Art & Inspiration For Your Life
Last night I held the first of my new “Journal Journey” workshops at my home studio. A great BIG thank you to everyone who joined in the introspective fun! We had such a great time with this project, I just had to share with you. I titled this workshop “Me, Myeslf & I.” Through...
Do you ever have those days where you keep forgetting what day it is? Every day this week has been like that for me. Then just now I realized, “Wow, it’s Friday! How did that happen? And what did I do this week?” So in an attempt to clarify this for myself I thought...
Dun dun da da! Here it is, my manuscript in it’s entirety. After five years of working on and off on this project I have finally complied all of my thoughts. I have to admit something to you though, this last week has been a bit of an emotional roller coaster. As excited as...
When I applied to the writers in Residency program at the Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities I didn’t know a whole lot about it. All I knew was it was place to get away and focus on writing for a few days. Turns out my experience at Weymouth could be a book...
In just three more days I will be here. This is Weymouth Center for the Arts and Humanities in Southern Pines, NC. I have been accepted into their writers in residency program! For five days my talented writer friend, Melissa Collins, and I will be immersing ourselves in the creative act of writing. We...
We have started yet another new project in the Hutchins’ household. This castle mural in Noah’s room is a complete team effort! I just love that the three of us are getting to work together on this one. Obviously we are still in the beginning stages, but I thought I would share the...
“Whatever you are by nature, keep to it; never desert your line of talent. Be what nature intended you for, and you will succeed.” -Sydney Smith Obviously I love inspirational quotes. (See sidebar.) Aside from sharing them with you here, I also have little quotes all over my desk and on my walls. They help...
Please click on the image below to see a larger version. Title: Bliss Medium: Acrylic on gallery wrap canvas Dimensions: 6″ x 6″ Series: Small Miracles This painting is available for sale. Cost: $75.00 (USD) This is a shortened version of one of my all time favorite quotes by Joseph Campbell. “Follow...
Please click on the image below to see a larger version. Title: Together Through it All Medium: Acrylic on canvas Dimensions: 12″ x 36″ Series: Birds This painting is available for sale. Please contact me for purchase information. jhutchins@joyfulartsstudio.com Bright, bold, and full of textural depth, these little birdies are pure delight. This...
Please click on the image below to see a larger version. Title: Bird on a Wire Medium: Acrylic on gallery wrap canvas Dimensions: 6″ x 6″ Series: Small Miracles This painting is sold. Perched on a tight wire, this bird is ready to sing a joyful song. This image is a bright...