Outline and another flower done. This one is helenium, which are connected to tears, thanks to Greek mythology. #wips #worksinprogress #embroideryartist #preamble #flowers

First flowers done - sheep sorrel and adder's tongue. Sheep sorrel is bitter and adder's tongue resembles the forked tongue of a snake. Did I mention I did research? #wips #worksinprogress #embroideryartist #flowermeanings #embroidery

Many thanks to the kiddo & bestie for letting me bounce ideas off them for this piece. I've done so much research on flower meanings & moving them around. I haven't used this much tracing paper in years (I'm a real life cut & paste girl). #preamble #embroideryartist #wips #worksinprogress #flowers

What in the world am I doing? Well, multitasking for one thing, but also planning something with a wee bit o' whimsy. 😉 #funny #artlife #wips #theartprocess #757artist

Sneaky peaky. #worksinprogress #wips #embroideryartist #lettering #preamble

My idea for this piece was to make a flower with the Pride flag colors, but in neon. Y'all... This finished piece brings me JOY. She kinda looks like she's glowing from within 🌈 Happy Pride. Never dull your rainbow. #pridejewelry #beadartist #beadweaving #beadedflowers #pridemonth

Honored that Hope from a Raven has been selected for Small Expressions 2026! This juried traveling exhibition from the Handweavers Guild of America, Inc. features outstanding small-scale fiber artwork and tours the U.S. through May 2027. #SmallExpressions2026 #FiberArt #TextileArtist

Progress!!!! I'm really loving these neon rainbow colors. Now, for the center, leaves and chain! #wips #worksinprogress #miyukidelica #pridejewelry #beadartist

It's time for Pride at the Virginia Zoo!!!! Let's goooooo! See also pic 4. Revenge....... #virginiazoo #virginiaartist #pridejewelry #pride🌈 #norfolkva

Working on a little neon rainbow flower. Just got home from test driving my fourth ev. Settled on a car, now I need to get a charger put in at the house. Anyone in the 757 have suggestions? #miyukidelica #wips #worksinprogress #neoncolors #seedbeads

Did my mannequin deserve to be stabbed? Maybe. You don't know what she did. Besides, she might be into acupuncture. #wips #worksinprogress #superduobeads #beadartist #purple

New big piece in progress. Got an invite for a jewelry show and thought I'd, ya know, make some jewelry. #wips #superduo #worksinprogress #purple #beadartist

So neat to see the different takes on the theme of Ebb and Flow at the opening tonight. I went literal with my Under the Sea necklace, but others interpreted the theme in so many incredible ways. #beadartist #beadwork #coralreef #virginiagalleries #vibedistrict

Catch me in Phabulous Phoebus this Sunday from 12-6 and then at the Virginia Zoo next Saturday from 5:00-8:30 for Pride Night. I'll have these and other Pride Jewelry, as well as some of my other jewelry and more for you to take home! #pridejewelry #pridemonth #pride🌈 #phoebusva #virginiazoo

Dropped "Under the Sea" off at the Virginia Beach Art Center today for Ebb and Flow. The reception is this Friday from 6-8 and is always a good time. #beadartist #beadwork #coralreef #artlife

Still working on this piece. I sacrificed the clock in our den (aka D&D room) because the hubs mentioned a thing and I went "ooooooo." When you mention something to an ADHD artist, we squirrel so hard, imagining how tomake that happen. #wips.#worksinprogress #embroidery #hands #time

I can't post the piece currently in front of me because it's for the Bay School's "Bay of Secrets" show, but you can see this one in progress about time slipping through your fingers. #embroideryartist #wips #worksinprogress #watchparts #hands

Oh hello, what's this? Just me actually doing some branding. TAA by Jama, for all of your wearable art needs. I'm so happy with how these turned out ❤️ Tags by FindingBox. #jewelryartist #beadartist #brandidentity #branding #virginiaartist

