Happy August: Holly Pixels & the Space Dragon

What a crazy, pandemic year we're having! I pray that you're all staying safe and hope you're creating because it really does help!

I'm very excited to announce that I accepted a position as Illustration/Lettering Ambassador for Holly Pixels, a wonderful creative presence on the internet who teaches iPad art, including digital lettering, planning and illustration. As an Illustration/Lettering Ambassador, I create at least one illustration each month using products from Holly Pixels' website. Holly is a wonderfully creative soul who not only sells amazing products - everything from Procreate Brushes to enamel pins - but also gives free and paid lessons on iPad lettering and art and gives free products away! She has many tutorials on YouTube. I have been using her free brush ("Durango") for a couple of months and find it just like using a fountain pen when I use it with my Apple Pencil and my new 2020 iPad Pro 11, only cleaner and easier! I urge you to get an account on her site for free to start enjoying her free lessons or investing in her paid tools and products. 

You can also sign up for the vault where you'll be able to download items she's chosen to share for free. She may be found on instagram (@hollypixels) and on the web at https://www.hollypixels.com. My first illustration for June was this little summer fairy that was largely made using Collage Maker Brushes for Procreate by OkayAnnie Designs available at: https://hollypixels.com/product/collage-maker-brushes-for-procreate-by-okayannie-designs/

and Colorado Procreate Brushes by Holly Pixels available at:

https://hollypixels.com/product/procreate-brush-set-colorado/

I created this funny pun world run by dogs and cats for my July illustration, "Bee Paws-itive and Make a Difference." I used the Collage Maker Set (above) as well as brushes from the following brushsets: 

Colorado Brushes https://hollypixels.com/product/procreate-brush-set-colorado/

Creative Light Brushes https://hollypixels.com/product/creative-light-procreate-brushes-set-by-holly-pixels/

Water Pixels Brushes https://hollypixels.com/product/water-pixels-procreate-brushes-for-watercolor-lettering-by-holly-pixels/

The most wonderful things that happened was that the SpaceX Dragon Crew returned home from a stint on the Space Station! I created this coloring page for you if you promise to sign up for my future blogs. To do this, it's best to use the web view and sign into the box that says "Follow By Email." That's only half the process though! Please look immediately for an email that confirms you want to sign up for this. It may go into your junk email so please check both your normal inbox and your junk email. By doing this, you'll be the first to get my new blogs with freebies. No spam, I promise! I send a blog every month or two and upload free cards and alterable (coloring) pages. To download my Space Dragon, please right click on this image and save to your device. Then print and alter as you'd like with stamps, stickers, colored pencils, etc. I'd love to see your creation so please take a photo of the final altered piece and upload to Instagram and tag me (@BarbaraHauenstein) or tag me on Facebook (Barbara Hauenstein). This piece is for your personal use only.

Thank you for visiting with me! Let me know how you're doing in the comments. I'd love to hear what you'd like me to draw next! 

Take care, 

Barbee

Easter Freebie, no April Foolin!

April Greetings Dear Friends!

We've been on an interesting ride since March with all that's going on in the world, but one thing is for sure - creating art will take our minds to a magical place! It's a wonderful pastime for those of us who are staying home in isolation right now.

I created this fun bunny-art on an iPad app called "Procreate" and I want to share it with you free, for your personal use. I love drawing and coloring using Procreate but it's also fun to print my drawings and color them by hand. This time, I've created 2 drawings plus some Spring and Easter greetings on one page. If you'd like to color these, just tap or click on the page and download it to your computer or other device then print it out.

Tip: Although you can print it on regular printer paper, I prefer using heavier paper. My favorite is Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte. It's a 44 pound paper that prints colors and black lines crisply. Even if you use regular printer paper, you're sure to have fun coloring these two bunnies!

I'm also posting a photo of the two cards I created from this using Copic Markers. Colored pencils will also work well. If you print to a heavier paper, you can use watercolor pencils or watercolor.

If you'd like more freebies like this, please let me know in the comments below. If you like my art, please support me by following me here on my blog and on instagram, subscribing to my YouTube Channel and looking through/purchasing my happy art picture books on Amazon.

As we continue self-isolating at home, I wish you all the very best. We will be able to see each other in person again one day soon. Our lives may take some time to get back to what we consider to be more normal, but it will happen. I'm very lucky to have a wonderful husband to be at home with and we're continuing as much of our normal routine as possible to stay positive. We work on exercising, eating right and keeping busy with our projects. I'm also calling and texting or emailing friends and family to check on them and let them know I'm thinking of them. And of course, using social media is a great way to stay connected.

I hope you enjoy this page and am sending lots of virtual hugs to everyone!
Barbee
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March and Spring bring a new Freebie!

Happy March to you all! 

