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I believed that artists were born, not made
I began my professional career as a computer engineer and worked in high-tech for 20 years. It was rewarding and I enjoyed it. Changing careers never entered my mind until I was laid off during the great recession. A world of possibilities opened up. Could I travel a completely different road? Could I turn my jewelry making hobby into a business? Could I make jewelry that was art?
I believe I was a “maker” long before the term was coined but I never considered myself an artist. I believed that artists were born, not made. I have since discovered that many different paths can make one an artist as long as you love what you do and work hard to grow and improve.
Currently I am working full-time as an artist and selling my work at art fairs all along the Front Range. I am thrilled to be exhibiting at the Lincoln Gallery.
My medium of choice is polymer clay. I start by shaping the clay and applying various textures and surface treatments until I achieve my desired effect. I cure the piece in an oven and finally sand it, seal it and turn it into jewelry.
Polymer is a miraculous material that can do just about anything. It is compatible with so many art products from across the mixed-media spectrum that the sky is the limit for my creative impulses. Some of my favorite materials to work with on polymer include acrylic paint, various inks, metal foils, pastels, mica powders and resin. In addition, I use a lot of leather and semi-precious gemstones in my finished work.
I believe I was a “maker” long before the term was coined but I never considered myself an artist. I believed that artists were born, not made. I have since discovered that many different paths can make one an artist as long as you love what you do and work hard to grow and improve.
Currently I am working full-time as an artist and selling my work at art fairs all along the Front Range. I am thrilled to be exhibiting at the Lincoln Gallery.
My medium of choice is polymer clay. I start by shaping the clay and applying various textures and surface treatments until I achieve my desired effect. I cure the piece in an oven and finally sand it, seal it and turn it into jewelry.
Polymer is a miraculous material that can do just about anything. It is compatible with so many art products from across the mixed-media spectrum that the sky is the limit for my creative impulses. Some of my favorite materials to work with on polymer include acrylic paint, various inks, metal foils, pastels, mica powders and resin. In addition, I use a lot of leather and semi-precious gemstones in my finished work.