About Jen Grove

Hello! I am an artist from Pensacola Beach, Florida, and I am grateful you are taking a peek at my shop.  I spent my childhood near the coast of Maine, have lived in northwest Florida for over 30 years, and have travelled to beaches across our beautiful country. I am always more relaxed when I smell that salt air and feel called to capture the calm & tranquility of our nation’s stunning coastline in jewelry, art and other home decor items that can bring that feeling to us in our everyday lives.

I first started painting and making jewelry 15 years ago as a creative outlet while I was raising four sons, building a career in energy and healthcare, and doing all the things. I have recently retired and now devote my newfound time and energy to growing my artistic talents, creating, and finding new avenues to share my pieces with others.  

Best described as a mixed media painter, I began painting with acrylics before adding the texture of plaster to my pieces. In more recent years, I have been incorporating the ethereal quality of encaustic wax into my abstract landscapes and seascapes. This combination of materials provides both a rich depth and luminosity that reflects the magnificent beauty of our beloved beaches. Most recently, I have ventured into the world of watercolor painting. For my jewelry and home collections, I feature stones and materials that reflect the texture and colors of a day at the beach. Regardless of medium, my goal is always to create pieces that uplift and take us back to our treasured memories from our favorite days at the coast.  

I create in my home studio at the beach and show my work at art markets across the Gulf Coast.  I love creating custom pieces for people - whether a painting that is just the right size and color palette for a specific place in their home or even a set of earrings for bridesmaids to add to the joyous celebration of such a special day. I will be adding new pieces and launching new collections throughout the year.  I look forward to sharing them with you!