."Throw Back" by Marsha Hatcher is on exhibit at the Ritz Museum

A very grand opening at the Ritz Theatre and Museum was very well attended by many in the community.  Through Our Eyes Exhibit is celebrating it's 20th year showcasing the artwork of 20 local artists.  This exhibit (20/20 Perfect Vision) runs through June 30, 2013.

 

20 / 20 Perfect Vision Exhibit

 Through Our Eyes 2012 at The Ritz Theatre and Museum starts December 13 and will end June 30, 2013.  I have 5  new Disk sculptures in this exhibit. 

"Lift Evr'y Voice" by Marsha Hatcher

THROUGH OUR EYES 2012 / 2013

THROUGH OUR EYES is celebrating it's 20th year of showcasing some of Jacksonville and surrounding communities most talented artists. I think this exhibit will be one for the history books.  The artists selected for this exhibit is given the task to create art outside of what they would normally do.  It is a perfect time for me to showcase my "Disk Sculptures."  I hope you will join us for this special occasion.  The show opening exhibit is Thursday Dec. 13th  and will start 5:30pm - 7:30pm  (Free Admission on opening night)        

 

A close up view of "Touch" and yes I used my hands for reference.

Wood "Disk" sculpture by Marsha Hatcher

TOUCH - We often communicate without words.
This is the first of my "Disk" sculptures that was designed to hang on a wall instead of displayed on a pedistal. 

3/4 x 29.5 inch across
Wood, aluminum,acrylic and resin

TOUCH by Marsha Hatcher

I am still working on this 3D piece which I have named "TOUCH."  I will explain later the inspiration behind it.  Hopefully this should be ready for public viewing by December. 

 

TOUCH

I'm still working on this 30 inch 3D piece which will hang on the wall.

What's on my easel you asked?

What I am working on now is this little guy to be added to my never ending series of angels.  Stay tuned.  I have not given this one a name at the moment but it is a 16 x 20 oil on my textured hardboard.

 

Kuumba

DON'T MISS THIS ONE! AUGUST ART WALK!!
Read about JJac's exciting upcoming events, including Kuumba!: The History of African American Art, Music, & Film on the First Coast. http://conta.cc/NrV7cR
Exciting Upcoming JJac Events!

Meet the movers & shakers August 1st from 5-8PM and enjoy this historical expose...See More

Did you know Jacksonville is home to Norman Studios - the first ever African American Film Studio in America, founded in 1920 and still fully operational? Or, that UNF has had one of the top 3 best Jazz Studies Programs in America since the 1980s?..

Exciting Upcoming JJac Events!

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Did you know Jacksonville is home to Norman Studios - the first ever African American Film Studio in America, founded in 1920 and still fully operational? Or, that UNF

WATCHING OVER SENEGAL

This painting I call "WATCHING OVER SENEGAL" placed 3rd in The Art Center's Black and White Exhibit.  Stop by The Premier Gallery downtown in the Bank Of America building to see this one and more from 27 other artists.

26 x 30
Acrylic



THE GATHERING by Marsha Hatcher

This small but powerful image I call "The Gathering" is framed and ready to hang in your collection.  8 x 10 acrylic on hardboard.

Paintings from The Arboretum 2012



A Brush with Nature 2012

"The Lake In the Middle"

One of the five paintings I painted at The Brush with Nature plein air event.  Acrylic on board 12 x 24.

The "Tree of Life" was awarded  3rd Place in The Art Center's "TREES" Exhibit.

Soooooo You want to know whats on my easel?

Im working on another series of angels!!!

"Blue Angel"  7.5 x 20.5 acrylic by Marsha Hatcher

Tree Of Life (The Baobab) by Marsha Hatcher

TREES Juried art exhibit starts Thursday March 1 5-7PM at The Art Center's Premier Gallery at The Bank of America Tower downtown Jacksonville.

This painting I call "Tree Of Life" is one of two entries by me. This is acrylic (layered) with resin and is 38 x 35.5 inches.                       Please join The Art Center CoOp and the community at this exciting event.  As always it is a free event and open to the public.               

2012 American Culture & History Calendar

Calendars are available in the Jacksonville area . Pick one up.  It's free and loaded with coupons. Look for me in July!

QART by Marsha Hatcher

Q-ART is now on exhibited at The Art Center Gallery downtown Jacksonville @ Adam St. through the month of February.

The Ulitmate Act of Love

If you have been following my personal journey as an artist, you should know by now that my creative process shifts like the wind.  Sometime I can be serious about the work I do as an artist and sometime "A girl just want to have fun."
I've completed six abstract paintings I call "Qart" (art based on the QR code).
My inspiration you ask?  Technology! They are all based on that awesome little black and white image that has attached itself to just about everything you buy. They call it the QR bar code. Yes, the one you scan with your bar code app scanner.
Go ahead.  You can scan the image right now to see the true meaning of this piece.

The Ultimate Act of Love   16 x 16 acrylic  by M.Hatcher