Statement

Making beautiful things is my goal; thus my pieces will have an intrinsic value for their workmanship and appearance.  My first foray into enameling was at age twelve, in a high school art class and it did not leave a lasting  impression. However, when   I started attending jewelry classes in Manhatten twenty years ago at the Jewelry Arts Institute, I discovered the versatility and durability of enameled objects, many of which have survived hundreds of years.   By  background is in making pieces with a classic look and I have evolved with a simpler geometric floral design based on plants in my garden.  I hope you like my creations.

Some of my designs are reminiscent of Byzantine enamels.  In addition to attending the Jewelry Arts Institute, I have taken workshops with Cecilia Bauer, Susan Elizabeth Woods, California College of the Arts, City College of San Francisco, and the Enamelist Society in Norcross Georgia,

My Flower motif, which recurs in  my work, whether earrings or necklaces is inspired my favorite flower, the Hydrangea. 

For many years I have been selling my pieces, collectors love the youthful playfulness of my shapes and the bright colors applied to my pins and pendants

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I make as much of of the metal I use as possible,
for example I recycle my scrap silver by melting it into ingots
and rendering it into wire or sheet.  View the slide show to
the right by Clicking on the image.