ABitofWhimsyArt
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A Bit of Whimsy ♡ My passion, put to paper..since 2011 🕊 Fine art, portraits of all kinds.🤍 I specialize in stillborn baby art. Helping parents dealing with an extraordinary loss. I can help loved ones celebrate baby's little life by creating a gift worthy of their angel ~
My drawings and paintings are all hand drawn. You'll see I have so many one of a kind works of art as well as fine art Giclee and poster prints 🦋
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ABitofWhimsyArt
Announcement
A Bit of Whimsy ♡ My passion, put to paper..since 2011 🕊 Fine art, portraits of all kinds.🤍 I specialize in stillborn baby art. Helping parents dealing with an extraordinary loss. I can help loved ones celebrate baby's little life by creating a gift worthy of their angel ~
My drawings and paintings are all hand drawn. You'll see I have so many one of a kind works of art as well as fine art Giclee and poster prints 🦋
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ABitofWhimsyArt
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Denise on Sep 4, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThis is a beautiful piece of artwork. It makes me smile every time I look at it. The artist delivered quickly and the quality is excellent!
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Janella on Aug 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThe process was seamless and easy. The updated a along the way we’re great too. I love my picture.
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Sarah on Aug 13, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSeller had it reprinted for me and was very professional when speaking to me. Very beautiful art as well.
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swimstersy1 on Aug 2, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJoanna was so communicative, thoughtful, and trauma-informed about the whole creative process. It was a joy to work with her and see her progress updates! She brought a vision to life and created an art piece of healing for all of us. Would 100% recommend her work!!
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Kathy Goodwin on Jul 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJoanna was a delight to work with. She was able to draw a beautiful portrait based on my memory. It was absolutely perfect! What a wonderful gift she has!
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Erica on Jun 25, 2022
5 out of 5 starsIt is absolutely incredible how Joanna uses her talents to honor our little angels! We lost our son at 19 weeks and wanted to always remember his sweet little face. We sent her a picture of him and his baby blanket and she did a wonderful job on his custom portrait. It looks just like him 💙 She also sent updates throughout the process so if you want any changes made she can make adjustments. Thank you so much Joanna!
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Christina on Jun 5, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJoanna is so wonderful to work with. She is so caring and communicated with me throughout the process. Bless her for spending so many hours with our sweet Angels. 💙
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Brittany Hamfeldt on May 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJoanna created a beautiful portrait of our daughter from a couple low-quality photographs and my own memories. She communicated sensitively along the way and was very open to adapting according to our feedback. Highly recommended.
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fjmaharkins on May 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsI can not say enough about how wonderful it was to work with Joanna! Her creativity and talent is amazing. This is the second piece of art we had her create and we could not be happier. we look forward to working with her in the future.
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bbdancer2 on May 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsJoanna is absolutely incredible. She took so much care to draw my daughters perfectly. So thankful.💗💗 Highly recommend
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About ABitofWhimsyArt
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An Angel's memorial... my little clients are inspiring me everyday 🤍 -
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A mom's embrace... this is a portrait I did of a mom and her angel... suffering from loss of her infant baby boy. -
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"Neglect" -
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All of my works are available as fine art Giclee prints with various sizes to chose from! -
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"The Beauty Within" An example of my original one of a kind works of art available. Please don't hesitate to reach out.
A Bit of Whimsy
It's hard for me to find the words to describe my art... I never considered myself to be an "artist". An artist to me was someone that you would find in art galleries or in books.
Growing up I was always very shy...now realizing that I'm an introvert in every sense of the word. Drawing for me has always been my *safe * place, so much easier to feel than to actually tell someone what was going on inside. It was never a thought that my little sketches could go anywhere outside of my own journals. There were a lot of years here & there that would go by without even picking up a pencil.
It all changed for me when my dad passed away in 2010, this is when my passion for art was really awakened. He was my kindred spirit. I didn't always feel this way, but something happens to you when you grow up and reflect on all that you are and where you've come from.
