Category Studio
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:…
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…
Studio Monster
I have this giant Orchid Cactus in my studio that’s currently in full bloom. It’s overwhelmingly large and beautifully ominous, I’m actually a little afraid to turn my back on it. What if it’s not a plant and all and…
Liquid Silver (and a bit of gold)
Commission In Progress
I’ve been working on an engagement ring for a couple that I absolutely adore. When I was approached about this project, the only guidelines that I was given was to do whatever I wanted and keep the cost low. What…
Bits and pieces…
I’ve been quietly poking around in my studio trying to reconnect with some unfinished pieces… At the same time, I’ve been hunting for inspiration and trying to shake the cobwebs out of my brain. During a recent reorganization of the…
From the workbench
I’ve been working on joining some disparate elements that have been hanging out on my workbench for ages. Here’s a little vignette of some of the elements that I’ve been working with… I can’t wait to show you some more…