Iris Apfel: My Muse
Oh man, I am utterly smitten and inspired by Iris Apfel. Her snappy sense of humor, daring fashion sense, and dedication to being her authentic self make her a role model for fashionistas and makers alike. I recently watched the…
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An Interview with Providence Monthly
I recently sat down with Elyena de Giguel for a chat that was featured in the most recent issue of Providence Monthly Magazine. Sometimes being a jeweler means that you’re leading a solitary practice, sequestered in your studio without much…
Follow me on Instagram!
I love using instagram to document my work process – I actually finish a lot of pieces only to cut them back up and repurpose the materials. If you want to be kept in the rewarding (and sometimes frustrating) loop of…
Preview of Natural History Imagery
I’ve been spending a lot of time in my studio getting ready for my upcoming show, Natural History, at AS220 in November. It’s been a lot of fun working on a new body of work, and I also had the…
Works in Progress
New Neckpiece for Natural History
Here’s a detail of a neckpiece that I just finished for my November show, Natural History. This piece combines horse hair, feathers, brass, and textiles together in a ceremonial-like bib necklace.
Plumage
I wanted to take a minute to share a detail of a necklace that I’m on the verge of finishing. It’s a shorter chain than what I’ve been previously creating, and is also a lot fuller. The color scheme gradates…
An Interview With Winter Moon
I was recently visited in my studio by Olivia from Winter Moon Blog for an interview. Olivia and I chatted about jewelry, design, and what I’ve been making as of late. Here are a couple of my favorite questions that Olivia asked me:…
Everything is starting to look the same…
Studio Field Trip
This week, my studio-mates and I went on a field trip together to a local close out jewelry supply company, Wolf E Myrow. They carry everything from semi precious beads to plastic baubles to cameos to bone and ivory…