you HAVE to walk through the darkness alone.
For the past few months I had been struggling. Art sales were minimal at very best. I had a basement full of paintings I thought would sell at my January show. I couldn't bring myself to actually start painting again. I felt defeated. Worthless. That I was chasing a false purpose. It was getting harder and harder to hide it behind a smile.
But after a few long talks with some dear friends who made me finally realize I was not alone. And part of a day crying tears that bring healing. I finally let it all go. My stubbornness. My negative thinking. My poor me attitude.
Yesterday I put everything I was feeling onto a canvas. I spent an hour moving paint around. I felt freedom, joy, fresh air. Without even meaning too, a figure emerged in my artwork. Reaching towards heaven. Reaching towards the One that lifts us up and carries us when life is too hard to keep walking. I am never alone. I am priceless. I am loved.
I know this won't be my last battle with self-worth and defeat, but with the lessons learned, maybe next time it won't so long to ask for help.
The Beloved - A Lesson in Self-Worth is 18 x 24 inches, oil on canvas panel. It is signed on the front and signed/dated on the back.
No matter where life takes me, I vow to never stop using my art to help others. The talents we are given are meant to be cultivated and to be used to improve the lives of our fellow humans. It is a greater gift to give of these talents than it is to use them simply for personal gain.
She painted “Fire In The Sky” for me from a photo I took…. It’s amazing, and I’ll probably have another done.
My house is filled with her art! She’s done a commission of my precious dog and I find myself staring at it every day. She captured his personality and everything! I also buy her prints too and frame them. They definitely add to the aesthetic of my home! Her talent goes beyond measure!
I have bought several pieces from her over the years. Always very impressed with her Talent and amazing works of art she’s produces. Each one expresses the natural beauty of world around us.
Thoughtful and Beautiful art. The artist can capture your very idea and present it on canvas.
Katrina Case
Artist and Owner
I am an artist chasing my lifelong dream. Dedicated to bringing art to the world around me and sharing kindness the best I can. My talent is a gift given to me. It is my purpose to share it to help others.
The prairies of North Dakota