Nothrup King Building!

I have moved my studio to the Northrup King Building in the Arts District of Northeast Minneapolis. The Northrup King Building is home to over 400 artists with many galleries, shops and restaurants nearby. Me and my three studio mates are excited for the larger space and new exposure the NKB will bring. Every First Thursday of the month the whole building opens their doors for an open studio tour where you can meet and chat with the artists and hopefully find something you love! Find anything from paintings, ceramics, sculpture, fibers, and of course jewels! Come check us out on the top floor Studio #435.

Rings as Personal Statement

Rings are always one of my favorite pieces of jewelry to design and to wear. They are a very personal piece of jewelry as many times they have symbolic meaning: wedding rings, class rings, mother's rings. Rings are special because they are enjoyed not only by the spectator, but the wearer themselves.

I love to work in ancient techniques and antique gems. There is a close relationship the piece of jewelry and the handmade process. I choose to work in granulation which was a symbol of the Etruscan culture, and rose cut gems which were one of the first styles of polished gemstones in history. Here are some designs that blend these styles and techniques to create a story for each piece and its wearer.

360 Goes Vogue

A Fashion Party Event! Gallery 360 along with local designer Kimberly Jurek will transform the gallery into a red carpet catwalk to unveil this springs newest collections by local and regional clothing designers. Don't wear your clothes naked! Of course you will need some fabulous jewels to accent your fabulous duds. I just dropped off some of my new collection for the big event. I hope to see you all there!
360 Goes Vogue
Friday March 13
8pm (come early to get a spot!)

Jewels, Jewels, Jewels!

So often when I start a piece of work, I have a sketch of my idea and I have thought about execution even before I begin the initial saw-blade cut or hammer mark. But as a I begin the process of the design the metal usually has its own intentions. I never create a piece exactly like the original sketch because as it evolves it becomes something of its own and helps direct me to the final design.