tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2433380708685792072024-03-07T08:50:13.094+00:00BettyjoyBettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.comBlogger561125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-81239575700437633762017-05-15T12:16:00.000+01:002017-05-15T12:16:01.975+01:00New work....Hey long lost dudes!! Im sorry for the 6-monthly update on this blog, Im so busy beavering away, it doesn't get much love over here!! Must try harder!! Ive got lots of new giclee prints in my <a href="http://etsy.com/bettyjoygeneralstore" target="_blank">Etsy store</a>, and am also starting to add original OOAK work too and custom portraits etc. So please do check it out. My <a href="http://www.bettyjoy.co.uk/" target="_blank">website</a> is all brand new and shiny too, so please take a ganders and if you'd like to keep up with what Im making and designing, you can see lots and lots more on my <a href="http://www.instagram.com/bettyjoydesignstudio" target="_blank">Instagram</a> page.<br />
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<br />Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-36143509577595098422016-09-12T11:19:00.003+01:002016-09-12T11:21:41.424+01:00Etsy shop now open for biz<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Apologies for lack of posts over the last year...I've been beavering away designing some pretty new prints (among other things) which can now be purchased through my Etsy shop. You see these and more in the shop which I've just updated, ideal for home and nursery wall art. Hope you like them!!</span><br />
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Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-90327062791766541112015-07-22T11:53:00.001+01:002015-07-22T11:53:42.523+01:00New workI've been working like a crazy woman the last month to create some new work for the website. Here is a sneaky peak! <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggcD8yyx9GlsL4FbEfQG76Y7MXcMM00gxgAxl4j6m4vPWmaEprBJLtUEvixHb2YgW_Oxbt0CwcwK2ZDWq_m7HSa3EjrKKcdbOazm3Hr-dkkoJLOLF32wCcRJ9UV04b33oXKqH-LWniTg0n/s640/blogger-image--1045617422.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggcD8yyx9GlsL4FbEfQG76Y7MXcMM00gxgAxl4j6m4vPWmaEprBJLtUEvixHb2YgW_Oxbt0CwcwK2ZDWq_m7HSa3EjrKKcdbOazm3Hr-dkkoJLOLF32wCcRJ9UV04b33oXKqH-LWniTg0n/s640/blogger-image--1045617422.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3RPXIre_1zOMFHjhxCuAnpkZlvcBC_XnsX4RaZpmDjlB2EvlHSjrNv4HEunM7qTsTLatw2gzkHbBhxG_TCIIB_x_rrsdNvrZdfUbMDWWB6knPWuGHcOkooKzLkO3j9Z3Cji4C_lItOC0N/s640/blogger-image-1529700733.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3RPXIre_1zOMFHjhxCuAnpkZlvcBC_XnsX4RaZpmDjlB2EvlHSjrNv4HEunM7qTsTLatw2gzkHbBhxG_TCIIB_x_rrsdNvrZdfUbMDWWB6knPWuGHcOkooKzLkO3j9Z3Cji4C_lItOC0N/s640/blogger-image-1529700733.jpg"></a></div><br></div><br></div>Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-83849583315071763232015-06-16T20:15:00.000+01:002015-06-16T20:15:03.112+01:00Feature on Print PatternYay!! I was super-excited today to see that my work had made it onto <a href="http://www.printpattern.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Print Pattern</a>'s awesome surface pattern design blog. I'm even having a cheeky glass of wine later to celebrate. You can see the post <a href="http://www.printpattern.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/new-work-bettyjoy-design.html" target="_blank">here</a><br />
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<br />Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-12715468689593720092015-04-23T13:40:00.004+01:002015-04-23T13:40:54.461+01:00HAPPY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-38273880507590373032015-04-17T13:26:00.001+01:002015-04-17T13:33:28.843+01:00Fiesta Fiesta!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, the last assignment of Make Art That Sells Module B is finished (I missed 2 of them due to illness) but was pretty happy with how this one turned out. Based on Folk style we were asked to come up with some party paper war</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">e. Not sure how much a cockerel says 'party' but it was good fun to do.</span><br />
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Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-89308057663805164082015-03-16T12:08:00.000+00:002015-03-16T12:08:18.281+00:00Happy Mother's Day to an intrepid travellerFor my Mum, a fearless adventurer, who is somewhere on the other side of the world right now, probably traipsing through jungle. This isn't my finest work but it's the thought that counts:)<br />
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<br />Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-48912494222931651362015-03-14T21:25:00.003+00:002015-03-14T21:29:15.410+00:00This little mog playing needs a playmate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-73271178504952566712015-01-15T18:45:00.000+00:002015-01-15T18:46:10.617+00:00Land of Make Believe<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-45561125582942045722015-01-10T15:49:00.002+00:002015-01-10T15:50:52.641+00:00Birds of a feather...<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">...stick together, especially when they are both stuck in a party belljar! I think this print needs some text but not sure what yet. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; line-height: 19px;">(Cant really use 'free as a bird' as they are are captive in the jar!)</span></span><br />
