There, as everywhere, violence leaves behind anguish, sorrow and the eternally unanswered question, "Why? Continue reading

Jewellery design does happen miraculously. Wheather it comes about easily or laborously, it demands an awareness of outer in inner worlds.needs The mind's mind's eye composes a treasury of images bit by bit, once one learns to look at the natural world mindfully. In that, artisanal work is no different from sketching, painting or writing.Consequently, a few moments spent in an apparently dormant garden can yield a treasure trove of sights that will feed the creative process for years. Continue reading

Seeds of autumn zinnia left in the garden to feed the birds. Continue reading

Zinnia seeds. Continue reading

Chive seeds amid ethereal blossoms. Continue reading

Two works in progress--sterling silver pods. Continue reading

Making jewelry is a process of transformation. I take a one-dimensional piece of metal, change its shape and gives it meaning. I bring into this process everything that enriches my lives--music, sunsets, long silences, old memories. Right now the beauty of wintry fields and gardens fascinates me. Continue reading