Artist Statement

I create one-of-a-kind Hand Painted Silk Wearables, Accessories and Wall Art. Every piece is a signed original.

I am the sole creator - I begin my process with a piece of white silk. I use silk paint and apply many watercolor techniques using brushes and other implements. My unique style of painting, along with my original pattern design and meticulous garment construction, enables me to create an expression of timeless beauty and style that is museum quality. I am creating pieces that are pleasing to the eye, sensual to the touch and soothing to the soul.

By expressing my creativity through the art of fiber, I have hoped to increase the awareness, understanding and appreciation of the medium. I truly believe art is nourishment for our spirit.

 

Gem Carver and Goldsmith

As both a gemcarver and goldsmith, I am able to achieve my artistic interpretations of the beauty of natural forms. I am the sole creator of every facet of the jewelry I produce and a purist who believes every aspect of a piece should be handmade by the artist.

I use diamond tools, many of which I make, to cut, carve and polish the gemstones. I then alloy 24K gold into 14K, 18K or 22K and roll out my own sheet and wire, etc. to use in my hand fabricated goldwork. Australian Opal, Diamonds, Tourmaline, Topaz, Fire Opal, Citrine and Amethyst are some of the gemstones I use.

I am primarily a self-taught artist, however, I fine tuned my goldsmithing skills with Phil Poirier and studied stone cutting and carving with Master Gem Carver, Lew Wackler.