I work in gold, silver, precious and semi-precious stones, and like to "play" with unconventional materials; I believe that jewelry is meant to delight.   I find my inspiration from many sources; I'm most often drawn to representational imagery -(i.e.eyes, snakes) images that are rich with symbolism and that can tell a story.  I am equally drawn to modern design & Victorian exuberance and think my most successful pieces find a way to combine simple lines with a bit of decorative excess.