I have been designing and making metal objects and jewelry since 1975. Metal is really second nature to me. I love working in it, knowing about it and learning new things about it. I also love sharing it with others through the items I create and through teaching about it.
I really love metal. Over the years, I have come to enjoy the contradictions of metal. That it is rigid and yet very moveable. It is a very cold material and yet can be made to be very inviting. It is a difficult medium to master, yet so much fun to work in. Metal is the primary palate I have chosen to express my creativity.
My career has been eclectic. I have designed and constructed pieces for high-fashion jewelry, custom jewelry, architectural fixtures, sculpture and tableware. Throughout all of my work and designs is a consistent approach to making art that can be integrated into every-day life. I work to create items that that are visually interesting and can function in our daily lives. I want to smile every morning when I use that really strange coffee scoop or open a cupboard with a hand forged copper handle. I believe that living with art enhances our lives. That is why I really enjoy making art that functions.
Creating work and teaching are both ways for me to share my art with others. I try to do both liberally and often.