Nature is my primary inspiration, especially the micro landscape that invites close inspection. I’ve always been drawn to the textures, patterns, and colors of small natural objects like rocks, plants, and insects. As a mixed media sculptor, I discovered that I liked working on a miniature scale and I was intrigued by the idea of making art that people could wear. Once I started making jewelry, I knew this was my path.
In my jewelry, I strive to create harmony through contrast. It’s both earthy and elegant. I combine textured metals with richly colored gems, and dark oxidized silver with warm high karat gold. Unusual stones with pattern and play of light and color are some of my favorites - I love opals, moonstones, tourmilated quartz, and bicolor tourmaline, just to name a few.
Most of my work is one of a kind. I create each piece with the utmost attention to craftsmanship. My hope is that it will bring a sense of joy and magic to whoever wears it, along with the satisfaction of owning a unique artist made piece of jewelry.