My life as an artist has always been intertwined with my love of nature and wildlife. My rural studio is surrounded by forests, gardens, fields and ponds, which inspire me on a daily basis. After earning a BFA in Silversmithing from the School for American Crafts in Rochester, NY, I began my career as a metalsmith. Over the years, I have developed several techniques that allow me to combine metal, nature and color. One technique involves piercing sheet metal with a jeweler's saw, and adding hand colored resins. These resins are as tough as they are beautiful, which is critical when used in belt buckles. I also work with copper or silver to create wall pieces, boxes, cuffs, and earrings. I add my beloved flowers and animals by gilding with 24K gold. I use my torch to create beautiful patinas.
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