I am a jewelry designer, metalsmith, and artistic maker of meaning.

From my earliest memories, I have been attracted to color and form. Initially, I expressed this through visual arts inspired by my upbringing in the neighborhoods of Compton and Hawthorn in LA, and Lake Elsinore. This led to a transplant to Seattle where I attended the Art Institute and studied visual arts, painting, and color theory.

After initial success in the gallery world, I became disillusioned with the business of art.
Fundamentally, art is about connection and I felt that was missing in the transactional culture of the gallery. This motivated me to rethink my theory of artistry and how my talents and vision fit in. I discovered that my attraction to color and form could be expressed through the craft of jewelry making. As I honed these skills, I saw that I had the opportunity to use art to give meaning to these beautiful objects. Over time, I developed relationships with the gem dealers around the world and learned to source gems directly from the mine to support those communities. After educating myself about the mining practices of precious metals, I decided to source Eco-friendly metals that I use today.

It became my goal to become skilled enough to make jewelry that was heirloom quality. I take this responsibility and privilege very seriously. When I am making a wedding ring or repurposing a family gem, I know I’m making something that will take on more meaning for the individual and family over time. I have come to think about my art in terms of decades and generations. This is immensely satisfying and meets my need to forge connections through art.