Art by MARSHA HATCHER

2012 American Culture & History Calendar

2012-02-08T20:17:00.000-08:00

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

2012-02-08T20:07:00.000-08:00

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

2012-01-18T07:16:00.000-08:00

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

2011-12-20T06:08:00.000-08:00

This is just a portion of the painting I am working on in my studio. I will exhibit the series in the month of February 2012 (Art Walk) at The Art Center CoOp. Gallery on Adam St. downtown Jacksonville.
Hint: "Bring your smart phone"

2011-12-16T20:27:00.000-08:00

I'm currently in my studio working on a new and different series of paintings which I will exhibit at The Art Center Gallery in February. Look for a preview soon.
M.Hatcher

EARTH - WYNN - FIRE Exhibit

2011-10-24T18:41:00.000-07:00

"Daddy's Daughter" wood and aluminum by Marsha Hatcher. This is the finished piece which will be on display at The Artifactory Gallery.

EARTH - WYNN - FIRE Exhibit

2011-10-24T14:23:00.000-07:00

This is the final look on the piece I call "Diaspora" after aluminum was added.
This and eight other sculptures plus some 2D art by me is just part of this Fridays (10-28) event EARTH-WYNN-FIRE exhibit.

2011-10-05T07:20:00.001-07:00

2011-10-05T07:07:00.000-07:00

The Artifactory Gallery Exhibit

2011-09-29T05:27:00.000-07:00

This is the first show where I will be exhibiting my new "Three Dimensional" artwork accompanied by two of the most acclaimed artists Daniel Wynn and Rhonda Bristol.
I have produced 9 pieces for your enjoyment.
This event is free and open to the "art buying" public.

New Painting at Jax Port Gallery

2011-09-14T06:19:00.000-07:00

"River Sitters" by Marsha Hatcher

The Art Center Cooperative is proud to announce a special exhibition entitled "Our River, Our Muse, Our St. Johns". This exhibition, on display at JAXPORT Gallery through Oct. 7, is being presented as the lead in to an exciting new children's art program currently under development. The program will provide art workshops for a group of selected students focusing on the activities of our port and the ecology of our river.

2011-08-15T10:16:00.000-07:00

This is the next sculpture I am currently working on . My inspiration for this one came from one on my all time favorite sculptor Elizabeth Catlett. Look her up !

Sculpture Art by Marsha Hatcher

2011-08-15T10:00:00.000-07:00

2011-08-10T21:34:00.000-07:00

I call this one "Daddy's Girl."
This series of work starts with a 20" circle. Why 20" circle you ask? I'ts the size of my garbage can lid. Why a circle? I'll tell you later.

2011-08-10T21:15:00.000-07:00

I've been very busy this summer working on some 3D art and can not wait to show off what Iv'e been doing.
I have now completed four more new pieces which I will be posting soon.

A "3D" moment in my career

2011-07-17T20:36:00.000-07:00

This is the second wooden sculpture in a series. I want to turn part of my attention away from the 2D towards the 3D. Working in the 3Dementional is a little more challenging than working in the 2D. Each piece I complete is extremely satisfying and I seem to get a little better with each one.

Jazz Inspired art by Marsha Hatcher

2011-06-13T15:53:00.000-07:00

"Jazz In Jax Night II"

"Jazz Post 08"

"THe Horn"

"Jax Jazz " "The keyboards"

"Jazz In Jax" og/red

"Maim Street Jazz"

"River City Rumble"

"JazzMan"

Jax @ The Ritz

2011-05-26T20:20:00.000-07:00

Look for this mixed medium called "Jax at the Ritz" at The Art Center Studio Gallery on Hogan St. downtown just in time for the 2011 Jacksonville, FL. Jazz Festival

A Brush With Nature

2011-04-10T17:57:00.000-07:00

"Lake View"

The Paint Out at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens this weekend was a great opportunity for me to see if I could "Hang" with some of this region's top notch plein air landscape artists. This was a first for me and I did get 6 paintings completed over the 3 days in "the woods." 37 artists over 3 days created some very beautiful works of art to help raise funds for this wonderful nature trail. Many thanks to all who play a roll from the beginning to the end to help make this event possible and especially the "Art Buyers."

"Cypress Reflections"

"The Lake Watcher"

"Artist At the Arborebum"

"Bird Perch"

"View From the Other Side"

"Rageing Tide" by Marsha Hatcher

2011-03-31T11:17:00.000-07:00

A large bold colored acrylic painting titled "Rageing Tide" by Marsha Hatcher was selected for the Maritime Musing Exhibit at The Art Center. The Opening Exhibit starts today at 6PM 229 Hogan St. studio/gallery.

