About the Artist
I am a jeweler, wood artist, photographer, and sometimes painter. I often describe myself as a metalsmith, working primarily in sterling silver, copper, and gold vermeil. My work explores texture, contrast, and subtle surface detail, often reflecting the painterly influence of my background in visual art.
Materials & Process
I work across a range of metals, most often sterling silver, copper, brass, and gold vermeil. As the cost of precious metals continues to rise, copper has become an increasingly important material in my work, valued for both its warmth and versatility.
My vermeil pieces are created by plating 18k gold over sterling silver. This process is completed by specialized artisans, ensuring both beauty and durability.
I am also drawn to a technique known as married metals, in which sterling silver, copper, and brass are carefully soldered together to create layered surfaces and subtle contrasts.
Surface texture is present in nearly all of my designs. Sometimes the metal is stamped, sometimes more organically worked, resulting in pieces that often carry a painterly quality influenced by my background in painting.
One of a Kind & Handmade
Every piece I create is handmade and treated as a small work of art. While I occasionally revisit certain designs, no two pieces are ever exactly alike.
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The hand-making process allows each piece to develop its own character and individuality. On rare occasions I may create a cast element, but I do not produce multiples from casts. Uniqueness remains central to my practice.
Design Approach
My jewelry has been described as fresh, contemporary, and a little bit edgy. I am drawn to subtle contrasts, quiet details, and surfaces that invite closer observation.