Jama Watts

Excited to make progress on this piece. I didn't realize how spoiled my hoop stand had made me until I tried holding the piece to work on it. Got a few more hours of beading in and said nope, I'm putting you in a hoop!

#davinci #glider #beadembroidery #beadartist #wips #worksinprogress #wearableart

Done. I wrote in my artist statement that the words are as empty as the spent bullet casings. We are years past needing stricter gun control laws.

Embroidery, bead weaving, acrylic paint and bullet casings on wood panel.

#embroidery #beadweaving #bullets #thoughtsandprayers #guncontrol

Tonight's the night! Check out the opening reception of the first Artists Gallery Annual Exhibition at the Virginia Beach Art Center. The reception starts at 6 and runs to 8, with awards at 7. It's always a good time!

#virginiaartist #virginiabeach #embroidery #watercolor #mixedmediafiberart

Dropped this custom piece off for a customer today. She had this beautiful cameo, but wanted it framed in my beadwork. Here she is, surrounded in cream and brass hues, finished off with pearls, mother of pearl, and glass.

#customjeweley #cameos #pearls #virginiaartist #jewelryartist

This exhibit will be made up of studio and exhibiting members of The Artists Gallery and runs from December 5-28, with the opening reception on the 5th from 6-8pm, awards at 7. The openings are always a blast ❤️

Dropping off "Alan's Favorite" and "Riotous Remnants I" tomorrow at the Virginia Beach Art Center for the Artists Members Exhibition.

#virginiaartist #vibedistrict #mixedmediafiberart #embroidery #beadembroidery #watercolor #virginiabeach #virginiagalleries

These are just fun. I wanted to play with color - one with a color mix from Miyuki, the other with a mass of beads from other projects that I cut apart. I have more ideas because I forgot how fun they are.

#beadedbeads #seedbeads #beaddreams #jewelrysets #jewelryartist #virginiaartist

Added some ornaments and holiday earrings to my wall at the d'Art Center! I also added some to my display at the Virginia Beach Art Center, but forgot to snag photos while I was there.

#ornaments #artlife #norfolkva #virginiabeach #virginiagalleries #shopupdate

Huzzah! I treasure my Damsel corsets.

Sometimes you get dressed up for a company event and feel the need to throw on the necklace you just finished. I didn't wear it tonight, but man, am I happy with how it turned out.

#beadartist #jewelryartist #miyukiround #seedbeads

Part allium, part koosh, all beads! They're just fun and full of texture.

#beadedbeads #wips #worksinprogress

Working in the car on the way to Maryland. The hubs has a work thing, so I'll be running around Annapolis to check out some stores and galleries. But for now, I stitch.

#wips #worksinprogress #artlife

I just hope that traffic is nice to me that night. I'll be at the Legends and Lore Renaissance Faire at the Vanguard in Hampton that day, and then zooming thru the HRBT for the opening 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

Here they are, not moving as fast 😂 I'm excited about the Mighty Minis exhibit!

"Pump," "Breathe," and "Squeeze." Watercolor and embroidery.

#watercolor #embroidery #mixedmedia #virginiaartist #vibedistrict #mightyminis

"Alan's Favorite." He loves the woods and the mountains, and he'd love for me to paint more with watercolors.

Watercolor and cotton embroidery thread on cotton.

#watercolor #embroidery #mixedmedia #virginiaartist #woods #forest #trees

Last night was a blast at the Winters Return opening at the Virginia Beach Art Center. You know I love these folks when my introverted self doesn't feel completely drained after an opening.

And yes, I did chop my hair off.

#artlife #jewelryartist #mixedmediaartist #virginiaartist #virginiabeach

Tree progress! Watercolor background on cotton with embroidery.

#mixedmediaart #mixedmediafiberart #embroidery #watercolor #wips #worksinprogress

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

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

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

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

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

#pride #pridejewelry #prideisyearround

Step 1 done! Now for step 2!

#wips #worksinprogress #watercolor #anatomy #mightyminis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.