2011-03-31T11:04:00.000-07:00

"The Messenger" oil on canvas "Nigerian Angels" acrylic on linen

2011-03-31T10:35:00.000-07:00

"Yard Birds" - Acrylic on Linen " Daddy's Arms"

2011-02-17T13:56:00.000-08:00

Black History Month reception at the Governor's Mansion 2-24-2011

THE ART CENTER FEB 2011 FEATURED ARTIST

2011-01-14T18:17:00.000-08:00

FIRST PLACE WINNER!

2010-11-28T17:57:00.000-08:00

This oil painting called "Liberty's Torch" was selected as the 1st Place winner of The Art Center's COST OF FREEDOM Exhibit. The exhibit is on display at 229 Hogan St until Nov. 15th.

ART VENTURES EXHIBIT 2010

2010-11-04T18:47:00.000-07:00

Artist Marsha Hatcher - one of 91 individual artists selected by The
Community Foundation of Jacksonville
and The Cummer Museum to exhibit in the Art Ventures Exhibit at The Cummer Mueseum.
Two of my paintings, "Playwear" and "My Brother's Keeper" will be on display from Nov. 18 - Jan.2, 2011

Three Artists Exhibit @ The Grune Family Gallery

2010-11-04T18:13:00.000-07:00

Pablo Rivera
Annelies Dykgraaf
Marsha Hatcher
Featured Visual Artists
during the stage performance
of Gem of the Ocean-
Directed by Barbara Colaciello
of PLAYERS BY THE SEA

click to enlarge

Riverside Veiw of the City

2010-09-29T19:36:00.000-07:00

Acrylic by MHatcher

Working artist...M.Hatcher

2010-09-29T19:30:00.000-07:00

"First Place"

2010-09-09T19:39:00.000-07:00

Artist Marsha Hatcher was the first Place winner of JCAAA's annual Images Of Diginity Exhibit held at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum.
The exhibit runs through Sept. 29, 2010.

"Joseph's Coat" by Marsha Hatcher
oil on board

Imagination Square

2010-08-30T06:47:00.000-07:00

Look for my square on the grid @ MOCA this Wednesday ArtWalk.

A Visual Perspective by Marsha Hatcher

2010-08-11T11:10:00.000-07:00

I wanted you to see a few pages of my book...
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1510917?ce=blurb_ew&utm_source=widget

A Visual Perspective by Art of people For people who collect Art by Marsha W. Hatcher

Make Your Own Book

A Visual Perspective by Marsha W. Hatcher

Images Of Dignity 2010

2010-08-05T11:08:00.000-07:00

I am working on an oil painting for the Images of Dignity Exhibit hosted by JCAAA which will open to the public on August 31 @ The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum downtown Jacksonville. All are welcomed. Free Admission.

NEW PAINTING by Marsha Hatcher

2010-06-06T17:33:00.000-07:00

I call this one : "BASE IN THE CITY"
It is 24 x 30 acrylic on hardboard. The recent Jacksonville Jazz Festival was my inspiration to paint this one - which depicts a base player and the rising sun over the city of Jacksonville.

Jax Jazz Fest 2010

2010-06-01T13:37:00.000-07:00

First Place winner in Art In the Heart Jazz Festival Exhibit

ANGEL Exhibit @ Gallery 1037 (Reddi Arts)

2010-05-04T05:17:00.000-07:00

I have six paintings on exhibit at the Reddi Arts Gallery 1037 Hendricks Ave.

The exhibit also includes art from four other talented artists.

Exhibit runs May/June.

Happenings @ MOCA

2010-04-27T07:07:00.000-07:00

Please join me and Tracie Thorton at The Museum Of Contemporary Art this Thursday April 29

from 6 - 8:30PM.

"HerStory" by artist Marsha Hatcher

2010-04-17T20:13:00.000-07:00

Marsha Hatcher will have a solo exhibit at The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum from May 5 - June 30 Opening reception is Thursday May 6th 6pm - 8pm. Free admission.

RIVERCITY RUMBLE by Marsha Hatcher

2010-04-10T19:33:00.000-07:00

The Official 2010 Jacksonville Jazz poster now available.
for more info: www.jaxjazzfest.com

"GROWING" by Marsha Hatcher

2010-02-26T03:40:00.000-08:00

If you want to see this piece you will have to visit

the Community Foundation of Jacksonville in their

new location @ Riverside and Dora.

