Chapter 31: the plot is thickening but I’m still confused.
What 30 taught me:
- As it turns out, it only gets hotter from here.
- I still live with chaos, but with better skincare.
- I’m less innocent but WAY more interesting.
- Aging is a privilege.
- I’m just getting started.
Thank you all for the birthday wishes and those who celebrated with me, I hope to share many more years with all of you! ♥️
Life moves in waves… 🌊 it’s a constant flow of becoming. ✨
There’s an energy in water I keep returning to—how it shapes, carves, and transforms without ever standing still. That sense of movement lives within the Ripple Earrings, hand-formed in fine silver as part of my Ciclos Argent collection. Each curve, pattern and shape is a reflection of motion, evolution, and form in transition.
The Ripple earrings are a reminder of our primal connection to nature—and a reflection of our sense of self.
Limited designs are available online at cheryleve.com and in my Kansas City Crossroads studio.
I’ll also be sharing my work this summer at the Brookside Art Fair (May 1-3) and Prairie Village Art Show (May 29 - 31) I’d love to see you there!
THANK YOU to the amazing photoshoot team!! ❤️
Photo — @fivexmedia
Makeup — @shannab_artistry
Model — @lesliehacker13
#CherylEveAcostaSculpturaljewelry #WearableArtFashion #SculpturalJewelry #KansasCityArtist #kccrossroads
~ Another behind the scenes w/ model @lesliehacker13 (idky but profile shots are some of my favorite portraits as you can tell from my style of work)
Makeup by @lucreziamapellimua
Camera Gear, Lighting Equiptment & Settings for this photoshoot below.
📷 Camera Gear:
Sony's A7R2
Sigma ART 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Lens
⚙️ Camera Settings:
ISO 100
F5
1/250sec
*Photos taken at the 45mm end of the lens
💡 Lighting Equiptment:
AD400 PRO & AD300 PRO
☂️ Softboxes:
Godox S85T 33.5" Quick Release Umbrella
Glow EZ Lock 42" Collapsible Beauty Dish
~ Behind the scenes photoshoot w/ model @lesliehacker13 using the same 2-light setup as my first set.
The only thing I changed was my camera settings (but it's the exact same setup that I used for the first outfit).
Sneak-peek/Behind the scenes
makeup by @lucreziamapellimua (also, on-site assist).
(More to come)
Camera Gear, Lighting Equiptment & Settings for this photoshoot below.
📷 Camera Gear:
Sony's A7R2
Sigma ART 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN Lens
⚙️ Camera Settings:
ISO 100
F5
1/250sec
*Photos taken at the 45mm end of the lens
💡 Lighting Equiptment:
AD400 PRO & AD300 PRO
☂️ Softboxes:
Godox S85T 33.5" Quick Release Umbrella
Glow EZ Lock 42" Collapsible Beauty Dish
