Jama Watts
@artificersarchive.bsky.social
Creator of mixed media art, for you and your home. Full-time artist. 🩷💜💙
Online store : http://www.artificersarchive.com
Online store : http://www.artificersarchive.com
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
"Pump," "Breathe," and "Squeeze." Watercolor and embroidery.
#watercolor #embroidery #mixedmedia #virginiaartist #vibedistrict #mightyminis
November 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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
"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
Watercolor and cotton embroidery thread on cotton.
#watercolor #embroidery #mixedmedia #virginiaartist #woods #forest #trees
November 11, 2025 at 5:12 PM
"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
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
And yes, I did chop my hair off.
#artlife #jewelryartist #mixedmediaartist #virginiaartist #virginiabeach
November 9, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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
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
#mixedmediaart #mixedmediafiberart #embroidery #watercolor #wips #worksinprogress
November 4, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Tree progress! Watercolor background on cotton with embroidery.
#mixedmediaart #mixedmediafiberart #embroidery #watercolor #wips #worksinprogress
#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
Reminiscent runs thru Nov 29 and Tiny But Mighty thru Dec 6.
#virginiaartist #beadartist #fiberartist #degas #vangogh #monet
October 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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
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
"Riotous Remnants I," mixed media (watercolor, glass, cotton & acrylic on cotton)
#mixedmediaembroidery #mixedmediafiberart #embroidery
October 27, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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
"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
#mixedmediaart #beadartist #gelatinprinting #collage #snowflakes #winter
October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
#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
"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
October 22, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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
"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
#pride #pridejewelry #prideisyearround
October 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Here at ODU with ODU Queer from 11-2! Come by and paint your own Pride pin!
#pride #pridejewelry #prideisyearround
#pride #pridejewelry #prideisyearround
October 20, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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
#birds #bones #embroidery #needlefelting #newportnewsva #hiltonvillage
October 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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
#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
#wips #worksinprogress #watercolor #anatomy #landscapes
October 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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
#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
#cameos #wips #worksinprogress #nevermore #skulls #ravens
October 13, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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
#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
#mocaboardwalkartshow #jewelryartist #beadartist #fiberartist #virginiabeach #artfestival
October 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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
#mocaboardwalkartshow #jewelryartist #beadartist #fiberartist #virginiabeach #artfestival
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
#mocaboardwalkartshow #virginiaartist #virginiabeach #fiberartist #jewelryartist
October 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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
#mocaboardwalkartshow #virginiaartist #virginiabeach #fiberartist #jewelryartist
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
#mocaboardwalkartshow #virginiaartist #virginiabeach
October 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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
#mocaboardwalkartshow #virginiaartist #virginiabeach
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
#artlife #virginiaartist #virginiabeach #mocaboardwalkartshow #jewelryartist #mixedmediafiberart
October 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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
#artlife #virginiaartist #virginiabeach #mocaboardwalkartshow #jewelryartist #mixedmediafiberart
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
#wips #worksinprogress #needlefelting #cozy
October 8, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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
#wips #worksinprogress #needlefelting #cozy
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
#virginiaartist #virginiabeach #mocaboardwalkartshow #jewelryartist #fiberartist
October 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
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
#virginiaartist #virginiabeach #mocaboardwalkartshow #jewelryartist #fiberartist
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
#acrylicpainting #wips #worksinprogress #thewrecks
October 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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
#acrylicpainting #wips #worksinprogress #thewrecks
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
#mentalhealth #arttherapy #embroideryartist #beadartist #rorscharch #eyes
October 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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
#mentalhealth #arttherapy #embroideryartist #beadartist #rorscharch #eyes
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
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
October 3, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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
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
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
#fiberartist #mixedmediaartist #embroidery #acrylicpainting #beadartist #newportnewsva #virginiaartist #hamptonroads
October 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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
#fiberartist #mixedmediaartist #embroidery #acrylicpainting #beadartist #newportnewsva #virginiaartist #hamptonroads
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
"Forest Floor," mixed media embroidery (yarn, glass, cotton, felt)
#virginiaartist #embroidery #beadembroidery #embroideryartist #slowstitchingmovement
September 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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
"Forest Floor," mixed media embroidery (yarn, glass, cotton, felt)
#virginiaartist #embroidery #beadembroidery #embroideryartist #slowstitchingmovement
I am SO excited! I just got the notification that my piece "My Heart is in Your Hands" was accepted into the Dad Show at the Suffolk Art Gallery! This is one of those pieces that I made because it freaking CALLED to me.
#dada #lungs #barbie #heart #beadembroidery #mixedmediaart
#dada #lungs #barbie #heart #beadembroidery #mixedmediaart
September 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I am SO excited! I just got the notification that my piece "My Heart is in Your Hands" was accepted into the Dad Show at the Suffolk Art Gallery! This is one of those pieces that I made because it freaking CALLED to me.
#dada #lungs #barbie #heart #beadembroidery #mixedmediaart
#dada #lungs #barbie #heart #beadembroidery #mixedmediaart