Sculpture and wearable jewelry are united in my work. The beauty of the seemingly simple, fluid lines observed throughout nature - from the droop of a heavy flower on a stem to the haziness of a distant horizon; it all fascinates me.

I re-create these elegant shapes in metal through various casting and forming techniques, and embellish them in ways that enhance the form and please the eye.

I focus on creating emblematic and earth-inspired jewelry that provides a sense of beauty and delight to both the wearer and the observer.

I’ve been inspired by much over time; when I think about my greatest inspirations, the following come to mind:

• Cynthia Eid, Jewelry and Holloware Designer: From a lifeless plane of metal to an object of vibrancy, unity and fluidity

• Michael Good, Jeweler and Sculptor: Developed and expanded the definition of jewelry and metalsmithing to sculptural forms.

• Henri Matisse, Artist, Painter, Sculptor: Master of the simple, fluid line.

• Don Allen, Jeweler (and late husband): I watched him create beautiful jewelry for over 30 years.

• Gretchen Otto, Metalsmith and Professor: She provided me with the skills and encouragement that enabled me to follow my dream.

• Nature: The most glorious artist of all!

I’ve always worked with my hands, starting with materials and crafts such as macramé, embroidery and sewing. I also dabbled in clay and painting, but none of these ‘rocked my boat.’ Somewhere in the mid-1990’s, I found pearls and gemstone beads, and I began making necklaces and such; however, it didn’t take long to discover that the manufactured findings available to me were boring. Thus began my search for more interesting metalwork. I took metalsmithing classes and workshops, sold my wares in art centers, jewelry stores, and at art fairs. My passion for making jewelry continues to grow.