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Creative Process

So often friends will tell me, “well at least you get to do something creative!”  This is usually in response to my woes of not getting enough of my own art work completed due to the demands of the daily grind … … Continue reading

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From Copper to Gold … Anniversary that is.

Just wanted to share a little story about a recent project.  It’s not that the resulting pieces are particularly noteworthy, but the sentiment. My inlaws are about to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.  Barbara, my mother-in-law, came to me with a little … Continue reading

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That little lightbulb.

What is it that makes some of us makers? While I’m not about to jump into the argument of nature vs. nurture, I am going to share a little story about my beginnings as a maker.  This story was recently … Continue reading

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Wedding Bands Only This Bride and Groom Could Love

I recently found a profoundly personal piece of jewelry on my project list; my own wedding bands.  This project was clearly going to be different from all others … for the obvious reasons.  Less obvious is that this project provided … Continue reading

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My Frog (Netsuke) Who Became a Prince

Ahh, my frog.  This project was a labor of love, a study of control point manipulation, and the start of what will hopefully be a line of unique wearable art. I had wanted to explore the more sculptural possibilities which … Continue reading

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