tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81763242764230781172024-03-13T07:48:19.058-04:00BETSY HARTINGa place to share my passion and inspire others with my HartArt
betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679740370888227955noreply@blogger.comBlogger237125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176324276423078117.post-3073081552296440492023-08-10T16:26:00.000-04:002023-08-10T16:26:00.406-04:00Inspired by the sunset<p>After taking a photo of the sunset by the bay, I was inspired to recreate those colors on my journal page. Orange, lime green and turquoise appear along with some fuchsia circles. Here's the inspiration photo and then the journal page. What will inspire you today?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwQpUlzTCD3u5duxsGibpyq8j-jyZ-lu6Znv4QC0jlKfXnPORQEZzNXmXshXVUZSLqVRX5A7mNSBosHOmZK5ZdXcRzoVmDwz4x8J7YNH6YZH7izRsaTAW3ikJft5Nynb2DcBs3gJ_S1IcxHiHyfBjQEgea6XmgdksYrV_NC7zNPQXiyEqPNcEh1mNZ70/s4032/66363088237__5A40DD63-7640-4D4C-9CA4-A8DBC0C6E273.fullsizerender.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMwQpUlzTCD3u5duxsGibpyq8j-jyZ-lu6Znv4QC0jlKfXnPORQEZzNXmXshXVUZSLqVRX5A7mNSBosHOmZK5ZdXcRzoVmDwz4x8J7YNH6YZH7izRsaTAW3ikJft5Nynb2DcBs3gJ_S1IcxHiHyfBjQEgea6XmgdksYrV_NC7zNPQXiyEqPNcEh1mNZ70/w640-h480/66363088237__5A40DD63-7640-4D4C-9CA4-A8DBC0C6E273.fullsizerender.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx9Hna0V3h3HpG1cTGBIYFVWODw9ZzQz5G-Ddu-ZsETkxn40s97v2HhJkd643yeHHlwfp04F-7wzxIEQMqCMLWFG8vLh5JagWJivAWnkMNp1LLV9E0cvqboVHKgPq69nhauvIHAKMOx4_npD4hmG9R3KeLJ549k137zlznpnTNRE3wRETjrzCZ9qkf1sM/s4032/IMG_0197.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx9Hna0V3h3HpG1cTGBIYFVWODw9ZzQz5G-Ddu-ZsETkxn40s97v2HhJkd643yeHHlwfp04F-7wzxIEQMqCMLWFG8vLh5JagWJivAWnkMNp1LLV9E0cvqboVHKgPq69nhauvIHAKMOx4_npD4hmG9R3KeLJ549k137zlznpnTNRE3wRETjrzCZ9qkf1sM/w640-h480/IMG_0197.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p>betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679740370888227955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176324276423078117.post-31402270942990991652021-03-23T15:43:00.008-04:002021-03-23T15:54:55.703-04:00Inspired by stencils<p>I love using stencils in my art journal and recently added some new, refreshing stencils to my collection. StencilGirl Products is, of course, my go-to stencil resource for both the stencils used in this page. After an unexpected trip to the ER, I created this page when I returned home using the peaceful combination of healing greens, plants and the Japanese influence symbols to express a soothing page.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qe_tMh3wEGs/YFpHA5EtKII/AAAAAAAAC3A/jLSsunzNSUI2TI55GZDCYhkXgRodwm9FgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0597.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="597" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qe_tMh3wEGs/YFpHA5EtKII/AAAAAAAAC3A/jLSsunzNSUI2TI55GZDCYhkXgRodwm9FgCLcBGAsYHQ/w447-h597/IMG_0597.JPG" width="447" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wbP09OItIYI/YFpHI85U3KI/AAAAAAAAC3I/R1vllCfyu2w-XD0rCaHLGMjPX9p038_9gCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/IMG_0601.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="441" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wbP09OItIYI/YFpHI85U3KI/AAAAAAAAC3I/R1vllCfyu2w-XD0rCaHLGMjPX9p038_9gCLcBGAsYHQ/w331-h441/IMG_0601.JPG" width="331" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Opposite journal page</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679740370888227955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176324276423078117.post-14906907594339580662020-05-12T16:40:00.002-04:002020-05-12T16:40:44.319-04:00Inspired by azaleasYou can't compete with the brilliant colors of azaleas. I was inspired by the New York Botanical Garden's virtual tour this Mother's Day. Here's the result of the inspiration on my journal page.<br />
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<br />betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679740370888227955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176324276423078117.post-86682057100540587602019-10-07T08:48:00.000-04:002019-10-07T08:48:49.108-04:00Inspired by colorAll my life I have been inspired by color. In my home, my clothes, in nature. As October arrives I think of orange, the color of harvest and the color of joy. Think of all the beautiful colors of the fall leaves celebrating the season! As I thought about orange, I immediately thought of the bright, joyful Chinese lanterns. I love their color and shape. I used this as inspiration for the cover of my fourth quarter traveler's notebook planner. After using gesso to prepare the kraft cover, I painted layers of acrylic paint until the yellows and oranges blended to my delight. I added white to accent areas of light and make my lanterns come to life!<br />
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<br />betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679740370888227955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176324276423078117.post-9372229169821054932019-06-28T08:00:00.000-04:002019-06-28T08:00:11.606-04:00Inspired by the seasons<span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(29, 33, 41); color: #1d2129; font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Planners can be as unique as you are if you create your own. I enjoy creating my own planners as the seasons and color choices change. This year I've designed quarterly inserts for my travelers notebook - changing the theme and colors based on the time of year. I always love an excuse to paint a sunflower, so I chose to feature this on the cover of my third quarter planner. A bit of gesso, acrylic paint, inks and a permanent pen was used to create the cover shown. I especially like to flatten the cover so I can paint the image on both the front and back covers.</span><br />
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betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679740370888227955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176324276423078117.post-15380828718427236072019-06-10T14:01:00.001-04:002019-06-10T14:05:32.179-04:00Be inspired by natureAfter a recent trip to a botanical garden, I was indeed inspired by the colors and wanted to document them in my art journal. Try it yourself - choose a flower, walk through the woods, or find a favorite vegetable in your garden. It doesn't have to be complicated, simply let it inspire you to create a page in your art journal!<br />
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My mom always said ladybugs were good luck, so I've created my own little lady in my Hobonichi Techo with Schmincke and Daniel Smith watercolors.</div>
