I never thought of myself as a particularly artistic person until I found metal smithing and jewelry design. Beginning with raw materials and watching them come alive into a beautiful piece of wearable art makes my heart happy. Creating in many different jewelry mediums, such as enamels, metal etching, cold connections, silversmithing, and beadwork keeps me engaged and always learning. I’m particularly drawn towards blending stones and metals creating my own unique and meaningful wearable art. I particularly love when someone feels a true and deep connection to something I have created with my hands and heart.