Finally had a chance to see "Feminine Spirit" at the Virginia Beach Art Center. My little version of me is hanging on for dear life. #embroideryartist #mixedmediafiber #femininespirit #virginiabeach #virginiaartist

Me and my ADHD. Sometimes I will see this mess and my anxiety will spike. and then sometimes, like this morning, I can do this and it'll help me. I can clear my mind and think of other things, get ideas for other pieces. #beadartist #beadlife #seedbeads #adhd #anxietyrelief

Come see me at Stockley Gardens Arts Festival this weekend! I have my mixed media and wearable art with me! #stockleygardensartfestival #beadartist #mixedmediaartist #norfolkva #ghentnfk

Mostly setup and ready to go. Just have a few things to finish in the morning. Today was an adventure. I setup by myself & had some adventures along the way (see 2nd pic where I missed the stake with the rubber mallet). Come see me in booth C-29! #norfolkva #beadartist #fiberartist #artfestival

It's this weekend! I got the totes rearranged, the van packed, and the final touches on a few small pieces. I'm ready to get all setup for this weekend! Come see me in booth C-29 this weekend! #virginiaartist #norfolkva #stockleygardensartfestival #beadartist #mixedmediaartist

She's done! I present "Under the Sea." Some day I will get to go snorkeling or scuba diving around a coral reef. Some day. "Under the Sea," (c)2026, bead weaving (glass, thermally fused nylon), hidden metal snap. #beadartist #beadweaving #coralreef #underthesea #beadwork

The "When There Are Nine" show opened last night at the Offsite Gallery, and I jlcan't express how honored I am to have been included. The show runs through June 26 and will be the last show in this space before the Center is demolished. #rbg #embroideryartist #beadartist #norfolkva #womenartists♀️

Come take a class with me! Intro to Bead Work, four week course, Tuesdays from May 12-June 2, 1:00-3-30pm. artcentervb.networkforgood.com/events/99889... #artteacher #vibedistrict #virginiabeach #artclasses #beadartist

I'm a fool. Sent The Daily Beans Good News and left out my name 😂 Helllloooo AG and DG! I'm Jama ❤️ Thank you for shouting out the When There Are Nine show! @muellershewrote.com @dgcomedy.bsky.social #dailybeanspodcast #rbg #artgalleries #virginiaartist #womenartists

Oh it's a teaching storytime! Been teaching at an after school program and things.... Well, the struggle bus arrived and never left 😂 #artlife #artteacher #virginiaartist #beadweaving #storytime

Join us for day 2 of Richmond Arts in the Park! The weather is absolutely gorgeous, and with 400 artists, you've got tons to choose from. Come see me in booth 1308! #richmondva #artsintheparkrva #mixedmediaartist #artfestival #virginiaartist

Come see me in Byrd Park by the Carrillon this weekend! Here at Richmond Arts in the Park May 2-3, Sat 11-6 and Sun 11-5. Catch me me booth 1308! #virginiaartist #richmondva #artsintheparkrva #artfestival #mixedmediaartist

All set up and ready to go! It's our 1st time at Richmond Arts in the Park, and this time it's just my mixed media. If you're around, come see us this weekend in booth 1308! Prints and cards get put out in the morning 😉 #richmondva #mixedmediaart #mixedmediafiberart #artfestival #virginiaartist

Just a little turtle skull and some beaded flowers. Trying to finish up a few pieces before Richmond Arts in the Park. "From Death, Life III," mixed media fiber #skulls #turtleskull #beadwork #beadedflowers #virginiaartist

Coral reefs are so much fun to put into mixed media fiber. The textures are just... Fun. "Coral Reef III," mixed media fiber (glass, wool, cotton, felt, nylon), coming with me to Richmond Arts in the Park this weekend. #coralreef #mixedmediafiber #embroidery #beadembroidery #needlefelting

All set up and ready for shoppers at the HRA Art Show in Newport News. The show is this Saturday and Sunday, 10-5 and 10-3. I've got an array of mixed media, fiber, and wearable art, along with prints and note cards! #artshows #jewelryartist #mixedmediaartist #fiberartist #newportnewsva

