A Bohemian Soul
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I've been an artist as long as I can remember. Coloring, drawing, painting and creating murals.
I discovered beading in the mid 90's and fell in love with the task, the beads and the results of my efforts. I have a bead obsession you might say. My dreams are to travel to Arizona, New Mexico and Thailand to hunt and purchase my favorite beads in person.
My jewelry is influenced by the earthy Native American elements of the Pacific Northwest where I live and breathe and dream, as well as by the Native tribes of many US and foreign lands. Antique African trade beads, American as well as far away lands, genuine turquoise, the unique and unusual and Hill Tribe Silver from exotic Thailand all carry the whispers of past cultures and extraordinary adventures across a thousand rivers and mountains. I love to bring together this crazy, eclectic mix of color and texture and whimsy with leather, turquoise, antique African trade beads and sterling silver to create eclectic, one of a kind creations for everyone.
In both trial and victory, I’ve defined my life by the motto that “this too shall pass”. Things will always get better. No matter what happens, you can find the beauty and the adventure and the lesson. You can pick yourself up and delight in the magic of snow falling on a quiet winter night, or a dog curled up on your lap because you’re the best friend he’s ever had. So, my hope is that when you wear my jewelry you are able to embrace the freedom and peace that comes from living like that. Pick out something that speaks to you and wear it with joy, or pride, or remembrance, and capture a bit of that bohemian soul for yourself.