My First Solo exhibit of 2010

2010-01-07T03:39:00.000-08:00

Florida State College

(North Campus) Gallery

The Gallery is located on

the first floor of Bldg C.

room C-122

for more info call 904-766-6786

ADINKRA SYMBOL ABSTRACT

2009-12-07T06:47:00.000-08:00

"HELP ME" by Marsha Hatcher

can be view at The Ritz LaVilla

Museum Through Our Eyes 2009/10

Exhibit

NEW PAINTING by Marsha Hatcher

2009-12-07T06:29:00.000-08:00

This oil

painting can been seen at the Lavilla Museum "Each One Teach One" Through Our Eyes 09 -10 exhibit.

THROUGH OUR EYES 2009

2009-11-17T04:31:00.000-08:00

I have several pieces in this years exhibit. Something familiar and

something a little different.

BEACH BIRD by Marsha Hatcher

2009-09-23T20:10:00.000-07:00

16 x 20
oil on panel

NEW PAINTING by Marsha Hatcher

2009-09-23T19:27:00.000-07:00

" Raging Tropical High Tide In Red Chaos"

30 x 40 acrylic on canvas

WOMEN CENTER EXHIBIT Oct 1, 2009

2009-09-21T16:55:00.000-07:00

I will be exhibiting 10 of my "Mission Inspired" paintings in this show.

(click to enlarge)

Images from the past

2009-08-20T18:57:00.000-07:00

"Recreate"

Studio Time

2009-08-20T18:44:00.000-07:00

MOTHER WITH CHILD by MHat

2009-08-11T20:27:00.000-07:00

"Mother With Child"

acrylic on paper

19 x 28

(available)

Table Bay - Cape Town, South Africa

2009-08-05T19:38:00.000-07:00

Cape Town, South Africa

2009-08-05T19:26:00.000-07:00

Malawian women with a mission

2009-07-29T13:54:00.000-07:00

Malawi, Africa young adults

2009-07-29T13:49:00.000-07:00

Magee and friends (Malawian young people) I meet on the mission field.

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED !!!!

2009-07-22T04:49:00.000-07:00

Will post pictures of the trip soon.

OFF TO AFRICA July 09

2009-07-07T19:38:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all your prayers and support which alone with the grace of God I will be traveling to Malawi, Africa on a mission trip. It is my prayer that we, members of First Baptist Church of Mandarin taskforce, will be a blessing to the people of Malawi.

Be Blessed.

"Mini" Landscape by M.Hatcher

2009-06-15T19:47:00.000-07:00

4 x 5 acrylic

AWARD OF MERIT plus THE PEOPLES CHOICE

2009-06-15T19:14:00.000-07:00

"Red Flowers" 4 x 5 acrylic painting (SOLD)

THE "MINI" RESULT

2009-06-15T18:32:00.000-07:00

The Mini Collection Exhibit where
I received a "Merit Award" plus "The People Choice."

AND THE WINNER IS...

2009-06-03T07:43:00.000-07:00

Romie Blackshear
had the winning
ticket for the
"Pleated Construct"
painting by
artist Marsha Hatcher.
CONGRATULATION
ROMIE!

THE TIMES UNION - MANDARIN SUN EDITION - NEWSPAPER

2009-05-10T14:43:00.000-07:00

DAN SCANLAN/StaffMarsha Hatcher lined up some of her paintings for her Art as a Mission show. The pictures depict scenes she saw in Malawi, Africa, in 2007 when she went on a mission trip with her church.

