I am inspired by the organic textures and shapes created in nature. I particularly love designing jewelry using the very textures I find all around me such as palm bark, grasses and raffia. I also delight in the look of reticulated, fused and melted metals which you will find in much of my work.
I guess you could say I'm a corporate girl with an inner "hippie" attitude which comes out when my creative hands start moving!
All of my pieces are designed and made by me in my bucolic, little backyard studio. While I saw and hammer and play with fire, I watch the squirrels, birds and spiders busy at work. They inspire me to keep it pure and natural.
I use only precious metals and natural gemstones purchased from trusted, well-respected suppliers, which further assures that each piece will be high-quality and one-of-a-kind.
I grew up in Michigan, lived briefly in Philadelphia and spent most of my career working in Los Angeles as a founder of a video public relations company. Jewelry design/fabrication is a passion and pleasure.
JEWELRY EDUCATION:
Venice School-Los Angeles 2006-2008
Loyola Marymount University-Los Angeles 2007-2008
Farrin O'Connor-Pasadena 2006-2009
Precious Metal Arts-Santa Monica 2008
Whaley Studios-San Diego 2009
GALLERIES:
Freehand Gallery-Los Angeles 2008-2009
MOCAShop 2008-2009
AWARDS:
2010 Just Jewelry-juried art publication featuring new and emerging talent.
Etsy EJAG Autumn Splendor Design Winner
PUBLISHER:
http://fortheloveofjewels.blogspot.com/
ASSOCIATIONS:
-MetalSmiths In Action Etsy Team
-Southern California Metal Arts Society
