About Hatter Marie

Hatter Marie is a multidisciplinary visual artist based in the Tri-State area, working at the intersection of fine art, photography, textile design, and creative consultation. With a foundation in classical art training and over a decade of professional experience, her work blends traditional techniques with modern themes, often exploring emotional depth, symbolism, and social progress. Whether painting, stitching, or collaborating with other creatives, Hatter’s practice is grounded in storytelling, atmosphere, and intention.

Above all, Hatter is passionate about helping others find their creative voice. She currently offers one-on-one and group instruction across various disciplines—including painting, photography, and textiles—and provides tailored consultations for artists and makers at all stages of their journey. With particular expertise in leatherwork and textile-based arts, she brings hands-on industry knowledge to her advisory work. Her approach is empathetic, insightful, and honest, making her a valuable partner for creatives looking to refine their work, explore new mediums, or move forward with a project. While her consultation services are currently focused on textiles, Hatter’s long-term vision includes expanding into roles that support artists more broadly, such as curatorial planning, event hosting, and project management.

Fine Art

Hatter's roots are in fine art, having been classically trained in watercolor and oil painting. Over time, she’s grown to favor acrylics and mixed media for their flexibility and vivid expression, though her work still carries the precision and depth of her traditional training. Her paintings are often layered with surreal and symbolic elements, pulling from personal themes, emotional narratives, and imaginative concepts. She has exhibited work since her teenage years, with select pieces sold through galleries and art events. Regardless of the medium, her fine art practice is driven by a desire to create meaning and evoke connection.

Photography

Hatter’s photography is a key part of her creative identity, with her style deeply rooted in mood, concept, and narrative. She specializes in artistic and conceptual shoots that explore dark art, death positivity, and progressive themes—producing imagery that challenges, comforts, and provokes thought in equal measure. Her digital photography has been featured in exhibitions and published internationally, earning recognition for its emotional tone and cinematic atmosphere.

In addition to digital work, Hatter also has a strong appreciation for analog formats. She works with both 35mm and instant film, favoring their organic textures and unpredictability. Film photography plays an important role in her creative exploration, often serving as a meditative counterbalance to her more polished digital projects. Whether behind the lens or developing in the darkroom, she sees photography as a vital medium for capturing human experience and memory.

Photo Retouching & Editing

With advanced expertise in Photoshop, Hatter provides professional-grade photo editing and retouching. Her skill set includes color grading, compositing, and detailed image cleanup, all handled with an artist’s sensitivity to tone and texture. She frequently offers editing support to fellow photographers and creative collaborators, ensuring that the final image feels both polished and authentic.

Graphic Design

Hatter brings her fine art eye into the world of graphic design, specializing in print and product design. From branding assets and promotional materials to product packaging and layout work, she approaches design with an intuitive sense of balance and narrative. Her previous projects have included magazine spreads, books, and custom branding for creative businesses. Each design blends aesthetics with functionality, crafted to resonate with both clients and audiences.

Textile & Leather Arts

With over ten years of professional experience in leatherwork, Hatter is highly skilled in creating both functional and decorative pieces. Her textile art practice includes custom accessories, wearable art, and surface embellishment, often blending fine craft with personal symbolism. While leather remains her primary specialty, she also works with fabrics and fiber, incorporating techniques like hand-stitching, appliqué, and fabric manipulation. These textile skills are also part of her current full-time role, where she continues to offer both commissions and consultations related to material-based projects.

Sculpture & Ceramics

Hatter also explores sculptural forms in both small-scale sculpture and ceramics. While her access to these mediums is limited, they remain an important part of her broader practice. She enjoys creating tactile, expressive forms and is always open to specialty projects or collaborative work involving three-dimensional media. Her sculptural pieces, like her paintings and photographs, are shaped by mood, symbolism, and emotional resonance.

Creative Vision

While Hatter wears many hats, her ultimate goal is to inspire and uplift others through art. She envisions a future where her time is spent teaching, mentoring, and collaborating with fellow creatives—offering support not just as an artist, but as a reliable creative partner. Though she does not formally work as an artist manager or curator, she naturally gravitates toward helping others organize ideas, plan exhibitions, and bring their work into the world. Her dream is to foster an inclusive, creatively rich community where artists can thrive—and to be a source of honest, practical guidance along the way.

For inquiries about creative consultations, private classes, or specialty projects, feel free to reach out directly. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, feedback, or a collaborator who truly understands the creative process, Hatter Marie is here to help.