"I have always been drawn to metal as a material.  I made my first piece of jewelry in high school and went on to receive a Bachelors in Design from Kansas University and a Masters in Fine Art from Cranbrook Academy of Art.  The materials have endless possibilities of what it can do.

In Africa, the metalsmith has a special place in the tribe because they believe the shaping of metal through the use of fire is magical. It is this magical quality that attracts me to metalsmithing. I am fascinated by found objects; from sea shells to pods, I am always collecting. I use these objects as a point of departure.

As my concept of jewelry has expanded so has my use of materials. I began to experiment with fabric such as silk, felt, and leather. The incorporation of the fabric has given a softness to the metal and I am now able to work with color.

I enjoy working with the two very different disciplines, metal and fiber, and bringing them together. I am able to use techniques from each discipline and apply those techniques to the other material. By doing this I rediscover each discipline and the capabilities of each material."

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