Welcome to my online art site! Creating is my life blood and has carried me through many hard times. Everything available here has been created from my heart in hopes that others can be uplifted and inspired to live their best lives.
If Only She Knew
All Gallery Wraps have a black border and are .75" in depth
Ink Quality: (from CanvasHQ website)
We print with commercial-grade ink meant for outdoor use because it stands up to moisture, resists fading, and lasts a very long time. Many other companies use a water-based ink, the same as your inkjet printer at home, that bleeds when moist and fades quickly regardless of its location.
Because our inks stand up to moisture, you can clean your canvas with a damp cloth with no smudging.
Because our inks are UV resistant, they will literally last a lifetime on your wall without fading. That’s why we can offer a lifetime guarantee against fading as long as your art is mounted out of the sun. Always avoid hanging your art in direct sunlight, as the inks will start fading after three years.
Also, we use six colors of ink to accurately recreate the colors that you see in your image – this ensures excellent color accuracy.
Canvas Quality: (from CanvasHQ website)
We’re very picky about the canvas we use. We researched and printed on every type of canvas available in our search for the perfect one.
What we found is a canvas specifically designed for the high-end fine art and photography markets, this canvas utilizes a proprietary “Chromata White” optical brightener additive-free and Fluorescent Whitening agent-free breakthrough technology. “Chromata White” gives us the most stable platform on which to print photographs and fine art works without the metamerism issues or color shift issues inherent on other canvases. Optical Brighteners compromise the attainment of true color, they complicate profiling accuracy, and they inevitably deteriorate and yellow over time.
Moreover, we’re proud that the best canvas we found is made right here in the USA (Texas to be exact). Many of our competitors use far less expensive canvas that is manufactured in China.
Our canvas’ fine-art bona fides: Extensive independent testing by a UKAS accredited laboratory has concluded that this canvas meets and exceeds the standards set forth by the Fine Art Trade Guild for pH and light fastness. The Fine Art Trade Guild has established these standards in order to protect the interests of consumers. Consumers who buy products that meet the Fine Art Trade Guild standards can be confident that the art and framing supplies they use are archival.
Canvas specifications:
(Shipping: please allow for 2-3 weeks for shipping)
Backstory:This one is special because it was inspired by a very difficult time in my life when I couldn't comprehend that my life had any impact or meaning. Ravaged with chronic illness, depression, and anxiety, I had succumbed to so many beliefs about myself that I know now were never true. I believed them so fully that I came very close to giving into my demons and ending my life. I am so glad I didn't! Because about 10 years later I reconnected with a friend from that era that had taken some voice lessons from me. I honestly don't remember those lessons but I certainly remembered her and was excited to see her again. The first thing she said at that reunion was, "Kara! You changed my life!" I was shocked! How could I possibly have changed anyone's life during that time when I was barely hanging by a thread each day. She went on to describe how the things I said in those few voice lessons had made a life-changing impact on her and how grateful she was. Stunned, I went home that night deeply touched by this concept that we can be a light even when all we can see is the darkness. So, I wrote a poem and created this painting as a tribute to all of you powerful women out there that may have forgotten that you are loved, who you are and why you are here on this planet. I hope this brings some comfort during this time of year when so many have experienced loss or are struggling.
Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it. My optimism, then, does not rest on the absence of evil, but on a glad belief in the preponderance of good and a willing effort always to cooperate with the good, that it may prevail. -Helen Keller
I create art to inspire and uplift those who are suffering and for those who want to alleviate suffering. All types of art has great power to heal the most wounded soul and lift them up to the light empowering them to become their best selves. There is so much good in the world if only we are willing to SEE it and BE it! -Kara
There are no words to describe how incredibly perfect this is! Tears came as I stared into this painting. So real, so raw. Just perfect and inspiring. This needs to be a painting in every woman's home.
Kara Brandt
Singer/Artist/Empowerment Expert
Hi! I am Kara! I am a follower of Jesus Christ, a wife to an amazing man, and mother other to 3 incredible boys with a fourth on the way. I am a professionally trained singer and speaker, Reiki Master Teacher, Empowerment Expert, and lover of creating beautiful things. Creating is integral to my way of life and being. Ever since I can remember my brain is in constant creation mode on some level with whatever I am involved with at the time. I also find creating a wonderful way to heal my heart as I process life's challenges. I hope you find something here that inspires you to remember who you are in your magnificence and give you the courage to create the best life for yourself possible!