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, ceramics and creative consultation. With a foundation in fine art training and over twenty years 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, 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 dark 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.
Teaching, Classes & Workshops
Hatter Marie has been teaching art and craft disciplines since 2014, offering classes, workshops, and hands-on instruction across a variety of mediums. Her teaching includes leatherworking, fine art, and ceramics, with an emphasis on developing technical skills, creative confidence, and individual expression. She strives to create an inclusive, supportive learning environment where students can experiment with materials, explore new techniques, and develop their own creative voice.
Sculpture & Ceramics
Hatter explores sculptural forms through ceramics and three-dimensional art, with a particular specialization in hand-building and Asian ceramic techniques. Her practice is informed by training in Asia, which has deepened her appreciation for traditional methods, cultural influences, and the meditative nature of working with clay. She approaches ceramics as both a technical craft and an expressive art form, creating tactile, thoughtful pieces shaped by texture, form, and symbolism.
Creative Consultation
Hatter Marie offers creative consultation for artists and makers seeking guidance on projects, materials, and artistic development. Drawing on her multidisciplinary background and extensive professional experience, she provides thoughtful feedback, practical advice, and collaborative problem-solving, with particular expertise in textiles and leatherwork. Her approach is honest, supportive, and tailored to each individual's goals, helping creatives refine their ideas and move forward with confidence. She is also interested in supporting broader creative initiatives, including exhibition planning, collaborative projects, and community-focused events.
