[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A fresh, white blanket of snow didn’t matter on the morning of one of my meetings with my client, Diana. Not a native Southerner, she didn’t assume that our meeting would be rescheduled when we awoke to the wintry conditions outside like I did. I made my way...
As a metalsmith, I could talk metals all day. I work mostly with non-ferrous and precious metals, including gold, white gold, platinum, palladium, copper, silver, brass and bronze. I am often asked which metal I prefer and why, or what metal is best for various uses....
This morning with my coffee and morning news feed, I read an article about Fred Rogers. Today he would have been 87 years old. Happy Birthday, Mr. Rogers! He is a character from my childhood. Even now I can still summon his voice in my head, and...
Oh, how I wish I had taken a photo of a crocus blooming the snow! Or some other fabulous spring-like picture of hope to post here! Alas, I did not. So, may these words be sufficient: Happy (coming-soon) Spring! I don't know about you, but I'm ready for warm...
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css_animation=""][vc_column][vc_text_separator title="Note: This is a Virtual Studio for a completed project. Enjoy!" border="no" background_color="#f9f9f9" title_color="#888888"][vc_separator type="normal"][vc_column_text] Welcome to your Virtual Studio! This is a creative space that we will share for the duration of our project. Here's what you need...
Imagine for a moment that you're hot and thirsty (and someday you will be). There's a waterfall nearby. How would you receive water from the waterfall to quench your thirst? You may cup your hands to serve as a vessel and receive the beautiful flowing water, and...
Check out this locket! I finished it recently, and my client presented it to his wife in honor of their wedding anniversary. Wedding anniversaries are wonderful! When a couple finds each other, commits to share their lives, and grows together through all the seasons of life...
With the stones set, the assembly complete, and the patina and polish applied, I can now say that the Merger Locket is complete. We did it! If you've been interested enough to follow this locket from the beginning, when I say "we" I mean you. You...