New Jewelry

I am excited about the new copper and silver pieces I have been making lately.  The copper has a patina that is accomplished by lightly brushing the metal with a low torch.

Prom Photoshoot

I enjoyed photographing Anna & Dalton's photo shoot for Prom 2014.  There are such a lovely couple!

West Coast Sea Wreath

I have always enjoyed collecting nature's offerings as I walk about, on the beach or in the woods.  I was in a friends yard that yielded pounds and pounds, of snake like pine cones all over the yard.  We thought there must be something we could do with them, so I decided to make a wreath.  We were also going to the beach that day, so I made sure to collect there as well.  I spread my collection out and got the glue gun warmed up.  The first step is to start gluing and weaving the snake pine cones together.  Then start placing objects all around, making a pleasing composition.  

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