Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design

Welcome to my website. I hope you enjoy viewing an archival selection of pieces created over the 50+ years of my creative endeavors, along with some thoughts about my aesthetic vision and process.

My hollowware and jewelry pieces are created with gold, silver, copper, bronze, platinum, and pewter. Additional materials such as gemstones, pearls, stone, and wood are also incorporated into my designs.

The pieces shown here are in private and public collections and are not for sale. Please contact me by email if you have an inquiry about my work.

Image shows a close-up of Linda's hands holding the gold metal sheet in one hand and hammering with the other hand as she forms the gold into the apple shape.

Creating an Apple From a Flat Sheet of 18k Gold

I'm fascinated by how metal responds to the great variety of hammering techniques used while working with it.

Golden apple created from a sheet of 18k gold.

Image of a realistic life-size gold apple with stem and leaf and engraved with the phrase "For The Fairest"

Inspired by the Greek Myth "The Judgement Of Paris"

This 18k gold apple was commissioned by a client as a special gift for his wife. Processes used: raising, planishing, engraving, casting, and fabricating.

18k Gold Earrings with Blue Topaz and Diamonds

These earrings were created using casting and fabricating processes. Casting allows for limitless forms and textures.

Copper teapot with ebony handle and marble finial

Copper Teapot with Picasso Marble Finial & Ebony Handle

The teapot form and patina were inspired by the marble finial. The interior of the teapot is silver plated. The ebony handle prevents transmission of heat to the hand.

Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design

The pieces shown here are in private and public collections and are not for sale. Please contact me if you have an inquiry about my work.

Hammering a sheet of gold

I'm fascinated by how metal responds to the great variety of techniques used to work with it.

A Golden Apple Inspired By Greek Mythology

This golden apple was commissioned by a client as a special gift for his wife.

Gold earrings with sapphires and channel-set diamonds.

Gold Earrings With Sapphire And Diamonds

I’m drawn to metals for their look, feel, and physical properties of ductility and malleability.

Copper Teapot With Marble Finial & Ebony Handle

My design is influenced by an affinity for the concept and the materials, both metal and non-metal.

Pewter Vessel Titled "The Spirit Soars"

Inspired by memories of lyrical physical feelings while studying and performing dance: Line, Rhythm, and Movement in space. Formed and fabricated.

Bronze Vessel Titled "The Center Revisited"

Inspired by earth formations and feelings experienced inside a Hopi Kiva while visiting Mesa Verde National Park.

Gold vessel inspired by the Copa d'Oro vine with trumpet-shaped yelllow flowers

Gold Vessel Titled "Copa d'Oro"

Inspired by the Copa d"Oro plant, also known as Cup of Gold or Chalice Vine, with its trumpet-shaped yellow flowers and vining tendrils.

Sculpture & Hollowware

A particular process, technique, or tool is selected for how it can move the metal, for the surface it will create. Marks made by the tool or process guide the viewer’s eye to engage with the surface, lines, and form of the piece.

Inviting the viewer to experience my work from a tactile, as well as visual, perspective is important and plays prominently in much of my work.

Many of my pieces are created from a single sheet of metal, using only hammering processes. Other work involves creating separate components integrated to create a whole composition.

Fine Jewelry

I believe quality craftsmanship should complement creative expression. Jewelry should be comfortably wearable and contribute to the wearer’s distinct individuality. Three-dimensional pieces should be engaging and dynamic from every view point.

Much of my work is bespoke, or commissioned, and is one-of-a-kind.

Textured 18K Gold Link Bracelet

Flexible links with definitive contrast between highly polished gold and matte texture.

Freshwater pearl bracelet with gold clasp

Japanese Biwa Freshwater Pearl Bracelet

This twisted multi-strand bracelet combines natural-colored freshwater pearls with a clasp of 14k yellow gold and 14k rose gold.

Tanzanite and diamond ring set in platinum and yellow gold

Platinum Ring with 18K Gold, Tanzanite, & Diamonds

Linda's personal engagement ring, designed to honor her marriage to Fred Dickenson in Tanzania. This celebration took place at the Ngorongoro Crator during a family safari.

Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design

Welcome to my website. The intent of this site is to share some of the work that I’ve designed and created over the span of my career as an artist and metalsmith. This is not a selling website; rather, it’s an archival selection of pieces created over the 50+ years of my creative endeavors. Narrative is included to share my thoughts, aesthetic vision, and professional vitae.

An affinity for the materials influences my desire to work in this medium of metals: gold, silver, copper, bronze, platinum, and pewter. I’m drawn to metal’s look and feel, its physical properties of malleability and ductility, and its response to the great variety of techniques and processes used to work with it. Often, other materials are incorporated into my work -- gemstones, pearls, wood, stone -- inspired by my vision for the finished piece while honoring my client's preferences.

Many of the pieces shown on this site are currently in private or public collections. These pieces are not available for purchase. Please contact me by email if you have an inquiry about my work.

Platinum and 18k gold ring with ruby and diamonds

Close-up photp of Artist Linda working on the golden apple by hammering a sheet of gold.

Photo shows a holloware piece made of pewter in a graceful shape that depicts the work's title, "The Spirit Soars."

Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design

The pieces shown here are currently in private or public collections and are not for sale. Please contact me by email if you have an inquiry about my work.

Sculpture & Hollowware

Many of my pieces are created from a single sheet of metal using only hammering processes. Other work involves making separate components and integrating them to create a whole composition.

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Copper Teapot
Finial is made from Picasso Marble and handle is made of ebony. The interior is plated with silver.

"The Spirit Soars"
Pewter Hollowware

Pewter holloware vessel titled "The Spirit Soars."

Apple Scuplted From 18k Gold

Bronze Vessel

Fine Jewelry

I believe quality craftsmanship should complement creative expression. Jewelry should be comfortably wearable and contribute to the wearer’s distinct individuality. Three dimensional pieces should be engaging and dynamic from every view point. Much of my work is bespoke or commissioned and is one-of-a-kind.

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Textured Gold Link Bracelet

Platinum, Gold, & Tanzanite Ring

Tanzanite, diamond, platinum, and yellow gold ring

Gold, Tahitian Pearl, & Diamond Ring

Pearl and diamond ring in 18k yellow gold.

Multi-Strand Freshwater Pearl Necklace With Gold & Diamond Clasp

Multi-strand pearl necklacenwith gold and diamond clasp.

Gold & Pearl Earrings

Gold & Platinum Earrings

Process

A particular process or tool is selected for how it can move the metal, for the surface it will create. Marks made by the selected tool or process guide the viewer’s eye to engage with the surface, lines, and form of the piece. Inviting the viewer to experience my work from a tactile, as well as visual, perspective is important and plays prominently in much of my work.

Case studies for several of my pieces give more detail about the process behind my work; these process stories can be found under the Process menu tab in the header and footer of the site.

Contact

Sculpture & Hollowware

Copper TeapotFinial is made from Picasso Marble and handle is made of ebony. The interior is plated with silver.

"The Spirit Soars"Pewter Hollowware

Apple Scuplted From 18k Gold

Bronze Vessel

Fine Jewelry

Textured Gold Link Bracelet

Platinum, Gold, & Tanzanite Ring

Gold, Tahitian Pearl, & Diamond Ring

Multi-Strand Freshwater Pearl Necklace With Gold & Diamond Clasp

Gold & Pearl Earrings

Gold & Platinum Earrings

Process

Copper Teapot
Finial is made from Picasso Marble and handle is made of ebony. The interior is plated with silver.

"The Spirit Soars"
Pewter Hollowware