Starlight – Buffie Punch

Buffie Punch

Artist. Jewellery designer.

Images courtesy of Buffie Punch

QUESTIONS:

1. Current mood’s 5 favourite songs? What’s on a designer’s playlist?

I always listen to music when I’m creating and in my flow energy.
Right now I’m listening to:

‘Can I Call You a Rose?’ – Solomon [cover]

‘Shine Through’ – Goldford

‘I met her in Miami’ – Liberty City & Fla

‘She Don’t Let Nobody’ – Chaka Demus & Pliers

‘Kiss Of Life’ – Sade

2. What is taking centre space in your mind right now?

I have my big goals and I’m working towards them, so I [am focusing on] opening [myself up] to opportunities that feel right and in alignment.

3. What are you most grateful for?
My life experiences. The good, the bad and the ugly.

All of these experiences have made me this version of who I am today. Grateful for the challenges. Grateful for all the blessings I have received. Grateful for my children, they have been my biggest teachers of unconditional love. Grateful for my granddaughter, grateful I get to share her sweet, loving spirit in this lifetime.

4. Is what you are doing now what you have always wanted to do?

Yes I have always loved creating and expressing myself. Grateful for the art I get to create and share with the world. Grateful for the beautiful people that love and appreciate my art expression.

[Ed’s notes: Issue 25b features a story about Buffie’s jewelry and artwork]

5. What colour would you use to describe yourself?
Gold

6. Name 1-3 book/s that had an impact on you and why.
‘Big Magic’ by Elizabeth Gilbert. ‘You Can Heal Your Life’ by Louise Hay. These books helped me start my healing path.

‘The Untethered Soul’ by Michael A Singer, which taught me the art of detachment.

Currently reading ‘Womb Wisdom: Awakening the Creative’ by Padma Aon Prakasha.

I am loving reading this book. Understanding and appreciating the importance of the womb space and how connecting with our womb supports us to be creative.

We as woman create babies from this space. The womb holds the energy of creation.

7. What’s the best gift you’ve ever received?

My granddaughter has been the most precious loving gift I have received. Her little spirit and energy is everything to me.

I received a NAIDOC ARTIST OF THE YEAR in 2024. I feel that was a gift for me.

I do not create art to win prizes but it was a pleasure to be recognised and acknowledged.

8. What keeps you centred and connected to Self?

Making the choice to be centred in myself. Sitting in the seat of my soul. Choosing myself.

I ground my energy every day. I like to go for a bush walk, be in the bush, listen to the birds,wind and trees, my bare feet on the ground. Connect to our mother earth like our ancestors did.

Grounding gives me balance throughout my day.

9. What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done (so far)?

I rode a scooter around Vienna Austria at night!

It was spontaneous and I just remember feeling so free in that moment. Freedom of being in another country. Freedom of seeing the city on a scooter. Feeling the wind in my hair. Feeling free!

10. What’s your idea of a perfect holiday?
Experiencing new people and cultures, enjoying the traditional food, relaxing by the pool or on the beach, adventure and just being present in a new country.

One of the first things I do when I land in a new country is ground my energy by putting my bare feet on the ground and acknowledge the land I’m on and who I am.

11. If you could only keep five possessions, what would they be?
My iPad for my work and creativity.

My car so I can travel and see more of our beautiful country.

Music. I need music for my soul.

A simple box of paints

Paint brush, I love a soft brush.

12. If you could “plug in”and learn immediately, what subject would you take a super-crash course in?

I would want a crash course in Website design and marketing!

I am currently working with a website designer to get my website updated and represent who I am now.

13. What’s your biggest indulgence?

Massage. I gift myself a massage every fortnight. I love the art of body work. I love my massage lady.

14. Do you have a motto you live by?

Do it! We only have this one life. Follow your hearts desires. Trust yourself.

15. Is there a movie you could watch over and over again?

I often like to watch old movies from I was growing up like ‘Dirty Dancing’, ‘Pretty Woman’ and a funny one that I could watch over and over again, is ‘Shrek’.

It is such a classic and my kids loved it as kids so I think I could recite it word for word hehehe.

16. What is your style signature / your favourite look for yourself?

My style has changed over the years. The more I love myself, the more I want to adorn myself with beautiful goddess clothes! Clothes that make ME feel beautiful.

Lately I have been embracing lots of colours and beautiful patterns. Expressing how I’m feeling with the colours in my clothes.

[Buffie has collaborated with another incredible designer label, Kirrikin, for the EVOKE COLLECTION.]

17. Out of all your talents, what is your favourite? What makes you feel the most joy?

Painting a canvas brings me so much joy and peace. I love getting into the zone and letting out what needs to flow out.

18. What do you want to be remembered for?
Being my true authentic self. Believing in myself and going for it!

19. What question does an artist want to be asked?
What is your favourite painting?

I have my favourite piece hanging in my home. I painted this piece as I was healing my heart. This piece took me about 12 months to paint.

20. THREE things you love about yourself.
I love my ability to be in flow. Get out of my mind and be in my own divine flow energy.

I love that I can inspire others to get into that energy and believe in themself.

I love my spirit. I have learned so much about myself and learning how to love yourself has been my greatest journey.

Buffie Punch

Artist. Jewellery designer.

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