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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


Comments

  3. Crafting Marfa says

    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!!!

  5. Leanna says

    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. :)

  7. Stephanie says

    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!

  9. Kathleen says

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

  15. Kirsten Irish says

    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 :-)

  19. Beth says

    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!

  27. Jessica Bergren says

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

  28. Kaitlyn says

    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.

  30. Chelsey says

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

  32. Sara Suastez says

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