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Bigs Stone No. 1 Shrinky is a recreation of one of my favorite pendants inspired by tree bark, made for an auction fundraiser. I’ve made this piece a few times for commissions using sterling silver and white sapphire, but never using Shrinky Dinks®! I was surprised that this shrink plastic version used the same tools, methods and mandrels as I use in metalsmithing, however this time I traded my hammer for a heat gun! This piece was up for auction on October 6, 2018 at Surel's Place, an artist in residence program in Boise, Idaho. Post auction: I am thrilled to know the...

Anything meant to be realized will eventually find it’s way. Abstract landscapes, symbolized by a horizon line, make their way into this neckpiece 38 times. Consider the repetition to be possibilities, visions in your mind’s eye of places yet to go or places that have been seen. Thirty-eight places to escape to… Perhaps, a Choose Your Own Adventure with many different endings. String Theory? They could be choices along the same timeline. Or, windows into your past lives or future dreams. That’s a lot for one statement neckpiece to communicate, alas that’s what It Is. This piece was realized as a...

  Christmas Eve Holiday Show Saturday, December 24, 2016 | 11-2pm Holiday pop-up at Gallery Five18 in Boise, Idaho. Stop by and find gifts for the art-lovers on your list. In addition to the case jewelry, additional jewelry offerings and latest creations are on display during these special hours. Serving festive holiday cider! Cheers!  

Gallery Five18 is exhibiting all 22 artists during its group show in May 2016. As my primary retail location, the gallery exhibits my jewelry in a case dedicated to my work year round.