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</span>Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-49189651809116594642015-01-09T15:41:00.003+00:002015-01-09T15:41:56.654+00:00Lilla Rogers MATS A course<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here are a few of the assignments I did for the Lilla Rogers course in the Autumn. It was a fantastic course and really helped me find my style. There were some incredible artists on the course which was a bit daunting but I think it helped in a way</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, you don't want to be the most accomplished designer on the course or you havent got so much to aim for. With all the awesome working flying about, it was so inspiring and made me try that bit harder!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Things are about to get super-busy again as I'm doing The Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design Modules 2 and 3 this Spring aswell as Make Art That Sells Part B all on top of my two part time jobs (Am I an idiot?). </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been trying to create more placement prints, as I have previously only really made repeat patterns. I'm having a whale of a time, just like these little forest folk!</span><br />
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<br />Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-48351232542514696782014-05-20T12:02:00.002+01:002014-06-02T12:42:17.760+01:00Tigerprint birthday card comp.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-65238526376521206742014-05-12T15:09:00.003+01:002014-05-12T15:09:42.500+01:00Mocking up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<br />Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-55896445981825213542014-05-06T12:39:00.000+01:002014-05-06T12:39:11.190+01:00Secret Garden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-35413200996456176342014-05-06T12:31:00.002+01:002014-05-06T12:31:47.414+01:00Hola mi amigos<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is some more character-type design for the ASPBD course. This times my design is inspired by Mexican 'alebrije' (painted wooden folklorish animals). I first saw them on holiday in Texas when I went to visit my American family a few years ago and was really taken with the bright little creatures. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I tried a more sketchy style for this pattern. Love the joy and energy that come from all things mexican -inspired and hope to create a whole collection, but I'm not sure whether this more sketchy style is too full on, compared to my other designs below? What are your thoughts? Which style do you prefer?</span><br />
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<br />Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-59570551671795231482014-05-05T15:31:00.001+01:002014-05-11T14:40:22.864+01:00Terrarium Spoonflower challenge<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/welcome" target="_blank">Spoonflower</a>, a fabric printing service, run weekly surface pattern contests online. The upcoming competition is on the subject of terrariums. This is my offering for the competition. If anyone is feeling particularly generous and would like to throw a vote my way, you can do so <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/contest_voters_temp/new?contest_id=246" target="_blank">here</a>, I'll be eternally grateful:) You may need to scroll down a bit to see it.</span><br />
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<br />Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-61038438834545158252014-05-05T15:23:00.000+01:002014-05-05T15:23:20.314+01:00If you go down to the woods today...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a habit of throwing everything including the kitchen sink into my designs and this design was even busier until my husband cast his eye over it and said it might be a bit full on. So this is the pared back version - believe it or not. The colours have become a bit muted when I've uploaded them this time but you get an idea. </span></div>
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<br />Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-37419386634133543102014-04-15T16:34:00.001+01:002014-05-11T14:41:18.312+01:00Tigerprint Competition - Mother's Day Florals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Boosted on by the great time I'm having creating patterns and playing with colour on the ABSPD course, I've entered the Tigerprint Mother's Day Floral competition today with these 2 card designs. Which do you prefer? UPDATE: I made it to the shortlist (yay!) but no further (boohoo!) Better luck next time I hope.</span></div>
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<br />Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-76797452854359971262014-04-14T18:16:00.000+01:002014-04-14T18:16:00.689+01:00Misty mornings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week as part of the Art and Business of Surface Pattern Design course Module #1 we worked on colours and moodboards. I made lots but I won't bore you with them all. As I normally go for bright colours, I thought I'd try some more muted tones.</span></div>
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<br />Bettyjoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03758340128522455385noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-243338070868579207.post-76170623780214200612014-04-09T20:35:00.001+01:002014-04-09T20:35:13.616+01:00Shrooms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I could make a joke about being a fungi guy, but I won't! Another pattern I knocked up today. Not my favourite of the ones I've done so far, maybe need to work on the colours.</span></div>
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