With all the issues surrounding our health risks from the COVID-19 Virus right now, I escaped into my whimsical world and drew up some St. Patrick’s Day art. I combined it all into a DIY printable, foldable St. Patrick’s Day card and am giving it to you free of charge for your personal use to help take your mind off this pandemic and to celebrate this fun green day and the first day of spring which happens in a few days as well. I hope it keeps your hands busy and brings a little happiness into your reality. After printing it, fold it in half, then in half again. Next, color it and glam it up with things like colored pencils, sequins, washi tape and crystals. Keep an eye on my “Barbee Hauenstein, Artist” YouTube Channel where I expect to be coloring this card for you soon.

If you want more freebies like this please let me know in the comments section below. If you like my art, please support me by following me here and on Instagram (@BarbaraHauenstein), subscribing to my YouTube channel HERE and perusing my picture books on Amazon HERE in case you’re able to purchase one or more for yourself or a friend. As an added bonus, you can take advantage of the many playlists on YouTube I created which have my favorite videos by subject!

Thank you so much and have a wonderful Spring week, being careful to stay healthy!!

Thank you for stopping by :)

Barbee

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Email: BuzzyBarbee@gmail.com

February Fairies, Freebie Valentine’s Card, Colored Fox-Trio UPDATE

UPDATED POST with link to free Valentine video for the FREEBIE Valentine’s Day card!

Valentine’s Day is FRIDAY!

If you haven’t purchased your Valentine’s Day cards yet, don’t panic and save your money! I got you covered - FOR FREE! Among other things, I posted a DIY printable Valentine on my blog 2 days ago (below) and said I plan to create a helpful video. I replaced it with this one.

Here’s the update: I was able to quickly publish a companion video showing how to easily color that printable Valentine’s Day card. I also show photos at the end of how to glam it up with washi tape and bling to create a super special Valentine! These steps turn it into a wonderful treasure that your friends and loved ones are sure to keep forever. Go to my YouTube Channel to see the the video by clicking HERE. Please click on the subscribe button to see mire free videos from me.

If you want more freebies with tutorials please let me know in the comments section below. If you like seeing my art and receiving freebies, please support me by following me here and on Instagram (@BarbaraHauenstein), subscribing to my YouTube channel HERE and perusing my picture books on Amazon HERE in case you’re able to purchase one or more for yourself or a friend. As an added bonus, you can take advantage of the many playlists on YouTube I created which outline the perfect videos by subject!

Thank you so much and have a wonderful Valentine's Day week!

Barbee

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ORIGINAL BLOG POST:

Happy February!

How are things in your neck of the woods? I hope you’re doing well and enjoying the freebies I post as well as all the art and information in this blog. If you’re not already following me, please enter your email address in the “Follow” box you see on the web version of the blog. You’ll get the freebies right in your inbox and can join in the altering/coloring fun! Remember, if you follow me, you’ll receive an email asking you to confirm you want to join. You must click on it to finalize your subscription.

Freebie Valentine’s Day Card 
It’s almost Valentine’s Day so I made a Valentine’s Day Card just for you to print on regular printer paper. Feel free to download, print, fold in fourths, and color this card. I’ve found alcohol markers and colored pencils work quite well. I plan to make a coloring tutorial video so please subscribe to my “Barbara Hauenstein” YouTube Channel and make sure your notifications are set to “on” so you can be notified when it’s posted. This card is for your personal use, not for commercial/resale purposes. I hope you enjoy it!

Fox-Trio in Color
In December, I gave you a Freebie Fox-Trio Drawing, in January, I added details to it. Here it is, altered/colored! I hope you like it. I used an app called Procreate on my iPad to create and color it. I discovered a fabulous company called RetroSupply.com online that has amazing, reasonably priced Procreate brushes which add wonderful texture. Even though I used the Procreate App, you can alter/color this by hand. How did yours turn out? Please email me with a photo, or tag me on Facebook or Messenger so I can enjoy your art as well. If you’ve not yet done it, scroll back to December (plain) or January (more details) and download then alter/color yours, too!

Fairies for February

This month, I’m collaborating with The’resa Dunnavant (@cindershearth) and Kirsten Rose Kopp (@smallworldsoutherngirl) to create fairies in our “Fay of Leap Year 2020” Creative Challenge! We came up with a fun prompt for each day, and I’m creating and posting as I have time. Please join us and let’s fill the world with fairy creations!

Here are the two fairies I’ve done so far, Minty Perfection and Calm Fire Fairy (Easy Pose). I hope you like them!

Please support my art! 
To view more of my art in my books on Amazon.com, why not buy a book for yourself or a loved one who enjoys happy, whimsical art! Just type my name BARBARA SANDERS HAUENSTEIN in the search box in the Amazon app/website to see my current list of books. Each one is jam packed with my art.

Well, that’s it for now. Enjoy Valentine’s Day and create lots of fun Fairies!

Lots of love to you all in this wonderful month where we celebrate love. Thank you for stopping by :)

Barbee

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Facebook: Barbara Ann Sanders Hauenstein

YouTube Channel: Barbee Hauenstein, Artist
Email: BuzzyBarbee@gmail.com

Happy New Year 2020!

