I'm an artist currently based in Williamsburg, Virginia. I love working in all sorts of mediums but have been most focused on metalsmithing and lapidary since sometime around 2013, when a few museum trips unexpectedly lurched me into the quiet, arcane glow of the precious adornment exhibits. One of the things that struck me so much was, in a world increasingly inundated with machinery, automation, and AI, these beautiful yet humble little objects convey a rarefied quality; we don't merely appreciate their timeless design motifs and wear utility; we're also in awe of their physical endurance, historical context, quality of contents, and craftsmanship. What's more is how wildly personal they feel despite that their often anonymous creators and owners have long since died and vanished from record; a deep presence of humanity emanates from them despite that we have no idea who crafted them or (at least in many cases) who wore them; we just know how important and personal they likely were to both their maker and to their wearer. So I am inspired to create work in the spirit of this lineage. The opportunity to handcraft objects with the potential to be treasured for years to come - even after I myself am long gone and forgotten - is a huge privilege and inspiration.

It probably also goes without saying that I am obsessed with my calico cat, whose likeness can be found all over this website.

Thank you for your interest in my work. I hope you love what I make as much as I do.