The children gazed with wide-open eyes at the artworks as Mandarin artist Marsha Hatcher arranged them on one wall at the Art Center Gallery at 31 W. Adams St. Monday afternoon.
Some gazed with questions in their eyes, others with curiosity, just as Hatcher saw them when she visited their Malawi villages in 2007 as part of a First Baptist Church of Mandarin mission trip to Africa.
The artist said painting these images wasn't what she originally planned when she did her church's volunteer work in Africa. But the photographs she returned with planted a seed for a series of works that show life in that poor country, and fund future church mission trips for her and others.
"I thought 'What can I do?' I didn't want to beg for all the contributions. I needed to contribute something, so I had to do what I knew how to do," Hatcher said. "It seems like I got the easiest part. I just create the art."
The church's pastor, the Rev. Gary Williams Sr., said Hatcher's artworks are creative, and so is her fundraising effort as they prepare for their next Malawi trip later this year.
"Wow, that's amazing. People have been quite creative in what they have done [to raise funds for mission trips]," Williams said. "She is going on the trip this year and that is what makes it so amazing. She is one who can capture the moment. She has a keen eye for painting the moment."
The church at 3990 Loretto Road began a mission outreach into the 45,000-square-mile country of Malawi in southeast Africa in 2001. Volunteers have since erected roofs on 40 churches, donated food, education, Bibles and financial support to residents, and begun building a Village of Hope to teach residents how to read, write and work.
Hatcher said she's loved art since she was a child in Georgia, and furthered that with a degree in art from Albany State University. A full-time staff member at an art gallery in Jacksonville's Lakewood area, she is a founding member of the Jacksonville Consortium of African American Artists.
It was a trip with a friend to do some mission work in Nigeria that sparked another desire, and she decided to go on her own church's 2007 mission to Malawi.
One job during the Malawi mission was ironic - painting directional signs to rural churches so people could find them. She also helped give out clothing to the needy. And like any visitor to a new country, she brought a camera and shot pictures she turned into art.
"I didn't go with the intention of creating a whole lot of art. The art just fell into place," she said. "Then after I looked at all the photographs I had taken, the recurring shots were children."
The idea to make and sell the paintings to raise money so she and others could go on the church's missions was a "no-brainer," she said. Using only white paint on black fabric, her works show wide-eyed children staring out from the frames, one clinging to a mother, others with older siblings baby-sitting younger siblings.
Hatcher spent Monday afternoon hanging her artwork, arranging them, then rearranging them.
"It matters what goes next to each other," she said, a hand on her chin as she stepped back to look. "Most people wouldn't even notice, but I do."
The works are on display through Saturday, May 30, with original paintings selling for $350 to $600 and prints available, some for $35 each.

TAC FEATURED ARTISTS FOR MAY 2009

2009-03-30T18:09:00.000-07:00

This show is a collection of inspired paintings by artist Marsha Hatcher from the mission fields of Africa. The sale of any works or prints directly benefit the 2009 Mission To Malawi, Africa trip. Donations are welcomed and taxed deductible.

THE BABYSITTER

2009-03-16T18:52:00.000-07:00

While in Africa I saw many little girls with a child wrapped around them, they were sometime not much older than the brother or sister they cared for.

(prints available from the artist)

SEND ME

2009-03-11T20:05:00.000-07:00

On July 8, 2009, I will be departing on a missions’ trip to Malawi, Africa for 10 days with First Baptist Church of Mandarin. We will be going to minister to the villagers of that region and assist the Mandarin Mission taskforce in their efforts to share the Gospel and show the love of Jesus Christ.

I am considering this trip as not only an outreach to impact people for Christ but also an opportunity for me to grow in my faith as a Christian. I am looking forward to the challenges that taking a step of faith will bring and also the rewards in spiritual growth. But it is the opportunity to serve others for our Lord Jesus Christ that offers me the greatest joy.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and minister, and I am asking you to join me. I seek your support and prayers for this venture. If you are able to financially assist with this trip, I would ask that you forward any donation with a check or money order payable to First Baptist Church Of Mandarin with my name on the memo line. The trip is being funded entirely through donations and by those going on the mission trip. Every penny collected will be used to directly benefit our outreach to the Malawian villagers and the taskforce.

I thank you in advance for your prayers and financial support. May God Bless you Richly!

Marsha

"WAITING" by Marsha Hatcher

2009-03-11T15:32:00.000-07:00

"This little girl I met on my last trip to Africa. I thought she was waiting for her mother or father but later realized that she was waiting for me - to take her picture".

acrylic on hard board (available for purchase)

2009-02-10T19:54:00.000-08:00

"SECURED"
acrylic painting
by Marsha Hatcher

(prints available from the artist)

2009-01-26T11:15:00.000-08:00

All my life I have worked to be able to earn my living, but I thought that one could do good painting without attracting attention to one's private life. Certainly, an artist wishes to raise himself intellectually as much as possible, but the man must remain obscure. The pleasure must be found in the work.
P.Cezanne

PEACE TILE ART PROJECT

2009-01-23T05:02:00.000-08:00

Volunteer Jax (HandsOn) project

at St. Claire Evans Academy

HOLIDAY PLANT

2009-01-23T04:49:00.000-08:00

Abstract study by MHatcher

Glad you asked...

2009-01-20T04:54:00.000-08:00

"Black and white paintings requires an extreme amount of details to make up for the like of any other added colors."

SWADDLING CLOTHES II BY MHaT

2009-01-20T04:49:00.000-08:00

This is the second

painting of "Swaddling Clothes"

MY BROTHER'S KEEPER II

2009-01-19T19:55:00.000-08:00

acrylic painting by Marsha Hatcher

"EYE OF THE BEHOLDER" by MHat

2009-01-15T04:33:00.000-08:00

This is one of three paintings (Pleated Construct) on exhibit at The Women Center's "Primary Colors" exhibit.

