About joy
Exhibition Highlights
The Bronze Kingdom
Three Masks Inc Gallery
Orlando City Hall
African American Museum of Art in Deland
Mary McCleod Visual Arts Gallery in Daytona
Park Drive Gallery
Casselberry Art House
City Of Arts Urlando
Bloomingdales at Millenia
Kissimmee City Hall
Jamart Gallery
And many others
Joyce Hayes’ art transcends the ordinary, blending technical skill with profound emotional resonance. Each piece is a testament to her belief that art can stimulate emotions and positively influence lives.
Born in Newark, New Jersey, and raised in the small town of Boonton, Joyce Hayes has been passionate about art since childhood. Defying her parents’ expectations to pursue a career in nursing, Hayes followed her artistic calling, earning an Associate Degree in Commercial Art from Morris County Vocational Technical School. Her talent was recognized early, with award-winning illustrations of icons like Jimi Hendrix and Diana Ross.
Further refining her skills at The Newark School of Fine and Industrial Arts, Joyce explored Fashion and Pictorial Illustration. Her ability to capture the soul of her subjects, particularly through their eyes, has become a signature element of her work. Hayes’ dedication to blending pastel colors with her fingertips results in rich, lifelike images that evoke deep emotional responses. Her illustrations often appear to watch the viewer, creating an intimate connection between art and audience. Her versatility spans not only portraits but also other subjects, always with the intent of touching hearts and inspiring positivity.