Went to the Jamestown Settlement for the first time the other day with 2 of the spawn. I only took photos of rigging (& the offspring). I'm inspired by the lines. They started an itch in the creative brain that I'll get to scratching... Eventually. #jamestown #artlife #sailrigging #ropes #artinspo

I still need to finish framing her, but man, I'm happy with how she turned out. Trying to come up with a name. Gimme some help? Ideas I've had are: Smashing the Glass Ceiling Mad as Hell Breaking Free Making Her Own Way #worksinprogress #glassceiling #fiberart #embroidery #needlefelting

Busted out the scroll frame for this one. How about some words of wisdom from RBG during these trying times? #wips #worksinprogress #embroideryartist #rbg #embroidery

She's had it up to here with your glass ceiling. #wips #worksinprogress #embroideryartist #needlefelting #mixedmedia

This one's for my fellow perimenopausal Gen X ladies out there, holding on to the end of that rope with everything they have. "End of My Rope," (c)2026, mixed media #genx #mixedmediaart #fiberart #virginiaartist #hangingon

Had a great time at The Four Seasons opening at the Virginia Beach Art Center. I forgot to snag individual shots of my pieces, so enjoy some photo booth shots. Also, shout out to my mom for this dress. It's perfect. #beadartist #beadweaving #beadwork #virginiaartist #virginiabeach

Next wip in the hoop... What is she punching? #wips #worksinprogress #embroideryartist #embroidery #fist

Join me for a 4 week Intro to Beadwork course at Virginia Beach Art Center! Starting Mar 12 and running through Jun 2, spend your Tuesday afternoons learning bead weaving & embroidery. Link in my bio or visit artcentervb.org to register. #beadartist #beadwork #artteacher #artclasses #beadclasses

I've been super busy this last week, so progress on this piece is slower than normal. The next few days aren't any less crazy, so fingers crossed I get this where I want it. #wips #worksinprogress #mixedmediafiberart #embroidery #fiberart

Just hanging with some Chihulys. Check out the NFK Glass Circuit today at the d'Art Center, Perry Glass Studio at the Chrysler Museum, and Glass Light Hotel & Gallery. The event runs until 4pm. #nfkglasscircuit #norfolkva #glasslighthotel #perryglassstudio #glassart

For the Camera to Brush show at the Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center. I decided to base my piece off my own photo instead of picking one up. I took this Columbine photo when Alan & I were at a local garden center. #columbineflower #beadartist #beadedflowers #virginiaartist #williamsburgva

Throwback Thursday to these three pieces that landed in a private collection back in 2009. I remember getting the sale notice and having to double check where I was sending the pieces. Pictured - The Harvest, Blue, and Time Standing Still. #beadartist #wearableart #necklaces #artjewelry #ᴛʙᴛ

This might be the third iteration, but I finally have a clear path forward with this one. There's a show coming up, with a theme of feminine spirit. Me? My spirit is barely hanging on right now. #hangingon #wips #worksinprogress #fiberart #embroideryartist

Today : enter show, drop off in Norfolk at Hilton The Main, pick up in VB at the Creative Well, back to Norfolk to update wall at d'Art & pick up supplies for class, teach class, then try to make it over a bridge back to Hampton. Yay? #artlife #hamptonroads #virginiaartist #mixedmediaart

Happy to say that Falling Leaves & The Only Flowers I can Grow will be part of The Four Seasons exhibition coming up at the Virginia Beach Art Center. The show will run April 3-26, w/ the opening reception on the 3rd from 6-8. #beadartist #beadweaving #wearableart #virginiagalleries #vibedistrict

"I Just Want a Hug" and "Snack Time" will be among the works in "On Point!" at d'Art. I love these little pieces. I need to bust out the wire and do some more stumpwork. I love work that pops out of the frame. #embroideryartist #contemporaryembroidery #octopus #hummingbirds #mixedmediafiberart