Artist Statement
In the 15 or so years that I’ve been making jewelry, my work has evolved through different materials and styles. My latest adventure is in discovering the wonders of copper! I love the endless possibilities it offers and the versatility of its forms. Sometimes I start a piece with a specific design in mind, but the piece of copper chooses to take me in another direction. I am mostly influenced by color and texture, and I use a variety of stones and embellishments to accent the beauty of the metal. Sometimes I like to focus the attention on beautiful semi-precious stones and forgo the copper or keep the metal minimal, just using a small piece for enhancement. My styles can range from modern to vintage to steampunk to absolutely weird and wild depending on my mood. I always hope that someone who purchases my work smiles every time they choose to wear it.