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Welcome 2012
2012 is rolling along, and so is Heartbeat Artistry! With the new year, our company is branching out. In November, we opened our Etsy store and, just at the end of January, opened our ebay store. We...
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Whippin' it up
David has been busy the last couple of days, plaiting another whip and organizing his work space. He has been working on a red whip with a rich, dark handle. I am eager to see the final product once he...
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Drum video #1
What a week! I have already listed several more whips in our ebay store over the last few days. I also posted a coupon valid in our Etsy shop for free shipping on your Heartbeat Artistry purchase (use...
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Star Wars Inspired Lightwhips
I decided to incorporate this exotic idea into my work, creating a line of fully functional cow whips styled to replicate the unique adaptation of the lightsaber turned into a whip as depicted in the...
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FREE SHIPPING
For a limited time, we are pleased to offer free shipping on all orders placed in Heartbeat Artistry's Etsy shop. Use the promotional code SHIPME upon checkout. Tell your friends--this offer will not...
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Tuesday's haul
Considering how busy we have been the last couple months, we have had to order supplies weekly in order to keep up with demand. David went out to get a variety of exotic woods for whip handles....
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The Beat of the Drum
In 2001, David Crain established Heartbeat Artistry as a master drummaker and professional drummer. With a natural ear for music, David created a line of incredibly unique hand drums. With a ceramic...
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The Coral Snake
Red on yellow, kill a fellow; red on black, friend of Jack. - North American Folk Rhyme Coral snakes are noted for their dramatic red,...
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Filling orders
Heartbeat Artistry has been filling several custom orders these past couple weeks, and David has been busy keeping up. One custom order was for a three foot whip in green and purple. The whip has a...
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Star Wars Junkie?
So, you know those Star Wars inspired Lightsaber Whips Heartbeat Artistry makes, right? Well, David finished another one just the other day--and it is currently listed in our ebay store! This lightwhip...
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Slimline whips
One of the most enjoyable aspects of the whip-making process is selecting the perfect block of wood to turn in to the perfect handle. Each piece is chosen for its beauty, uniqueness, or contrast...
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This week's haul
On Monday, our order from Griffin Exotic Wood finally arrived, with much anticipation and fanfare. Over the past few days, David also made a trip up to a little wood shop in Dayton, Ohio, and to...
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Nylon whip care
Nylon whips are extremely durable and require less maintenance than leather whips. They can be used under varied weather conditions, including rain and even snow, without compromising the quality of...
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southwest whips
One day, as I was considering color combinations for my next whip, I was reminded of the art that I encountered years ago on a trip to Nevada and the Four Corners. On that trip, I fell in love with the...
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Incense burners
As you may have figured out, I make things. I paint, I sculpt, I plait whips, as you know. I like my work to be artistic, but as you can tell from my whips and drums, I also like my art to do things,...
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The Goddess
A lot of my work is functional because I truly love art that can be part of my life. My favorite subject matter and my favorite pieces to make are not functional at all, but are purely aesthetic. It...
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These last two weeks
On our 1500 mile road trip to the woods of northern Wisconsin, we spent a few days with David's parents at the family's 125 year old remote log cabin, complete with water pump and outhouse. Days were...
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Whips for sale
Hi there, folks! David has been busy platting whips and turning handles on the lathe this week. If you have visited our ebay store lately, you surely have seen some of his most recent whips up for...
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janesville renaissance fair
Lords and Ladies! This weekend, May 19 and 20, Heartbeat Artistry will be setting up shop at the Janesville Renaissance Fair at Traxler Park in Janesville, WI! The fair is open 10:00 am to 6:00 pm both...
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Patriotic whip
This weekend kicks off summer and several patriotic holidays--starting with Memorial Day! And what better way to show that you support our troops than by marching in an upcoming parade and cracking...
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