I grew up in Cary, NC. as a child I would beg for my mom to bring me reams of paper home from work, I would "make" things lots of things with just paper, nothing sturdy, but I had a great time doing it. So When I was in school I took art classes, I loved almost everything I tried, so I decided to become an art major at East Carolina University. Not knowing what I wanted to specialize in.
I took many different courses such as painting, drawing, sculpture and metal design. The metals course was my favorite.
In contrast to the paper I used in my childhood the metal was a malleable sturdy material which I love to manipulate.
I obtained my bachelor of fine art (BFA) with a concentration in metal design.


I moved to Wilmington, NC shortly after graduation to work at Reed's Jewelers as a jewelry repairwoman. The repairman there taught me alot about craftsmanship, working with gold, and how to set stones and fix the impossible. I liked it but it was not what my heart desired. I wanted to create the jewelry not just fix it.

So then I began working the craft fair market. I got a tent and began doing festivals. I really enjoyed the festivals and would have continued them but I was blessed with my son, and I put everything on hold for him. You see it is impossible to use a torch around an infant.

This brings us to today, I am getting busy again, relearning and honing my craft.

You can physically find my products at River to Sea Gallery at Chandler's Warf, Wilmington, NC