NEW PAINTING

2009-01-15T04:26:00.000-08:00

"MY BROTHER'S KEEPER"

"Pepper Pickers"

2008-12-07T18:48:00.000-08:00

Village Play Wear

2008-12-07T17:37:00.000-08:00

Nigerian Series

16.5 x 11.5 acrylic painting

"SWADDLING CLOTHES"

2008-10-31T19:05:00.000-07:00

Another painting in the series of Nigerian inspired images.

This painting is an acrylic on linen and sized at 10 x 12.

THE SPIRIT

2008-10-15T19:46:00.001-07:00

24 X 30

Oil painting

on panel

The Spirit of God, His Son,

Peace from the debt He paid.

WOMEN CENTER'S INVITATIONAL ART EXHIBIT 2008

2008-10-14T14:50:00.000-07:00

"THREE" (pleated construct)

2008-09-04T04:57:00.000-07:00

16 x 26 original acrylic by Marsha Hatcher

"A BRIGHT IDEA" by M. Hatcher

2008-08-19T09:02:00.000-07:00

Original acrylic painting (Pleated Construct)

"RIVERSIDE SUNSET"

2008-08-12T18:19:00.000-07:00

This is an original "Pleated Construct" of the walk alone the St. John River (Jax., FL) It is of the same view but two different styles of painting.

(front view)

"Pleated Construct"

2008-07-15T05:57:00.000-07:00

This Pleated Constuct

is a combination of

Tribal Markings

and The Thinker

called

"TRIBAL THINKER"

is framed and

ready for

purchase.

for more info

e-mail me

front view as shown

ART UNLEASHED

2008-07-14T20:02:00.000-07:00

This little guy

"Puppy Love"

I painted especially

for The Art Unleashed

fund raising event which

is held on July 17th and 18th.

"Bid big and bid often" "It's

for the animal."

Boys At The Gate

2008-06-17T19:15:00.000-07:00

These guys always waited to speak to me each day.

Nigerian Inspired Series

"Pleated Construct"

2008-06-13T21:18:00.000-07:00

"Growing Mama" is currently on display @
The LaVilla Museum.

This is something a little
different from what I
normally do. I call it
"Pleated Construct" it
is a creative way
of displaying two images
of my work at once.
You have to see it
to belive it.

THROUGH OUR EYES 2008

2008-06-10T15:41:00.000-07:00

I will be exhibiting several new "Pleated Constructs"

at the 2008 exhibit.

Pleated Construct

2008-05-29T18:30:00.000-07:00

Blending of two images.

"Sitter Boys"

"Pleated Construct "

2008-05-11T19:24:00.000-07:00

This is one of the images that will be on exhibit at the 2008 Through Our Eyes exhibi : "Everything Must Change."

"8:15 Dance"
(Pleated Construct)

2008-04-07T16:57:00.000-07:00

"Art is just something that human beings need to do. Some get to make art every day. Most just make their art when they get the chance. History does not care. History gets the work".
P. Brown

TRIBAL TEARS

2008-04-03T19:21:00.000-07:00

Nigerian inspired painting

by Marsha Hatcher.

This little girl has the responsibilty

of caring for her younger

brother although she appeared

to be only 7 years old herself.

The look in her eyes were haunting

to me.

Photo by Yuka

2008-03-30T16:45:00.000-07:00

This is a photograph

taken of me

by Yuka Hatcher (age 5)

"Tribal Markings"

2008-03-11T19:44:00.000-07:00

"The Baby Sitter II"

2008-03-11T19:13:00.000-07:00

"Daddy's Arms"

2008-03-11T19:07:00.000-07:00

One of what will be more to come of the "Nigerian Series."

INSPIRED BY DAVID DRISKELL

2008-02-29T04:55:00.000-08:00

Artist David C. Driskell and artist Marsha Hatcher at UNF. Dr. Driskell sigh one of his new books EVOLUTION Five Decades Of Printmaking.

CREATIVE PROCESS

2008-02-14T04:48:00.000-08:00

I am currently working on Nigerian inspired art. I will be posting some of the images very soon. MHat

My Trip To Nigeria

2008-01-21T20:31:00.000-08:00

2008-01-21T20:28:00.000-08:00

Nigerian Sunset

DRAWING WITH PAINT by M Hatcher

2007-10-25T04:52:00.000-07:00

Art on display

through the month

of October @

The Art Center Co-op

Gallery (downtown Jax)