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 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 or selected by my desire to honor a client's needs.
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.
Metalsmithing & Jewelry Design
Welcome to my website. The intent of this website is to share some of the work that I’ve designed and created over 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 or selected by my desire to honor a client's needs.
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.
Sculpture & Hollowware
Many of my pieces are created from a single sheet of metal, using only hammering processes. A particular process or tool is selected for how it can move the metal or for the surface it will create. The marks made by the selected tool or process may guide the viewer’s eye to engage with the surface, lines, and form of the piece. This attention to mark making is important to my visual language in every medium I work in: drawing, painting, collage, enamel, and multi-media. 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.
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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 Holloware
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
Gold, Tahitian Pearl, & Diamond Ring
Multi-Strand Freshwater Pearl Necklace With Gold & Diamond Clasp
Gold & Pearl Earrings
Gold & Platinum Earrings
