As with many of us, my early years helped define who I would become. My appreciation for handmade, functional art developed as I grew up in a family of craftsmen. Some of my fondest memories are of being in the shop with Dad, with dust flying and projects under way.

With metalsmithing, I found a new love working with metal wire and sheet. Classes at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center started my metal journey in 2012 and I've never looked back.