There’s Been A New Arrival At Bellies 2 Babies, Hart Art’s Baby Decor & Baby Mine Collection
Updated: Mar 24
Bellies 2 Babies owner Janet Farmer fell in love with Hart Art’s adorable baby collection, in fact she loved it so much it has been featured in her window display to kick off its arrival!
“We are incredibly grateful to Janet for appreciating our artwork and agreeing to include it in her beautiful baby boutique.” Says Caroline.
“Our one-of-a-kind “Baby Decor Collection” will be sold exclusively at Bellies 2 Babies, each piece is handcrafted and would make a wonderful addition to a babies room, or a unique gift for any new parent’s.” Laurie explains.
“We also have our Baby Mine Collection, this collection depicts the cutest baby flamingo and we will be taking it through all the growing stages. The first in the collection has the baby swaddled in the arms of its mother.” Continues Laurie. “A naming competition for both the mom and baby is currently running and you can win the framed 36” x 24” print pictured with Janet in the store.”
Competition ends Sunday 26th March, you can also have a chance of winning a $50 gift card for Bellies 2 Babies.
The competition is free to enter, you can visit the Bellies 2 Babies store at 327 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880, or send a message online.
Thank you Janet!
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BABY MINE COLLECTION
FUN TIME AT THE ART FEST
“Having set up our pitch for this 2 day event we were excited to welcome everyone into our tent, and we really enjoyed getting to chat to the other artist taking part.” Says Laurie.
It was a big weekend for Hart Art as they took part in Ridge Art Central Park Art Festival, Presented by Victor Smith Law Group, held at 469 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, Fl, 33881. “We finally got to reveal our newest pieces of art, Underwater Blessing and No Trespassing. A still shot just doesn’t do them justice so we’ve included a video below.” Says Caroline.
Underwater Blessing by Hart Art
“We really loved chatting with everyone who stopped by our booth during the festival, some new faces, some regular customers and even family who made a 166 mile round trip just to see us!” Explains Laurie.
“Since being accepted into this prestigious art festival we’ve really been getting our creative juices flowing. Together Laurie and I have created two extra special pieces measuring 4’ x 2’, each extremely different but both represent real Florida.” Says Caroline.
Underwater Blessing & No Trespassing by artist Caroline and Laurie Hart
LORD HONEY, Hart Art joins celebrity Chef Jason Smith at the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival.
ARTISTS Caroline and Laurie Hart hit the road to join Chef Jason Smith in Fort Lauderdale for the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, bringing with them the official Chef Jason Smith Art Collection. Jason was there to judge the BBQ Battle as well as bringing his unique food demonstration to the The Grand Tasting.
The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival is a spectacular event, with all the delicious food you could imagine and so much more than wine to drink. From copious amounts of the very best bbq, to endless cocktails and all the bourbon anyone could wish for. What makes this now annual event event more impressive is its commitment to donating proceeds to the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.
The weekend kicked of Friday night with Jason judging the BBQ Battle.
”What a fabulous way to start our weekend, sampling all the contestants delicacies, Jason sure had a hard job on his hands deciding who was the best.” Explains Caroline.
The BBQ Battle took place at the Hyatt Centric Las Olas and the place was buzzing.
“Not only did we get to feast on the smokingly delicious food we also got to dance the night away with great music provided by DJ MP 1914.” Says Laurie.
“We couldn’t have imagined a more picturesque spot to bring our artwork, right across from the Fort Lauderdale beach at the Las Olas Oceanside Park.” Says Caroline “It really was such an honor to be there and totally brilliant seeing all the fans reactions to the Chef Jason Smith Art Collection.”
“It was as hysterical when Jason was with us and fans suddenly realized it was actually him in person, they were so excited as he personally signed all their artwork.” Laurie explained “And all washed down with a bit of bourbon, it couldn’t have been better!”
”Everyone involved in the festival were so welcoming and helpful, even though it was obviously extremely busy, all the events were completely sold out, they always made time whenever we needed it.” Says Caroline.
AS FEATURED IN HAVEN MAGAZINE!
