I am a metalsmith because I enjoy creating objects of delicacy and smoothness from hard and seemingly unyielding materials of the earth. My creative spirit is moved by nature, and as a Hillsborough artist, I love to hike along the Eno River and let the woods and the water revitalize and invigorate me . The organic and structural aspects of the natural world are an inspiration , from the simplicity of a curving vine to the intricacies of a thistle flowerhead. My creative process is one of being in the moment. While I often start out with a sketch, I also enjoy forming,...more
