by Raina, a lifelong artist behind Stonerainartistry
Art has been a part of my life since the beginning. I was the kid who always carried crayons around and sketched anything I could. I grew up in very rural Vermont and spend hours on end playing alone in the forests. To me everything was beautiful, rays of sun on morning dew, hush of wings flashing by, smell of soft, thick moss beneath my feet. I realized that I could not express all I saw with just words, there needed to be more. For many years painting, sketching and pastels became my medium.
I was diagnosed with RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) a few years ago, I now can only use my hands for brief periods of time throughout the day and even then it’s troublesome. I felt I needed to find a new medium, one that I could work around this restriction. Jewelry – yes, capture the wonder of my world in wearable art. My husband created special vises and other tools that I could use and then I began my new art venture! Art is too much an integral part of who I am to just throw in the towel. Now, my art gives me wings to fly.
I hope I can create works of art that people enjoy wearing and calls to their unique soul! I love to make custom pieces with personal items that people send to me and say “make this special”. What can I do for you?
Very beautiful pieces. I’m glad that you found the art of jewelry making to express your creativeness with. Sorry to hear about your condition. I couldn’t imagine what it’s like to not have total use of your hands. I’m a creative sort too, and had a clothing business many years ago where I designed, made patterns, sewed and sold my own clothing and knick knacks. My hands were everything in that endeavor as you know, from pinning patterns to fabric, cutting them out, sitting and sewing them together at the machine and hand stitching when needed. My heart goes out to you, because I know how important your hands really are!
Bless your husband for making you those special tools. That’s great!
Will be back to check out more when I can.
Take care!
Thank you so much for your wonderful comments! I am now following you on twitter.