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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 2d

What a lovely evening at d'Art! Thank you so much to Janice Gay Maker for your kind words about my work. Impressionism has long been a refuge for me when I visit museums.

Reminiscent runs thru Nov 29 and Tiny But Mighty thru Dec 6.

#virginiaartist #beadartist #fiberartist #degas #vangogh #monet

Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 5d

I'd been working on this piece off & on for a bit. Just got her sewn down to a 12*12 cradled board this morning. I'm so glad I snatched up some vintage doilies ❤️

"Riotous Remnants I," mixed media (watercolor, glass, cotton & acrylic on cotton)

#mixedmediaembroidery #mixedmediafiberart #embroidery

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 8d

Just learned that "The Long Walk Home" and "Let It Snow" will be included in the next exhibit at the Virginia Beach Art Center, Winters Return. Can't wait to see what others had in mine for the theme.

#mixedmediaart #beadartist #gelatinprinting #collage #snowflakes #winter

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 10d

Finished up a couple of small mixed media pieces this week.

"VB Pier," watercolor and embroidery, 5" diameter framed
"Coral Reef II," mixed media fiber, 4 1/8" x 4 1/8"

#mixedmediaembroidery #mixedmediafiberart #coralreef #pier #sunsets

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 11d

Here at ODU with ODU Queer from 11-2! Come by and paint your own Pride pin!

#pride #pridejewelry #prideisyearround

Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 13d

Step 1 done! Now for step 2!

#wips #worksinprogress #watercolor #anatomy #mightyminis

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 15d

Don't be bird-brained, be "Bone-Brained!" Coming soon to Bird Girl Bottle Shop for the Bird show!

#birds #bones #embroidery #needlefelting #newportnewsva #hiltonvillage

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 16d

Started some pieces & my heat gun is loaned to someone, so I'm working on several things at once. Gonna embroider all of these, which means my fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants is actually going to have to plan out stitching thru watercolor paper.

#wips #worksinprogress #watercolor #anatomy #landscapes

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 19d

Prepping more pieces for Screamfest at Tradition Brewing on October 25! I'm so excited to see what Cory has brewing!

#cameos #wips #worksinprogress #nevermore #skulls #ravens

Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 22d

Come down to the Virginia Beach Boardwalk! We're here until 2pm today, and the show is canceled for Sunday because of rain and high winds. So get here and make your purchases early! I'm in booth 2622!

#mocaboardwalkartshow #jewelryartist #beadartist #fiberartist #virginiabeach #artfestival

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 22d

Thank you! Fingers crossed we get broken down before the Nor'easter blows through!

Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 23d

Let's do this! Remember, the show is shorter thanks to ye olde Mother Nature. Today (Friday) 10-6, Saturday 9-2, and canceled Sunday. Come out today while the weather is good and support the arts!

#mocaboardwalkartshow #virginiaartist #virginiabeach #fiberartist #jewelryartist

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 23d

If you can, please come out while we're open! Artists put in a lot of time and often travel to build inventory, not mention booth fees, hotels, and food, all to share their wonderful creations with the public.

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 23d

Got the tent and display stuff set up for MOCA Boardwalk. If you're wanting to come, a heads up about the schedule. The show will be cancelled Sunday. 10-6 Friday, 9-2 Saturday, cancelled for Sunday.

#mocaboardwalkartshow #virginiaartist #virginiabeach

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 24d

Just a portion of the work I've got coming with me to MOCA Boardwalk. Gotta load up the van and prepare to setup tomorrow! Keep your fingers crossed that the weather behaves itself. 🤞🏼

#artlife #virginiaartist #virginiabeach #mocaboardwalkartshow #jewelryartist #mixedmediafiberart

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 25d

What does prep entail? Making sure my tags are right, putting my 2D work in travel sleeves (that I make), and making sure my prints are backed. I'd love to say that I'll be taking next week slow, but I'm pretty much slammed through the end of the year.

What is sleep?

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 25d

I've been playing with felt, working on a nice mug of cocoa. Well, not the last few days. I've been running errands and prepping for MOCA Boardwalk!

#wips #worksinprogress #needlefelting #cozy

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 26d

Examples of some of the work I'll be bringing with me this weekend to MOCA Boardwalk in Virginia Beach! Come grab some original fiber art, one of a kind wearable art, and more! I'll be in booth 2622 all weekend!

#virginiaartist #virginiabeach #mocaboardwalkartshow #jewelryartist #fiberartist

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 26d

I started this one MONTHS ago based off my favorite Wrecks song. I didn't like some of the text I had in the letters, so I went with doodles. In the meantime, I've gotta finish getting ready for MOCA Boardwalk!

#acrylicpainting #wips #worksinprogress #thewrecks

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 28d

And having a certified art therapist as the juror, reading her comments aloud was powerful. Thank you so much for third place ❤️

Take time for yourself. Find stillness in your breath. Speak to a counselor. Share with friends. Heal.

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · 28d

What an absolutely amazing and moving exhibit! Go see Aware : Creativity a Healing Power at the Virginia Beach Art Center. The pieces are moving and deeply personal.

#mentalhealth #arttherapy #embroideryartist #beadartist #rorscharch #eyes

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · Oct 3

Headed to VB solo tonight for the Aware opening. Hoping to get in some time with artsy friends tonight before jumping into full production mode to finish up for MOCA Boardwalk next weekend.

I'm a hugger, so y'all at the opening tonight putting your hearts on display, I'm here for you ❤️

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · Oct 3

Lots of slow stitching. Been trying to quiet my mind, but not sure it's working.

I was hoping the ADHD diagnosis would bring closure, but I'm still waiting on my doc. Coupled w/the anxiety I had over hanging my show, this week was A LOT. But I'm ok.

#artlife #slowstitchingmovement #wips #adhd

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · Oct 2

Solo Show is hung! We Can Do Better at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center in Newport News, VA. October 1-December 31, reception November 1, 1-3pm.

#fiberartist #mixedmediaartist #embroidery #acrylicpainting #beadartist #newportnewsva #virginiaartist #hamptonroads

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Jama Watts @artificersarchive.bsky.social · Sep 30

Finished this one yesterday. It started off inspired by coral, but once I started working on it, my son said it reminded him of fungus. I agree!

"Forest Floor," mixed media embroidery (yarn, glass, cotton, felt)

#virginiaartist #embroidery #beadembroidery #embroideryartist #slowstitchingmovement

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