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{sponsor feature: Joyeful Art}

April 14, 2011 ·
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Today’s feature is sponsored by Joyeful Art. Joye is a super talented artist and a recent boutique owner. I’ve asked her to share a bit of her story along with some advice for handmade artists. I hope you enjoy her inspiring words. PS. Check out her giveaway below!

Being creative has been a part of my life since I was a little girl. My mother and both grandmothers made colorful quilts, hand made lace, and, of course, their own clothes. I would draw, paint, cook, and imagine all the Barbie clothes I could design in my play time. Music was also an extremely part of my life, playing the violin and piano through high school. Violin is still important and I play whenever I have time in chamber groups.

I ended up getting my Masters degree in Audiology and Deaf Education and worked in Audiology for 10 years before I decided to follow my passion and attend art school. I took numerous accredited classes at The Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and fellow in love with color and paint. I began to study watercolor and chose flowers as my steady subject. To this day, I integrate flowers somehow in my work, whether it is a portrait, fabric piece, or jewelry. Flowers are uplifting and hopeful, and that is how I am as a person — I try to always look at the bright side. I have painted since 1987 and sold in numerous venues. Last year, I decided to pursue the online world. I began my blog and started selling my fine art prints through my blog and jewelry and fabric pieces in my Etsy shop. I am also quite involved with my community here in Elkins Park, PA.

I am very proud of starting a large arts festival here called Arts in the Park. In fact, I was recently in a documentary that was showcased at the Kimmell about the Festival created. I also have recently opened a boutique here in Elkins Park that showcases my artwork and jewelry and I represent 25 local artists. My advice to someone who is thinking about opening a shop is go for it and only think of your endeavor positively. I think our attitude impacts our accomplishments. My struggle actually is juggling all that I do, having an online shop, blogging, running a business and doing my own work. Time management is extremely important. So live your dream, do what you love, dive in and just do it, it will fall into place.

Joye is graciously offering 10% off your order with discount code “SPRINGJOYE24”. She also has a 25% off sale on her Gladiolas Print [available on my blog].

The G I V E A W A Y: Visit Joye’s Etsy shop or blog shop and sign your name below with the item you find most inspiring. One randomly picked winner will win this super pretty brass locket with watercolor artwork [shown above]. I’ll pick the winner early next week. xoxo

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  1. Lacey says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    I like the Pewter and Silver Round Art Necklace! Absolutely fabulous!
    -Lacey-

  2. Stephanie Hanes says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! I also love the bubble gum child’s necklace – so cute!

  3. Crafting Marfa says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:15 pm

    My favorite item from the Etsy shop is Pewter and Silver Watercolor Pendant Neckace. I absolutely LOVE the colors, they immediately called out to me. Beautiful works, stunning!!!

  4. Liz says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    The bubblegum child’s necklace is so creative and adorable!

  5. Leanna says

    April 14, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    I find the locket itself very inspiring. It reminds me of my Grandma who passed away a year ago. She loved art and pastels. She also gave me a locket when I was a young girl. :)

  6. Ms. Megan says

    April 14, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    She is SO talented!!! I really love this one:: http://www.etsy.com/listing/62288495/brass-locket-with-floral-artwork

  7. Stephanie says

    April 14, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    It’s great to see another Philadelphian crafter/artist! Joye is so close I may have to go and check out her boutique. :-) Her watercolor note cards look great!

  8. Kate @ Songs Kate Sang says

    April 14, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    Her work is beautiful! I love the watercolor gift cards.

  9. Kathleen says

    April 14, 2011 at 6:35 pm

    I love the Margate Bay canvas. What a beautifully relaxing piece. My cousin lives in Elkins Park as well. =) Thanks for the give-away!

  10. Mama Marchand says

    April 14, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    I think the Pewter & Silver Watercolor pendant necklace is BEAUTIFUL. :)

  11. Emily says

    April 14, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    I like the pewter and silver watercolor pendant.

  12. Holly says

    April 14, 2011 at 7:37 pm

    I love the Brass Locket with Floral Artwork! It’s so pretty!

  13. Emma says

    April 14, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    Love the blank notecards!

  14. thechattymommy says

    April 14, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    Love the breakfast lilacs picture.

  15. Kirsten Irish says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    any of the handpainted cards – there is no such thing as too much stationary! and those would be saved for the very specialest of occasions :-)

  16. aimee says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    i like the pewter & silver watercolor pendant necklace!

  17. Alyssa says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:35 pm

    I love the hand-painted cards! They’re gorgeous!

  18. Georgia says

    April 14, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    I like the Sailing Home painting found on her blog!

  19. Beth says

    April 14, 2011 at 10:08 pm

    Love the pewter and silver round pendant w/the hibiscus. Her necklaces are so sweet – such a fun way to bring a little color and unexpected drama to any outfit!

  20. Lisa says

    April 15, 2011 at 1:48 am

    I love the Margate Bay painting. The colors are beautiful!

  21. Southern Gal says

    April 15, 2011 at 6:13 am

    Love her jewelry. The pewter and silver watercolor pendant necklace is one of my favorites.
    Thanks for the chance.

  22. Brittany Y. says

    April 15, 2011 at 7:24 am

    I love all the Brass Lockets with Artwork on them. They have such a vintage feel and would match so many things. Beautiful!!

  23. jenny says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:52 am

    I would looooove this! My business banner needs help!

  24. jenny says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:54 am

    I facebooked!

  25. EFY says

    April 15, 2011 at 11:38 am

    The pewter and watercolor necklace is stunning! What a great giveaway! Blessings

  26. Heather Mullin says

    April 15, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    I love the BUBBLEGUM CHILD’S NECKLACE! So adorable!

    Heather Mullin
    heatherdmullin@gmail.com

  27. Jessica Bergren says

    April 15, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    The bubble gum child’s necklace is so great! Any little girl wearing one of those would look absolutely precious :]

  28. Kaitlyn says

    April 15, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    I actually really love her watercolor notecards. I’m making homemade postcards this afternoon, so maybe that’s why they drew me like they did.

    Thanks for this giveaway.

  29. steph nelsen says

    April 15, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    i really like the floral brass locket; it would be fun for spring. : )

  30. Chelsey says

    April 15, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    Oooh, I love her Misty Morning watercolor painting. I’d like to hang that in my bedroom and the redecorate around it :)

  31. Miranda Taylor says

    April 15, 2011 at 8:29 pm

    The floral brass locket is my favorite in the Etsy shop, but I’m absolutely IN LOVE with the Iris Watercolor Painting!!!
    hallielouwho@gmail.com

  32. Sara Suastez says

    April 15, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    Wow! Her artwork is so beautiful! If I had to pick one, my favorite would be her watercolor “Misty Morning”

  33. abbyleigh says

    April 17, 2011 at 3:06 pm

    i’m crazy about the floral lockets in her shop. great of you to introduce her to us :)

  34. Stephanie C. says

    April 17, 2011 at 5:58 pm

    I really love the floral brass lockets so much!

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