I have been a custom jewelry artist for about 15 years, inspired by virtually everything I see.  I love sharing my studio with 3 dogs, 4 cats, and 5 birds (three cockatoos).  I have learned from such prominent artists as Robert Dancik (faux bone and cold connections) in both Pennsylvania and in Master Class at the Mid-Cornwall School of Jewellery in Cornwall, England;  PMC Enameling from the President of the PMC Guild, Jeanette Landenwitch.    I have previously studied wire artistry with Lisa Niven Kelly, Barb Switzer, Dallas Lovett, Connie Fox all from California or Arizona....and Dale "Cougar" Armstrong from Tennessee.  My metalsmithing and stone setting skills are the result of lots of burring, drilling, hammering and guidance from the Baltimore Gemcutters Guild and its wonderful teachers and award winning goldsmith, Michael David Sturlin of the Revere Academy of Jewery Arts in San Francisco. This facinating expressive and creative process can never stagnate because inspiration comes from all shapes, forms, textures and colors which surround us if we only take the time to look!