Jewelry has long been accepted as a personal expression of style and status.  In ancient cultures, talismanic powers that offered a connection between the spirit and the personal world played a great role.  Combining these influences with contemporary function and design makes this craft rewarding for me.

As a self-taught artisan, working from the studio in my home, I  predominantly design in sterling silver and karat golds.  I perform all aspects of the design and manufacturing process.  The techniques used in my work include fabrication, lost wax casting, etching, rollerprinting, stamping, forming and forging.  When incorporating stones and gems into my pieces I look for the rare and the unique.

My work is influenced by the shapes and forces of nature, and the play of light, texture, and movement imparted to the metal by the methods employed in its fabrication.  Other inspirations include the myths and legends of ancient cultures, symbolism, primitive art and the spiritual.