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<br />betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679740370888227955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176324276423078117.post-16367072381324198422019-04-17T10:23:00.002-04:002019-04-25T21:02:46.211-04:00Hello, April!<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , ".sfnstext-regular" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">April is here - which means Spring is in the air! Time to do what you love! I'm loving watercolors and the color CORAL right now. Watching the magic of watercolors dancing together is very meditative. The color CORAL brings energy and warmth to the page and your life. Pantone's Color of the Year is Living Coral so now is the time to try this warm color in your journal. TIPS: Allow watercolors to move around on a wet shape by dabbing paint from your brush. Try Daniel Smith's Quinacridone Coral for a beautiful coral color.</span><br />
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<br />betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679740370888227955noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176324276423078117.post-71894205715570486322019-02-13T20:54:00.001-05:002019-02-13T20:54:06.170-05:00Month of love, pink and redFebruary is the month of love, pink and red for me. I always surround myself with color which is influenced by the season. Here's a few journal pages to celebrate February.<br />
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<br />betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679740370888227955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176324276423078117.post-11628937928042725202019-01-25T05:59:00.000-05:002019-03-05T19:37:41.678-05:00Wintertime in my journal<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , ".sfnstext-regular" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">This time of year brings out the peaceful colors of BLUE and GREEN. I use these colors in my home, journals, clothes and planner.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: , , "blinkmacsystemfont" , ".sfnstext-regular" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">I challenge you to use these colors in your art journal. Use what you have! I used a favorite stencil, some gesso, torn book text, paint, ink and even some reinker ink. I found a quote to write on a scrap of paper and glued on top.</span><br />
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<br />betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679740370888227955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176324276423078117.post-86853709261448315532018-11-16T11:09:00.000-05:002018-11-17T08:05:33.269-05:00Everyday MattersI decided to challenge myself to draw every day in the month of November. It's not something that comes naturally to me, but when I practice I do get more comfortable doing it. I chose my B6 Slim Tomoe River paper insert, pulled out my carbon ink pen, Pentel brush pen, foundation pens and watercolors. Even though I love the crinkly paper, I found out quickly that the fountain pen ink bled too much so I switched to the carbon ink pen. I discovered that COLOR not only influences my art journals but also my everyday life.<br />
I found the best way to sketch was to have the item right in front of me to really look at, instead of drawing from memory. I hope you give it a try. It doesn't have to be perfect, just a quick sketch of your "everyday" item can be uniquely expressed in your journal to remind you that everyday matters.<br />
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A green background was covered with areas of blue gelato and pink paint/paper peaking thru. The flower shapes were painted in white before the pink was added to really make them pop. You'll even see hints of rain on the page because it's still raining in the Northeast! Strips of paper and Posca paint pens in white and black help add finishing details.<br />
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<br />betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679740370888227955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176324276423078117.post-53982664137181029792018-07-12T16:20:00.002-04:002018-07-12T16:30:28.269-04:00Healing hands<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #1d2129;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(29, 33, 41); font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #1d2129;">Your art journal reflects your unique journey. I’m sharing a spread representing the healing treatment I'm currently receiving for my hands at </span><a href="http://damanyhealth.com/"><span style="color: blue;">Damany Center</span></a><span style="color: #1d2129;">. I started with gesso on the page before spreading a thin layer of watercolor. The colors selected will help my recovery: BLUE to bring me patience; GREEN to represent growth and new beginnings; RED to bring new life into my hands. I created my own own stencil by cutting branches and leaves from a sheet of acetate and painted the green watercolor thru the stencil. Then I traced my hand and used a stabilo pencil with waterbrush to define the edges. My written feelings are hidden in the background by quickly scribbling around the images. I'm healing thru physical therapy </span><i style="color: #1d2129;"><b>and </b></i></span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">art journaling therapy!</span><br />
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And let's celebrate the uniqueness of you! Start with Distress inks applied with a sponge using a honeycomb stencil. Then use a Pentel brush pen to draw the image. A small stipple brush can be used to color the image with Distress inks. Finally, add your text and scraps of washi tape and stamped rice papers. Use YELLOW, of course, the color of optimism, happiness and celebration!<br />
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<br />betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13679740370888227955noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8176324276423078117.post-33859016104629032422018-04-16T06:45:00.002-04:002018-04-16T09:00:53.851-04:00Inspirational quotesI am loving my tiny moleskine journal where I document inspirational quotes. Here's the latest one created with layers: 1) start with Distress oxide ink sponged onto page; 2) repeatedly stamp background images; 3) add color-coordinating washi tape; 4) stamp tree image onto dyed coffee filter paper; 5) Glue paper to page. 6) Add torn pieces of paper and accent areas with Inktense pencils. 7) Use tiny alphabet letters to stamp the quote.<br />
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For an easy way to make your own stamps, cut the image from foam instead of carving. Here are the materials I used.<br />
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