What a terrific start to 2023, being featured in Haven Magazine! Haven Magazine holds a special place in the Hart’s hearts.
“We were given a copy by our lovely next door neighbor the day we moved into our home in Winter Haven.” Explains Caroline “We loved the cover so much, we framed it and it proudly sits on our wall alongside one of our pieces of art.”
Now the Hart’s have come full circle and were featured in the January 2023 issue of Haven. “We were interviewed by Tara Crutchfield and she did such an amazing job, we couldn’t be happier with how she told our story.” Says Laurie, “We want to give a big shout out to both Tara and Amy Sexson for taking the time to make this happen.”
HART ART ~ WORDS Tara Crutchfield PHOTOGRAPH Amy Sexson
The Hart Art story is one of international love, civil rights hard fought and won, shared creativity turned livelihood, and zany catchphrases come to life. Caroline and Laurie Hart, the artists behind Hart Art have carved out a niche of rustic wood paintings with inspirational themes. And it all started with a tiki bar. Read More
HART ART Celebrates Art Lovers ~ From Returning Customers To Celebrity Chef Jason Smith
As 2022 is swiftly coming to a close Hart Art duo Caroline and Laurie Hart celebrate their first calendar year as full time artists. “It has been absolutely wonderful being working artists, we truly appreciate just how lucky we are.” Says Caroline. “Our returning customers are everything to us and it really touches out hearts how much they love our work.” Adds Laurie.
Art At Hart
“Becoming successful as an artist is hard, I started out as a teen selling pop art but had to take a regular job to make ends meet. But now, as I’m fast approach my 60th birthday, it feels incredible having people fall in love with the pieces of art we create.” Explains Caroline “We pour every once of our creativity into our artwork and the reward comes from people who appreciate that effort.”
“I really enjoy talking to our customers when we take our pop up shop to markets and art shows, hearing why they love one of our pieces and where it will end up.” Says Laurie “Their stories really interest me, like recently, a woman bought a piece because her mother, who she had lost, loved fairies and it instantly brought her to mind the moment our fairy sitting on a mushroom caught her eye.”
“We especially love our returning customers, we are so lucky to have many regulars, who make a point of coming to find us at markets and shows, excited to see our latest work. Often people can’t decide on a piece so end up buying more than one which is fantastic.” Says Caroline.
Commission That
“Commission work is extremely important to us and this year has seen us creating a diverse collection of commissions, from mermaids and fishing, to lakes on pie crust tables and 16 foot woodland mural.” Explains Caroline.
“We are always interested in hearing peoples requests and coming up with something special for them.” Adds Laurie.
Well Butter My Butt & Call Me A Biscuit ~ Hart Art Featured on TV by Chef Jason Smith!
“Working with celebrity Chef and TV personality Jason Smith this year has been awesome, bringing to life his “Jasonism’s” by creating his art collection, from roosters in socks to hogs in tutu’s there’s a crazy animal to catch anyones heart.” Laurie says.
“We are so excited, in January we will be bringing Jason’s art collection to Fort Lauderdale for the Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival, where Jason will be demonstrating his culinary skills.” Caroline explains “We will be there from the 13th-15th If you want to come and see us and Jason, it’s going to be a fabulous start to 2023!”
LORD HONEY himself, Chef Jason Smith, was on Lex18 Best of the Bluegrass not only demonstrating his Sausage Dip Puffs but also showing off his Lord Honey Art Collection by Hart Art.
The Chef Jason Smith Lord Honey Art Collection has now officially launched, its more excitin than a goat wearing a bikini eatin a pineapple and it’ll make ya happier than a hog in a tutu.
“It’s been so hard keeping these pieces of art under wraps.” Says Laurie, one half of the Hart Art duo. “We’ve been working secretly with Jason bringing his zany sayings, known as “Jasonisms”, to life through our artwork.”
“If anyone had’ve told us a year ago that we would be painting for Mr Country Bling himself, we would not have believed
them.” Says Caroline. “We absolutely love what we do and our style of art worked so perfectly with his Jasonisms.”
LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
As well as the one-of-a-kind pieces of art, Hart Art are also adding limited edition prints to the Chef Jason Smith Lord Honey Collection. “The prints are something unique to Jason’s collection.” Laurie says, “Each print is based upon the original piece of art on wood and digitally hand painted, adding a different element to the painting.”
Limited Edition Print
SHOP CHEF JASON SMITH LORD HONEY ART COLLECTION
HART ART Celebrates Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee
"Being a British and American duo of course we were excited about celebrating Queen Elizabeth's 70 years on the throne. We both fell in love with the Queen and Paddington having tea and were inspired to paint a homage to both that, and the jubilant celebrations from the Buckingham Palace balcony. The Queen has celebrated so many momentous occasions from this stand point so we wanted to capture that." Explains Caroline, the British half of Hart Art.
"Laurie and I have been lucky enough to have spent many happy times in London together and, although we couldn't be there for the jubilee, we enjoyed it from afar in Florida." Caroline continued "It also made us recall the time we toured Buckingham Palace and our visit to Balmoral Castle, which we loved."
"We titled this piece "Thank You Ma'am" and it sold immediately we shared a sneak peek." Laurie explained "And we couldn't be happier that it's flying to its forever home in England."
HART ART IN THE PARK
"June will see us round out this seasons Winter Haven Saturday Markets, We've really enjoyed being a part of these, we've got to know lots of wonderful people who have come to love our artwork, some have bought 7 or eight pieces." Caroline says.
"We must give a special shout out to Sergio Cruz, who runs the Winter Haven market, he has made us feel so welcome and part of what feels like a family of vendors." Laurie explains "We are already looking forward to the next season!"
The Winter Haven Saturday Market is held at 469 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, Fl, 33881
9 AM - 3 PM
Hart Art has now arrived on The Big Island of Hawaii! "This means so much to us" says Laurie "We created this piece especially for Flocking Fabulous Elizabeth, AKA Izzy, as an extra special gift and she absolutely LOVED it!"
Art Honoring Life ~ HART ART Creates A Mural To Capture A Beautiful Nature Loving Spirit
When our friend and neighbor approached us about painting a mural on her lanai back wall we immediately said YES! She explained she wanted a woodland walk that gave a sense of escape and peacefulness. "It must have lots of trees, a deer and possibly some other woodland creatures" Anita said. As the artwork progressed we realized this was more than just a painting, this was a tribute to honor a loving daughters life cut short by cancer. We brought everything we had to make it a vision of nature and tranquility, befitting this hiking and nature loving spirit.
We started the creative process by measuring the wall and providing a sketch before cleaning and prepping the wall for painting. From start to finish it took us 9 full days to complete, each day a new element taking on a life of its own. It was a very moving experience for us, especially painting the memory stone, it had to be perfect. We are extremely proud of our work, titled "A Walk To Remember", and the best part is we exceeded our friends expectations, each day she walks out into her lanai with coffee in hand and remembers her daughter with a heartfelt smile.
Here you can see the progression of our work from sketch to completion.
Making Headlines
Hart Art was included in a feature on CNN Business News about how the pandemic's effect on the US economy has been unmistakable: America suffered the starkest job losses since the Great Depression, supply chains ruptured, and lives were devastated by immense personal and financial hardship.
Bringing HART ART To Life
"Coming up with new ideas for our artwork is such a fun part of our creative process, and we love thinking of those extra special details that evoke memories of magical moments in time by coming up with stories for each of our pieces. This VW camper stopped along the way to enjoy the view, before heading off to one of the most momentous musical events of all time." Explains Caroline.
"When people come up to us and say our artwork makes them happy, that is the very best compliment we can receive, and so many people have told us that. We pour our hearts into creating pieces of art that are bright, cheerful and a mix of fun, cute and the best of life's adventures and experiences." Says Laurie, the other half of the Hart Art creative duo.
"Since the launch of Hart Art in June, we are blown away by how many people have embraced our one-of-a-kind handcrafted pieces of art. Our artwork is now hanging on the walls of homes on 3 continents and we have had such wonderful feedback from customers who love what we do and they are coming back for more!" Explains Caroline Hart.
