Colorado: Jewelry
My style is to alter something by hand sewing and crocheting into, and or adding crochet to something. To do this I start with an embroidery stitch (blanket stitch) with which to attach the crochet. I guess that's my signature style, hand stitching and crochet. But I also use a lot of funky bright colors, granny squares and mandalas.
I use many different Silver smithing techniques, creating various different looks. Most artist stick to a couple techniques keeping a "look" where I venture out in technique and don't repeat a lot of my pieces. Most items are one of a kind.
Jewelry is often a purchase made to honor important occasions, such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, etc. and it is an honor to be a part of selecting or making these important pieces that carry so much meaning.
For me, the freedom to create whatever crazy comes to mind – to actually make something tangible – and the ability to navigate by my own inner compass are clutch.
My signature style is using my own flowers I grow in my garden. It became as a want to preserve the beauty of a flower from seed all the way to bloom. The item that comes to mind most is my mountain necklaces. These are filled with flowers grown in the Rocky mountains of Colorado.
I started off just making lightweight earrings. I always hated heavy earrings but loved statement earrings. Using materials like leather, cork, and wood was the perfect solution. I later expanded my offerings to bespoke decor (Custom signs, etc). I love the process of taking someone’s vision and creating a piece that speaks to their heart or makes a statement.