Vibrant art from recycled greeting cards
Janice Hayes-Cha started creating art from get-well cards while recovering from cancer and now collects greeting cards from everyone, sorted by color in her studio. She loves to capture the complexity of iconic places with pieces that convey emotion, humor and love. Quirky cityscapes, landscapes, and nature scenes that celebrate color are her specialty.
My Favorite Places
Massachusetts & Boston
Philadelphia
Water & Nautical
Landscapes, Flowers & Nature
About Janice’s Art
While recovering from my second bout of cancer in my early forties, I looked at a big box of get well cards by my bed and started making small collages inspired by all the flowers that friends sent me. Now I collect cards from all over and create art that captures the quirky beauty of my favorite places and gives new life to the sentiments expressed in the cards.
Read more about Janice’s process, watch a video and find out how she makes her art.
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Ireland Landscapes
I have completed the landscapes that I began during my artist residency in Ireland this past spring! Check out my originals page to see them all. Two landscapes will be shown at the TAG Gallery in SOWA during the month of September. The opening reception for the...
Headed to Ireland!
I have some big news to share: I’m heading to Ireland for a month-long artist residency at Greywood Arts in County Cork. It’s an opportunity to create some art without distractions and to be inspired by the scenery in my favorite country. I will have a cozy bedroom...
New Art Winter Series
Last winter, I spent countless days walking around this pond, soaking in the low sun and long shadows. It was a perfect season for skating—cold and clear, with little snow. Having grown up skating on ponds, I love to see the ice filled with hockey players and skaters...