October Beauty!

Some photos I took on my latest visit to the beach. Going there and sitting by the water fills me with peace.

Driftwood Journal!

I went to the beach the other day specifically to find a piece of driftwood to make a journal cover. It was a beautiful, warm, sunny day and there were many pieces of wood all over the place which I gathered and placed in my bag. I had almost given up on finding something when I looked down and there it was, my journal cover. Lol! I cut it in half to make front and back and I tea stained the pages for a rustic look and bound it all together with a natural twine. I'm very pleased with this journal and will head to the beach again soon to find more treasure.

Artisan Jewelry Times!

I made the cover of Artisan Jewelry Times! How cool is that!

Etched Journal Pendant!

This lovely little etched journal pendant is so cool! I have to make more.

Amazing!

Last night's sunset was one of the most incredible sights I have ever seen. This beach is a two minute drive from my home. Oh lucky me!

Questions and Answers!

I was invited by the folks over at Patience Brewster to participate in a Q&A artist spotlight! Patience, is an artist who does amazing work and is best known for her whimsical Christmas ornaments. 

 Here are my answers to the Q&A:

1. As a child, do you recall a significant moment when you felt truly
affected or inspired by any particular artwork or artist?

My grandmother had a painting that hung on her wall in her living room. It was a winter scene with a lovely tree-lined country road that led to a white wooden church. I felt peace when I looked at it and I wanted to paint like that myself. I did create several paintings of churches when I became an adult and winter scenes are one of my favorite things to paint.

 2. As an artist, what do you hope to convey with your work?

That there is beauty in absolutely everything and to inspire others to create.

3. What memorable responses have you had to your work?

I was at an art exhibition with other artists showing my work a few years ago and a girl came up to me and asked if I was Gina Cuff. I said that I was and she went on to tell me that my painting, a watercolor of some beach rocks, was amazing and that she was so inspired by my work. I hadn't been showing that long and her sincerity really touched my heart. I do get messages from people all the time telling me they love what I do, but I'll always remember her response to me and how it changed how I viewed myself.

4. What is your dream project?

I don't have a dream project, not really. It would be fun to share some creative time with other artists but I enjoy working in my studio on my own. I certainly wouldn't turn down an interesting opportunity if it presented itself to me.

5. What artists, of any medium, do you admire? (Famous or not!)

I love all mediums and I've tried most of them, however, oil remains my favorite. Vincent Van Gogh, William Bouguereau, Carl Larsson are some of my favorite painters. Susan Lenart Kazmer, Richard Salley and Nina Bagley are three jewelry artists whose work I admire very much.

New Etched Pieces!

Some beautiful new etched pieces I made using a brass spoons and copper pennies. I will be listing these pieces in my Etsy store this evening.

Spoon Pendant!

This very beautiful pendant was made from a hammered brass spoon and etched with a bird and stamped.

Book Marks!

Dance!

 

Mixed media resin pendant.

Sand Dollar Art!

I embellished a sand dollar I found on the beach in Marystown with paint, old newspaper, an image of a bird and some text cut from a book. A very cool piece of wearable art.

Resin Pendant!

Oh my goodness! Where did the month of August go? It was such an amazing month in many ways. The weather was gorgeous and made up for the dismal July we had, and it looks like September will be lovely.
This is a new resin pendant I will soon be listing in my Etsy Shop. These are so much fun to make.

Dream Big!

A hand bound journal made with coffee stained pages and Dream Big in type written text in a frame filled with resin. Very vintage looking.

New Journals!

Some pretty new journals I made for a local shop.

Getting Creative!

Hello!

Blue and Green!

July is now over and weather wise, it's been the worst July in history. I am so suffering from lack of sunshine. Luckily, I can go into the studio and not think about it for awhile. Here's a new bracelet made with blue glass cubes and one apple green cube. It's now available in my Etsy shop.

Mixed Metal Bracelet!

I really love this gorgeous mixed metal bracelet with the sweet little oxidized dragonfly charm. This beauty is now available in my Etsy shop

Pearl Dangle Bracelet!

This beautiful dangle bracelet is now available for sale in my Etsy shop.

Amazonite Earrings!

Sweet little wire wrapped amazonite earrings are available for sale in my Etsy shop. Hope everyone is doing well. xo

New Jewelry!

Available for sale in my Etsy shop.