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My hands are always busy. I love to watch movies, but if I don't have something to occupy my hands, I will fall asleep in 15 minutes...so I make things. I'm either downloading photos, making jewelry, or tweaking my etsy shop.

My work is hermaneutical in approach; I'm influenced by everything in my life, everything I've ever read, seen, experienced, or heard. Anything, from artists, such as Frida Kahlo and Alexander Calder to my experiences in Anthropology to comic books, movies, TV shows or songs influences my work. My husband and children inspire me as well and are my biggest supporters (and lately, even my models).

Every piece I make has a backstory. I imagine vignettes and histories for each piece or line of pieces as I make them. I usually daydream about a particular artist or personality, or engrossing novel, or favorite movie while I work and I believe that my musings shape each object that is created. The stories are part and parcel with the piece. So relax, browse, and let yourself be transported (for a short while, at least) to a different place.

Favorite materials: moonstone, jasper, labradorite, very fine hardwoods, and bone.
The magpie in me is also attracted to brightly colored glass, coiled wire, metal charms, kitsche, vintage doodads, and anything whimsical.

If you would like to buy something from me, you can do so at my Etsy shop!

www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5073174