So with no "real" plans to become an artist I'm afraid I have no impressive art schools to go on about, my only resume I have to offer is the art you see here. Although I'm not sure that you can *teach* feelings, you see, so much emotion & feeling goes into each piece that I create. There's nothing I love more than staring at a blank sheet of paper wondering what perhaps will come to life next. I usually don't have an "intention" when I start a piece... my passion & imagination are usually my only references.
So it's these passions…. the light inside that drives my pencil. When I look at my daughter it's not her beautiful features, but her precious & pure spirit that I *see* when I look at her.... this is what transpires in my art......
Shop members
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Joanna
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator, Artist
Art was always so much more than a hobby for me, but it was through my little ones that I found the clarity. They taught me that this is what I was meant to do & to never stop reaching for the stars. This is 🤍 A Bit of Whimsy 🤍🤍🤍
Shop policies
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept cancellations
I don't accept returns or exchanges
Returns and exchange details
PRINT returns or exchanges are not accepted due to the face that there is a cost on my end as my art prints are all professionally printed.
Payment
Shipping
📌👀 DOMESTIC Shipping; In the US all shipping is done via FIRST CLASS United States Postal Service. I am not responsible nor held liable for lost or damaged mail. I can replace your order only if order is repurchased by the buyer.
🚀🚀 Shipping UPGRADES; must be selected and purchased for INSURED delivery. USPS PRIORITY MAIL 1 to 4 business days, or USPS PRIORITY MAIL EXPRESS is GUARANTEED 1 to 2 business days.
✈✈✈✈ INTERNATIONAL shipments are more costly unfortunately & could take longer...please be patient I try my best to get your artwork to you as soon as possible. I am urging customers that delivery times are even longer due to COVID AND MAY TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS TO REACH YOU. Once I ship your artwork it is in the hands of the USPS. Your package will be shipped via USPS First Class International Standard Mail. A tracking number will be provided, and your package can be tracked until it arrives to the US Sorting facility. Once your package leaves the US, your package can no longer be tracked by me. I am not held liable for lost or damaged International shipments that are mailed via USPS First Class International Standard Mail. You may use the tracking number initially provided to seek further information regarding lost mail in YOUR COUNTRY.
🚀🚀 Shipping UPGRADES; I urge you, if you wish your package to arrive with "guaranteed" delivery, you must select and purchase the shipping upgrade at purchase. USPS PRIORITY INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS.
Shipping costs include both postage costs & packaging costs.
**FREE Domestic Shipping is offered when shipping Standard First Class United States Postal Service.
Additional policies and FAQs
Most sizes have to be special ordered. You will however have your prints shipped within 5 to 7 business days after purchase. You will receive a message from me the moment your order is in the mail. If you are in the states I will also provide a tracking number as well.
~Commissioned artwork~
The duration of time that it takes a custom piece to be created is normally within 4 to 8 weeks. However if you need a piece sooner please let me know, I'll be more than happy to work with you. I will be in touch throughout the process, providing updates of your art to ensure you are pleased with the work in progress.
My original art is sold unframed & I do not offer framing.
Reach out if you have any questions at all ~ I will return your message within 24 hours.
More information
Frequently asked questions
Is your portrait hand drawn from a photo
Yes, all of my original art is entirely hand drawn with no digital enhancements whatsoever.
Can you create a portrait from multiple photographs or images.
Yes, I can incorporate any photos that you have to merge into one portrait.
For example you may have a photo of your dad who might have past, since having a baby. And you wish you had an image of your dad with the grandbaby he never met...
I can draw your dad from the photo you have, and using a current photo of your new baby, I can adjust the pose of your dad to make it appear that your baby is either with your dad or your dad holding the baby.
How do I send you my reference pictures for a portrait?
Simply send me an email using the "contact seller" button. Within the reply or message box you will see a tiny square in the upper right hand corner of the screen where you may click on to upload all of your pictures.
Do my photographs have to be in high resolution in order for you to do a portrait.
No, I've worked with super low resolution images in the past and can most certainly work with you to make your vision come to life. In addition, I will be updating you throughout the process to ensure you're pleased with the way it is coming out.