Welcome to our new decade!

How was your December? Mine was busy but full of wonderful family get togethers, new art and lots of December fun!

First, I was asked by my dear friend, Fairy Girl Gema C, to join her and a few of her friends in her “Fairy Girl Gema Art 12 Days of Christmas 2019” Facebook Group event by creating art for her prompts from 12 through 24 December. Here’s a snippet-collage of the 8 pieces I created.

Second, I was one of ten winners of the Christmas Cafe Feature in the Maremi’s Creative Cafe Christmas Feature! Here’s the badge I was awarded and the art piece that was chosen (called Angel Snowflake Mandala). I was given some special printable tags which were embellished with my art - such a thoughtful present and memento of this occasion! I highly recommend this lovely group. Although it’s a large group comprised of many members worldwide, it has the feel of a group of friends who chat about art over a neighborly cup of tea or coffee. There are excellent freebies if you join, too, but just seeing everyone’s creations is an amazing treat! Click above on The name “Maremi’s” to request to become a member.

       

After a beautiful Christmas with these amazing events, I thought about my resolutions for this first year of the new decade. It was obvious I needed to take my digital note taking to another level by using a digital planner, so that is number one. I also needed to organize my art room, old photo files and closets so the word of the year for me is “organize!” I’ll be sharing more of this journey and my art this year but for now, I’ll leave you with a new coloring page. This page expands upon the triple-fox drawing I posted in my last blog. Have you had a chance to download it and do some "alterations” yet? I drew in clothes for the foxes and faces on the mountains, plus sweet-faced flowers. You’re welcome to download this page as well and color/alter it as you’d like. I’ll also color and alter it more then post it in about a month along with a new coloring page.

If you haven’t already, please follow me by entering your email address in the "follow me" box in the web version of my blog. Important: This is a two step process! Once you’ve signed up, you’ll receive an email asking you to confirm, so please look for that. If you don’t see it within a few moments, please check your spam or junk folder since it may have been sent there as you probably don’t yet have me in your contacts.

Have a wonderful January!
Barbee

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Happy December! Giving you foxes to color!

Hello Dear Friends!

It’s a wonderful time of year for many reasons. December brings with it many holidays as well as the onset of Winter. Although many of us have already been feeling it, Winter hasn’t come yet. It starts December 21, 2019 and ends March 19, 2020. In honor of this gorgeous month and the gift giving many of us do, I’ve created a coloring page for you to download and alter for personal use! The foxy little siblings on this page ask that you please finish their outfits as well as add details to the rest of the page. Be sure to set your printer to print this “Landscape” (not Portrait) so you print the full page. I also plan to decorate it and unveil my final artwork in (gulp) January 2020! If you’d like to see more coloring pages here, please let me know in the comments.

I remain very busy this month. In addition to working to finish 3 (yes THREE) picture story books for publishing in 2020, I am enjoying buying and making gifts, cards and preparing for a large Christmas dinner for my family and friends. As I do this, I reflect back to the blessings in my life and thank everyone of you for your sweet support! I look forward to many more wonderful events in 2020!

Take care and please enjoy this coloring page! If you haven’t yet, please follow me by entering your email in the “Follow by email” Dialog Box on the web version of this blog.

Love and Best Wishes for a magical December
and a Great 2020,
Barbee

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Email: BuzzyBarbee@gmail.com

Happy Thanksgiving! Color my Thankful Girl!

Happy Thanksgiving! 

I hope you all are doing great this beautiful November. As we rapidly approach Thanksgiving in the U.S., I count my blessings, and they are many. I pray that you also see those many wonderful blessings in your everyday lives, whether you’re an American friend or an International friend. And please know how much I value our friendship, wherever you are!

In honor of this Holiday, I’m posting a coloring page. Although she was done as part of my Inktober drawings and has a story all her own, she’s representative of this Thanksgiving because of the great and wonderful bounty she carries on her head so here I’ll call her the Thankful Girl of Many Blessings. 

Here in warm and sunny San Diego, I’m working on my Christmas cards and slowly finishing my October picture story book. You may find my art on Instagram (@BarbaraHauenstein). If you don't already follow this blog, please sign up on the full web version in the box that says "Follow by email" to see each new blog as it comes out and receive your freebie.

Although I retain the rights to the drawing below, it is a gift for your personal use and is intended as a humble thank you for following my blog. I encourage you to alter the pages you print here (and from other art, as well) with rubber stamps, ephemera and more! I like to print mine on 110 lb. card stock and play with them by coloring and altering them. Please let me know how yours turn out in the comments below or send me an email!

My books online are available for purchase on Amazon. Just open Amazon and enter my name (Barbara Sanders Hauenstein) in the search box to see current available books. If you have additional questions about purchasing my art, please email me.

Wishing you every Happiness!

Buzzy Barbee

Barbara Hauenstein

BuzzyBarbee@gmail.com